Felt by The Chain Gang of 1974

Welcome back to the blog! Today’s review is of the album Felt by The Chain Gang of 1974.

Slow: The album begins with a song about trying to move past a horrible breakup, but is moving slow due to reminiscing on the past. In a genius display of showing his anger, the first verse is repeated after the first chorus in a louder and more expressive manner. This minor detail adds to what is already a great song!

Wallflowers: A love song detailing dreams of a blossoming romance. The production of the song exemplifies its dreamlike sound, while pairing it with guitars that surprisingly work well in the song without becoming too distracting.

I Still Wonder: A song about a relationship that fizzles and causes the two to break apart, which leads to the curiosity about what it may have become if they remained together.

Forget: A duet featuring guest vocalist Alisa Xayalith of The Naked and Famous. She and Chain Gang’s lead singer Kamtin Mohager have amazing chemistry on the song which helps create a highly genuine sounding love connection.

Looking for Love: The story of this song is about a man who tries to ask his love interest out, until he then gets rejected by her. This scenario is relatable, and its emotional core is sure to resonate with many people.

It Needs You: A song to an ex-lover, asking many questions about how she feels now that the two have broken up. The instrumental is slow, but memorable by using a multitude of instruments that blend in a way that make the song pleasant to listen to.

Bliss: A song about reflecting on a previous relationship and waiting for a similar sensation of bliss. The song’s instrumentation is another strength, with extraordinary guitar riffs that help the song truly stand out.

Human: This fast-paced song contains underlying deep and thought-provoking lyrics about life flashing before one’s eyes during a car accident. Not only is this song my favorite on the album, but it is also one of my favorite songs of all time.

Temptation: A song about a couple who can’t fight the temptation of their love and desire. Despite the admittedly cliché subject matter, the production composed of drum beats, guitar, and even a synth line saves the song from being completely hampered. The smooth transition from the previous song is also a plus.

The whole album is heavily influenced by 80’s New Wave, so it is a definite must-listen for anyone who enjoys the genre. For its amazing songs, the album receives a perfect score of 10/10!