Jack’s Mannequin’s Andrew McMahon Shines In Everything In Transit
Personally, only a few musical artists can get away with cursing and obscenities in their songs. Though there are a lot of singers who include such words who are mostly censored by conservative people, there are bands like Blink 182 who can get away with it. 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.
Miss Delaney is a song that has lyrics that clearly paints an image in your mind. Yo can also hear a very nice sound in the song. It can even make you get up on your feet and dance. Rescued is another beautiful song. It’s calming effect can help put you to sleep. This also showcases Andrew’s talent in playing the piano.
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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