June 25, 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.

When you listen to Bruised, you will hear the story of a boy who finds it hard to leave somebody behind. With the help of Andrew's writing ability, you will be able to vividly picture the image in your mind. Combined with metaphors and other languages, he is able to make you understand what he has to say.

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?

When you listen to it as a whole, you will notice that the album is heavy with good melodies and beats. Songs, either slow- or fast-paced all have that distinct impression on listeners. The songs are also infectious. Songs like La La Lie will get you humming without you knowing it. Dark Blue shows just how good Andrew is at the piano. Combined with simple and relatable lyrics, the piano arrangement effortlessly makes this single amazingly great.

Other tracks in the album like Miss Delaney has lyrics that clearly paints an image in your mind. Such songs will put a stamp in your mind because not only was it well-written, it also has a very good sound to it. It can even get you up and dancing. Rescued, is another beautiful song but unlike Miss Delaney, this 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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