The Script - Science & Faith

Track 1 - You Won't Feel A Thing 9/10
When I first heard this song, I knew that this album was going to be good. It is the perfect introduction song - not too good for the rest of the album, but definitely promises a lot. It is a classic intro track and is brilliantly written.

Track 2 - For The First Time 7/10
This song is okay. It is a good song, but the rest of the album is better in my opinion. Also, I think it is very overplayed, when a lot of their songs are much better. It is a good song, however, and the lyrics are very emotive, but it has a very unnecessary use of the 's' word which I find a bit offensive because it does not suit the genre at all.

Track 3 - Nothing 8/10
This song is quite slowly paced, which isn't usually my style, but I love this song for what it is. I can play the singing part on the flute, so I have some sort of connection to it, and it is great to sing when you are feeling sad.

Track 4 - Science & Faith 10/10
This song is such genius! It is beautiful - the lyrics, melodies, composition - everything about it is just fantastic. As soon as I heard this song, it sung to me (pardon the pun) and I have loved it ever since. Such a brilliant song to listen to, and it has never got dull - even though this album was released in 2010!

Track 5 - If You Ever Come Back 10/10
Really love this song as well. It works really well and flows nicely, as well as having great lyrics. It also showcases Danny's singing talent, which I think is overlooked in some of the other songs. As well as this, the chorus is so sweet it makes the whole song worthwhile.

Track 6 - Long Gone And Moved On 8/10
This song is good, but mainly as a filler. Again, it has an irritating use of a swear word, which is one of those unfortunate things about The Script - their musical genre does not suit swearing at all, and it comes across as a bit silly. The song is melodic and is worth listening to, but it is a bit forgettable.

Track 7 - Dead Man Walking 8/10
This is another song that really shows off Danny's singing voice. He has a lot of talent which is rarely shown in the other songs. It is quite a good song, but it isn't as good as some of the others, hence the 8/10.

Track 8 - This = Love 8/10
This song is very emotive. The lyrics are quite sad and thought provoking, and, unfortunately, it does get swept along with the rest of the album, causing it to become a bit forgettable. Worth listening to, but not one that I'd particularly remember - except for the rapping bit, which is brilliant.

Track 9 - Walk Away 6/10
I don't like this song much. It doesn't flow well for me, and I can quite easily just press the skip button. It also doesn't seem to do much throughout, even though the basic melodies are good.

Track 10 - Exit Wounds 10/10
This song is brilliant and really picks the end of the album back up. The lyrics are amazing - really emotional and meaningful. It also has a great melody and is memorable, which is important for a genre like theirs when all the songs sound quite similar.

Whole Album
This album is not my usual genre, and neither are The Script anymore, but it was a few years ago so I will always hold it in my heart. I picked it because I love the album generally, and I wanted to post about something slightly different, and I really think that this is the best of The Script's albums and want to stress that. I haven't heard their 4th one yet, and, I've got to be honest, I have been put off by their 3rd album so it is highly unlikely that I will buy it. It is a shame, because this album is so brilliant and they seem to have lost their passion for good music along the way (that sounds much more harsh than I intended - but they seem to have realised how famous and popular they are, and are enjoying that more than making music; it happens to a lot of artists). I do love this album a lot and felt that it deserved some recognition for its brilliance.

Tonight Alive - The Other Side

Track 1 - The Ocean 10/10
Love this song, it is fantastic! Great song to open the album with, and has a great tone and the lyrics are good. Really starts the album off well, and also holds its own as a fantastic song.

Track 2 - Don't Wish 9/10
This is another brilliant song! I personally don't like it as much as some of the others (hence the 9) but it is brilliant. It is one of those songs that I could listen to forever, and it is really brilliant. So catchy and fun to sing along to as well!

Track 3 - Lonely Girl 8/10
Classic Tonight Alive song, and was actually the first one of theirs that I heard! It is a good song, not as good as the others but still catchy and like-able.

Track 4 - Hell And Back 9/10
This one tones it down a bit and slows the album down, which is good as the previous songs were quite fast and fierce. Catchy, great lyrics, and a really beautiful song that I love to sing along to. Also, it fits in really well when you play the album as a whole.

Track 5 - The Other Side 10/10
Love this song so much! The lyrics are so emotive and have such a strong meaning, and the flow of the song is great. The first time I heard it, it really amazed me by its power and left me lost for words. The chorus is brilliant, shame I can't reach the notes. One of my favourite songs by them.

