2008 Woodie Awards
Motion City Soundtrack: Even If It Kills Me
By Tim Weilert
9/24/07 - Lifestyle
Two years since the release of their breakthrough album Commit This To Memory, Motion City Soundtrack are back with their new disc Even If It Kills Me. Motion City Soundtrack have developed their trademark sound of 80's style keyboards, strong vocals, and power chords into one of the most anticipated albums of 2007. Even If It Kills Me is the modern story about heartbreak, soul-searching, and falling in love again with someone described as "...the pizza of my eye."
The album starts off with a burst of energy and the catchy tunes "Fell In Love Without You" and the single "This Is For Real." Ironically, the most upbeat tracks focus on the distress caused by a serious breakup. The synth-driven ride continues through several songs, although the album does become slow and thoughtful for "The Conversation," but picks up again with "Broken Heart." Ending on a solid note, the title track "Even If It Kills Me" wraps up all the loose ends presented during the album's story, leaving the listener with an optimistic tone.
Justin Pierre, Motion City Soundtrack's lead singer and lyricist, has written songs that are easily accessible, quirky and ironic, yet at the same time remain frantic and reflect on his own personal issues. This record is a great listen for a fans of pop-punk, yet it still reaches deep enough lyrically and musically to be enjoyable for connoisseurs of indie music.
The album starts off with a burst of energy and the catchy tunes "Fell In Love Without You" and the single "This Is For Real." Ironically, the most upbeat tracks focus on the distress caused by a serious breakup. The synth-driven ride continues through several songs, although the album does become slow and thoughtful for "The Conversation," but picks up again with "Broken Heart." Ending on a solid note, the title track "Even If It Kills Me" wraps up all the loose ends presented during the album's story, leaving the listener with an optimistic tone.
Justin Pierre, Motion City Soundtrack's lead singer and lyricist, has written songs that are easily accessible, quirky and ironic, yet at the same time remain frantic and reflect on his own personal issues. This record is a great listen for a fans of pop-punk, yet it still reaches deep enough lyrically and musically to be enjoyable for connoisseurs of indie music.
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