This album is everything I didn’t know my life needed!
I mean, I went and got my first tattoo with lyrics from one of the songs on this album so that says a lot. It’s easily become one of my favorite pop punk albums of the newer generation and I cannot wait for more from these guys.
Overexposed encompasses so much you can relate to; from love to finding a place of contentment, old and new perceptions, and a kick-ass collaboration with lead singer Derek DisCanio from State Champs. The order of songs is also perfect! It has a strong start and a finish that reminds me of the way Blink-182 finished their self-titled album with, “Lost Without You,” a beautifully written track that lingers instrumentally with just enough grit. It’s one of those albums you can easily listen to from start to finish.
Overexposed starts with my personal favorite track, “A New Way Home.” It’s everything you want from a lead-off hitter, especially since it’s applicable to a common life theme you can relate to. It has to do with finding your way when you may be feeling lost or uncertain, and to remember life still has good things to offer amidst any darkness. The song has two verses that boost my mood every single time. First, the chorus:
This is the heart of every word
(I’m singing, you’re hearing)
This is the soul of every line
(And you’ll find)
The grass is always greener on the other side
And I’m looking out the window trying to find
A splash of color in this grayscale life
That last line is what I now officially have inked on my body forever. It speaks to me so much and always reminds me to find the glimpses of color when I’m lost in what can feel like a mediocre life at times. These guys nail the build-ups and vocals and putting this song first sets the tone for the rest of the record.
The second verse that is on a need-to-mention basis comes right before the chorus is sung for the second time:
And I felt the weather change for the better
The kind of cold you fall in love to
And we could fall in love, too
Ugh, everything about this part makes me feel so much! They paint this picture perfectly with lyrics and a subtle break in sound to build it right back up. It is incredibly poetic to say the least and Zech, the lead singer, delivers it so well!
The track, “Distant,” is another favorite of mine. After the chorus is sung the second time, this part describes a thought process that I believe most of us have had as human beings, navigating our way in and out of relationships:
Maybe it’s all true
I’ll never find somebody like you
Or maybe I should really be aloneMaybe it’s all true
I never wanted someone like you
It’s finally time you make your way back home
I mean… come on. We’ve all been there. You’re with someone that you thought was everything, then you split for what could be a variety of reasons. You go through this whole whirlwind of thoughts see-sawing their way through your brain – “I’m never going to find another person, I’ll be alone forever. This person was everything to me,” which gradually transfers to a new, fierce mindset after you’ve been on your own for awhile and realize you are capable of living a life without that person. The mindset of, “Maybe I never even wanted to be with someone like you in the first place,” and that is so f***ing powerful.
Yes, guys! We’ve been there time and time again. This is a breakup song that we all know too well – we feel stuck, lost, pour our heart out wishing he or she would have stayed, and then hit ’em with the, “I don’t need you anymore,” line. I’d insert two middle fingers here if I could because that’s the gesture I want to make during the end of this verse.
So I’m obviously pumped about this album and listen to at least a handful of their songs everyday. The band recently put out their newest single, “Disconnected,” that will be on their next album they’ve been working on and I cannot wait for it!!!! This song is also a major hit with the very relatable opening line, “I feel so disconnected from everybody but myself.” What gold! They obviously know what’s up and I am trusting they’ll make magic once again with their new set of tracks.
Please check this album out ASAP! Overexposed is available on all music platforms. Find it here, listen, and fall in love!
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