Track 6 - The Fire 8/10
Another powerful song, really well put together and sung. I feel like the verses are better than the chorus, but that is just a personal opinion and the song does work quite well as it is. Love the ferociousness of this song and the strong beat behind it.

Track 7 - Complexes 9/10
Great song. The chorus is just amazing, it really makes me feel uplifted, positive and a stronger person. It was incredible yelling the lyrics really loudly when I saw them live - a memory I will never forget!

Track 8 - Come Home 9/10
A great track. Melodious and calm as well as powerful and rocky. Love it! I can't find anything to say against it, but I'm not sure it is worth a 10/10.

Track 9 - Bathwater 7/10
I get that this is meant to be one of the slow and meaningful ones, but it doesn't work for me. The chorus is quite good, but the verses let it down a bit. It isn't a bad song, but does not meet the same standard as the rest of the album.

Track 10 - No Different 10/10
This is my favourite song by them! Love it so much, it has such power and motivation and is an incredible song. Love the lyrics, melodies, bass, drums - everything! Nothing that I could fault with this one.

Track 9 - Say Please 7/10
This is another one that I think is not as good as the rest of the album. It is a classic 'end of the record' track - not good enough to put nearer the start, but they wanted to add it in there. The lyrics are great, but the musical side lets it down a bit.

Track 10 - You Don't Owe Me Anything 6/10
Really dislike this song. Not sure why to be honest, but I just don't like it very much! Bit of an average end to a fantastic album.

Whole album:
I love this album, it has a great vibe and works really well when played in order. I love the majority of the songs, and listen to it on a regular basis.

Bands That I Have Seen Live So Far

In approximate order of when I saw them:

1. Jools Holland. Alone. With a piano.
This was a while ago now, but I still remember how dull it was. Okay, I get that hes a 'musical genius' or whatever - but it was a bit boring for me as an 8-11 year old.

2. Status Quo
Yeah, this wasn't really my thing in my younger years. As I am in no way a die hard fan, I wasn't really that into it.

3. Keane
This was really good actually. As a family we always played their albums, so to finally see them live was fantastic. We went to stay at our friend's house afterwards, which was a short walk away, so it was very convenient and there were no travelling issues. Great music and a generally great night.

4. The Wanted
Cringe, right? They were quite good, but due to the size of the venue it was tricky to see a lot. But still good for that sort of show.

5. Lawson
This was the first time that I saw them, and they weren't very famous at all at this point. Therefore it was a really cute and intimate venue, which in my opinion are always the best, and a really fun night. We also met the support act, and even though no-one would have heard of them at all it was still special.

6. Muse
This was one of those awesome moments that only appears in films - my sister and I got home one day to an answer phone message from a friend of ours, saying that they had some spare tickets for Muse that evening as their friends couldn't make it. Of course we leaped at the chance, and it was amazing! Great light show as well as the music, and as I mention in my review of Black Holes & Revelations, I got a bit emotional when they played Starlight. Loved it!

7. The Script
They were good, and the musical side was fantastic, but I was still a bit disappointed to be honest. The view was good but we were a way away from the stage, so it had that feel of watching a band on TV instead of seeing them live. However, they played all my favourite songs by them and it was nice to see what they are like live.

8. Lawson (again)
This was the second time I saw Lawson, and they were great. As they were more well known, it was not as intimate, but we managed to catch one of their plectrums at the end, which made the evening even more incredible.

9. All Time Low
ATL were amazing! It was an interesting evening though, because I was about 3 rows from the front and had to be hauled out by one of those muscly security guys because I am quite short and I overheated! It was good though - I ended up walking to the back and watching from there (which ironically had a better view). Loved the whole set - really good night!

10. The 1975
I was pleasantly surprised when I saw The 1975. I wasn't sure what to expect, and I don't know any of the songs, but it was fantastic! Had a good atmosphere and was a generally good evening.

11. Tonight Alive
This is the most recent band that I have seen live, and I have to be honest, it is the best gig that I have ever been to. Good, intimate venue, brilliant music from Tonight Alive, and a really great night. Knew most of the songs, and didn't have to be hauled from the crowd, so a bonus all round!

