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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Andrew McMahon Shines in Jack's Mannequin Album

By Steven Stevenson

I can only think of very few musical artists who can get away with cursing in their songs. Most of those who were hear cuss in their lyrics mostly get the ire of a lot of people. That is why hip-hop stars are at risk of being shunned by conservative music fans. However bands like Blink 182 have included obscenities in their song lyrics and yet managed to dodge judgmental stares and comments. Another one is Jack's Mannequin.

I must admit I only got interested in the band because of Andrew McMahon who was previously from Something Corporate. His amazing talent with the piano is what appealed best to me. And I can say that there are a lot of people who also appreciate this thing about him. He works magic with his fingers. Once he sits down at the piano and get those fingers working, you better get ready because you will be taken to music nirvana.

When you listen to his songs, you will realize that Andrew has a gift of words. He writes so well he can make a song memorable with its verses. With words, he can vividly paint a picture in your mind. He can also use it to divert the attention off some not-so-pleasant words to the more appropriate things. This is why he can get away with some obscene language in his songs.

The track Bruised tells a story of a boy who can't seem to leave somebody behind. With Andrew's words, one can see and hear the story well. He combines metaphor and simple language to make a strong impact with his audience.

I'm Ready is a song that is meant to help you get over a break up fast. It has a great lyric that will inspire you to do something good for yourself. It also has a great sound to it, something that will definitely appeal to the listener. Plus, the song has one unforgettable line: My life has become a boring pop song and everyone is singing along?

You will notice that the album is loaded with great tone and melody. You will see how the people behind it took pains to properly compose and arrange everything in the song. The sound is also infectious. Tracks like La La Lie will get you humming without you knowing it. There is superb piano arrangement in Dark Blue. This track showcased Andrew's talent. You will admire and listen in awe.

Other tracks like Miss Delaney has lyrics that clearly paints an image in your mind. It also has a very good sound to it, which can make you get up on your feet and dance. Rescued, another beautiful song, is very calming, something you can even use to put you to sleep. In this track, Andrew's flair for playing the piano is clearly evident.

When you take it as a whole, you can't really see anything wrong with Jack's Mannequin's Everything in Transit. It is well-written and composed. It is infectious and has a great quality to it.

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