Filled with bubbling electronics and light, G-rated club anthems, Ocean Eyes sets its sights on the MySpace generation, targeting the younger siblings of those who bought the Postal Service's Give Up six years earlier. This is computerized pop music, replete with programmed drum loops, digital symphonies, and all the amenities of modern recording software. Only Adam Young's vocals carry a hint of human presence, and his fanciful lyrics -- which turn even the most mundane content (see "Dental Care," a good ol' fashioned ode to oral hygiene) into whimsy -- serve to strengthen the album's escapist appeal. Such syrupy sweetness builds to a feverish pitch throughout the album's 12 tracks, peaking during the viral sensation "Hello Seattle" and its sonic cousin, "On the Wing." Those who don't have a sweet tooth should stay away, but Ocean Eyes will serve as a tasty dessert for those who can stomach it. ~ Andrew Leahey
Rovi
ミネソタを拠点に活動する草食系男子、アダム・ヤングが昨年自主でリリースした初作のロング・ヒットをバネに、メジャーと契約して2作目を発表です。軽やかにクラップしてみても、4つ打ちでトランシーにキメてみても、どうしたって内気なムードは拭えず……そのあたりにポスタル・サーヴィス〜スヴォイ好きは心を揺さぶられてしまうことでしょう。ヴォコーダー加工された女子声とのデュエットも萌えますな。
bounce (C)山西絵美
タワーレコード(vol.314(2009年09月25日発行号)掲載)