Muse - Black Holes & Revelations

Track 1 - Take A Bow 7/10

This is an okay track: it does showcase some of Muse's talent and it is a nice opener to the album. Not particularly one of my favourites as it is not very upbeat, but a good song nonetheless.

Track 2 - Starlight 10/10

Love this song, it is a classic and when I saw Muse live I cried because it was so beautifully done. This song is the highlight of Muse at their best and it will always symbolize them for me (not like their new stuff which is a bit different).

Track 3 - Supermassive Black Hole 10/10

Another classic Muse song! This track is brilliant - it has a great vibe which always reminds me of Muse and the melodies are fantastic. One of those songs that you can sing anywhere and it is guaranteed that someone will join in with you!

Track 4 - Map of the Problematique 9/10

Another good song, not quite as memorable as the previous two, but still a solid track. Brilliant lyrics and the song generally flows really well: one of those songs that I initially overlooked and now pay a lot more attention to.

Track 5 - Soldier's Poem 5/10

Dreary as hell. Not great as a song: I actually have never listened to it past the first 10 seconds before today, so if I'm missing something major then please let me know. Waste of time and hearing to listen to this, bit disappointed if I'm honest.

Track 6 - Invincible 8/10

Quite a good song, melodious and distinctive. It is 5 minutes long, and you can tell - not in a bad way, but it does seem to go on for a long time! Having said that it does build up very well and has a nice structure.

Track 7 - Assassin 7/10

Pretty average song. Not my style at all, but the singing isn't too bad. What puts me off is the music at the beginning - the lyrics and singing itself is quite good, but the introduction lets it down. I like the chorus, when you get there - it is tuneful and good to listen to.

Track 8 - Exo-Politics 9/10

This was my younger sister's favourite Muse song for ages! Therefore, I have learnt to like it myself, and find it definitely listenable. The chorus is strong and powerful, and it makes it a brilliant song altogether - my favourite bit is the 'waiting patiently' section because it is beautiful and sounds great.

Track 9 - City of Delusion 10/10

Classic Muse track! Love the sort of Spanish vibe that it has with the guitar, and the lyrics are very emotive. The chorus is strong and catchy.

Track 10 - Hoodoo 5/10

Got to admit, never listened to this one past the first 5 seconds. Well, maybe once. And it wasn't great.

Track 11 - Knights of Cydonia 10/10

LOVE LOVE LOVE! One of my favourite Muse songs ever! Cannot believe it is 6 minutes long - just saw the number on my iPod and I'm shocked! It definitely doesn't seem that long a song; it by no means drags or repeats itself. I love the horse noises at the start, and how it builds up throughout to be a brilliant song. Great music, lyrics, and general overall track.

Whole album:

2006? Wow! It is older than I thought it was - remember when my dad bought this and brought it home, and it doesn't seem like that long ago! NO ONES GONNA TAKE ME ALIVE - sorry, listening to Knights of Cydonia (love it). The whole album is just brilliant, and really nostalgic as it was 8 WHOLE YEARS AGO can you believe it?!

Fall Out Boy - Infinity On High

Track 1 - Thriller 8/10
This song is one of those songs that you can tell is the first song of an album. It has that 'first song' vibe, if you know what I mean. That isn't necessarily a bad thing - I just feel that throughout the song it is building up to something else (the rest of the album). A good song, however.

Track 2 - The Take Over, The Breaks Over 9/10
Really like this song, it has a great vibe and beat. Once you have decoded Patrick Stump's vocals it's even better! (Is it only me who finds the lyrics hard at times?!) Really fab track.

Track 3 - This Ain't A Scene, It's An Arms Race 8/10
Great song, apart from the beginning of the chorus. The whole 'This ain't a scene, it's a goddamn arms race' part of it isn't that great. However, that having been said, the rest is amazing! Love the 'so intricate (do do do do doo)' bit.

Track 4 - I'm Like A Lawyer With The Way I'm Always Trying To Get You Off (Me & You) 7/10
This songs okay, I always forget what it is called because the title pays no resemblance to the rest of the song (classic FOB) (apart from the (Me & You) bit). Quite catchy, and not a bad song in general.

Track 5 - Hum Hallelujah 9/10
This song is good, it is catchy and well written. It is one of the first songs that I liked from the album, and I have remained liking it since! Love the chorus, the lyrics are great - truly good song!

Track 6 - Golden 10/10
Love this song, even though it is short. It has a lot of beauty, even though it clearly is not meant to be one of the main songs of the album. I really love it, it has a lot of great singing and melodies, and I could sing it to death! The lyrics are so emotive and hauntingly sung as well.

Track 7 - Thnks fr th Mmrs 10/10
Of course, this song is brilliant. I loved this song when it was first released, and I still love it. A lot. Funny thing is is that I now understand the lyrics that my previous innocent self didn't! Classic FOB track.

Track 8 - Don't You Know Who I Think I Am? 7/10
This song is okay. Pretty average to be honest, but I can tolerate it. The chorus is quite good, it works well, and it goes well into and from the verses.

Track 9 - The (After) Life Of The Party 6/10
Don't like this song much. It is a bit dull and lost in the rest of the album as it doesn't stand out for any reason. The other songs are a lot more memorable and catchy, as well as sounding well put together rather than an afterthought.

Track 10 - The Carpal Tunnel Of Love 8/10
This song is okay, I think it sounds a lot like the other songs, but that doesn't mean that it can't be good! Yet again, as reminded by the chorus, I am impressed by Stump's vocals and his musical range. He's brilliant!

Track 11 - Bang The Doldrums 10/10
Love this song so much. So so catchy, really great vibe and tune throughout.

Track 12 - Fame < Infamy 8/10
Like this song actually; it has a good musical sound and good lyrics. Not one of my ultimate favourites but I like it nonetheless. The chorus isn't as good as the verses, but it does work well as a track as a whole.

Track 13 - You're Crashing, But You're No Wave 10/10
Love this song, it is amazing! The lyrics are great, the way it is sung is lovely - plus the song works really well. Can listen to this for a while to come I think!

Track 14 - I've Got All This Ringing In My Ears And None On My Fingers 8/10
This song is good, but the chorus is a bit high! Tricky for me to sing along to in the shower. Not their best, but still a good song.

Track 15 - G.I.N.A.S.F.S 9/10
A good song - good melody and flow. Like the verses and the chorus, and I like singing this very loudly in the car!

Whole album:
This album is one of those ones that there are a few songs I really love, but I am not sure about the album as a whole. It isn't one of my favourite albums ever, but I really like FOB and some of their songs - especially from From Under The Cork Tree, which I will review soon.

Pendulum - Immersion

This album has a great dancy vibe and brilliant songs.

Track 1 - Genesis 8/10
One of those 1 minute long songs - it is good but obviously not great as an actual song because it is over really quickly. However, the album does flow well when it is played completely in order, and this is an excellent run up to Track 2 (Salt in the Wounds).

Track 2 - Salt In The Wounds 7/10
It is a good dance anthem, but I feel that it would be better with lyrics. It has no voice at all (for all 6 minutes 40 seconds of it) which is a downside because there is nothing to sing along to. The musical side is good but it is very long.

Track 3 - Watercolour 9/10
Love this song! It has a great build up throughout and a great vocal as well. One of my permanent favourites from when I first got this album.

Track 4 - Set Me On Fire 6/10
Not a big fan of the vocals in this one: the music is generally tolerable but there is room for improvement.

Track 5 - Crush 10/10
One of my favourite Pendulum songs ever! Love this song, it has a great musical story and the vocals are fab. Can listen to this for hours on end I think (never tried that though haha).

Track 6 - Under The Waves 6/10
Haven't listened to this song that much because I don't think that it is particularly worth listening to. It isn't one of their best, but it does have some good parts.

Track 7 - Immunize 8/10
Again, another song that I haven't really listened to much. I like the vocals, and the music has a strong riff and rhythm. As Pendulum songs go, this is one of their better ones.

Track 8 - The Island Part I (Dawn) 9/10
Love this song, it has a great build up, especially into Part II. One of the first songs that I liked from this album, so it has some nostalgia carried with it and does remind me of long car journeys with the family.

Track 9 - The Island Part II (Dusk) 6/10
Such a let down compared to Part I. My sister prefers this one, but personally Part I was excellent by itself and this just carried it on too long and took the song down a dark turn.

Track 10 - Comprachios 7/10
This song is okay; not the best of Pendulum, but a good track. I like the bit from 'Throw it away....' because the melody works really well.

Track 11 - The Vulture 8/10
A great song to dance around crazily to! My sister and I tend to leap around the music room fairly manically when this comes on. Not great otherwise, but a good anthem nonetheless.

Track 12 - Witchcraft 10/10
A beautiful, BEAUTIFUL song. Love it a lot. One of my all time faves by Pendy. Really great vocals, music, build up, middle eight - everything!

Track 13 - Self Vs Self 9/10
One of your more rocky tracks. Really great introduction, can't believe that I haven't listened to it more! I think I'll be adding that to the 'Supreme Favourites' playlist on my iPod! The screamo isn't for the faint hearted, but if you are a fan of that sort of music then this is the perfect song for you.

Track 14 - The Fountain 10/10
I love how this song is featuring Steven Wilson, because I knew about him from Blackfield and Porcupine Tree (two of his bands) and when I finally pieced two and two together it made me fangirl tremendously! Therefore it has great vocals and is generally a brilliant song.

Track 15 - Encoder 10/10
This song is 5 minutes 20 seconds long, but it is worth every second. Love it. It has an amazing build up, middle, end - the whole thing! Lots of great lyrics to sing along to as well.

Whole album;
Love this album, it is really one of those all time favourites that I will listen to for years to come. Really excited because Pendulum are meant to be releasing a new album soon - so fingers crossed!

We Are The In Crowd - Weird Kids

This album was a completely spontaneous buy a while ago when it had just been released, but I love it. It has a lovely combination of songs which is great for background music/singing around the room music/car music/karaoke in your bedroom music... There is a song for everyone: for example, my mum really likes 'Manners' and my sister and I relate over 'Don't You Worry'.

Track 1 - Long Live The Kids 6/10
Not a great opening track, not gonna lie. It really doesn't set the rest of the album up very well, and I am a little disappointed. I usually love the first song of an album because it leads onto the other songs and provides a basis for what the album is going to be like. However, having said that, it is an okay song and there is no fault with the lyrics or general vibe.

Track 2 - The Best Thing (That Never Happened) 9/10
Love this song, it has a fierce, angry vibe that is really uplifting and energizing. The only downside is that a couple of bad words/swear words are used, which means that it isn't particularly sociable to play in the car or in public, and my mum doesn't particularly like the message of the song. However I love it and think that it's fab!

Track 3 - Manners 10/10
This song is beautiful. I love the way that the male and female voices compliment each other throughout, and it has a great sound. One of my favourite songs by them ever.

Track 4 - Come Back Home 10/10
Again, I love the male/female contrast. Really spectacular song to belt at the top of my lungs. Not their most upbeat of songs but there is a time and a place for this sort of song as well as their others. Great harmonies as well!

Track 5 - Attention 9/10
Yet again, I like the male/female aspects of this song. It works really well and the only thing that I would criticize is that it isn't as good as the other songs in my opinion. But still a strong 9/10 and one of the best songs by them.

Track 6 - Dreaming Out Loud 9/10
I know its a bit predictable, but guess what? I like the male and female harmonies! (Surprise surprise). Nice, fierce song with a powerful chorus and great to sing along to: not much I can fault to be honest.

Track 7 - Remember (To Forget You) 9/10
Great male/female aspects. As with all of their songs. Not quite as memorable as their other songs but it is still a great track and the middle eight is just fab.

Track 8 - Don't You Worry 7/10
Pretty average song. The only reason that I tolerate it is because it goes 'Don't you worry about a thing, my sister', so my sister and I sing it together in the car because it is 'Our Song'. Otherwise I wouldn't bother because it is shouty, dull and not their best, with a lack of male vocals. The middle eight is quite good, but it is quite high and too powerful for me to attempt myself! Also, the way the chorus is brought back afterwards is beautiful.

Track 9 - Windows In Heaven 8/10
I really loved this song when I first heard it, but to be honest I'm a bit bored of it now. It is slow and calm, which is fine in some occasions (hence the 8/10) but a bit dull in others. When I want to listen to WATIC or any other bands like them, I don't particularly want to listen to that style of song. It does build up really well after the middle eight and towards the end.

Track 10 - Reflections 6/10
A bit of a poor end to a fantastic album in my opinion. The song lacks substance (even though it does have the male/female-ness that I love so much) and I usually skip to a different album when this song comes up.

Whole album:
This is a good album, as I said before, and is good for many purposes. Each song is unique so it doesn't have that same-y thing that some albums have, and I am really pleased that I took a gamble that day in HMV and bought it.