Alternative music lovers can look forward to new music by The Maine, a five-man rock band that hails from Arizona. The dudes put out their 12-song album June 4 titled “Forever Halloween.”
One of the best things about The Maine members is their ability to perform so well together. In their six years as a group, they have released four studio albums and a few EPs and have embarked on tours around the world. People everywhere enjoy them, and I must say this new album has some noteworthy songs.
The first on the album, “Take What You Can Carry,” has an awesome intro. It’s the kind of song that could open a show and probably the best on the album next to one of the singles, “Happy.” The record has some great songs to jam to, but it incorporates slower ones as well, like, “These Four Words” and “Birthday in Los Angeles.”
You never know what you’ll get with The Maine. When the band began, it was putting out mostly upbeat, poppy songs. As the group continues to make music, it has moved toward the alternative rock category.
True fans of the band will really be able to appreciate “Forever Halloween,” as it marks progress and maturity for the guys. It is different from anything they have put out in the past. Even new listeners will be impressed by the album’s variety.
Overall, the band has really switched things up with this album and put a work of art into the music world that shows growth. John O’Callaghan’s voice sounds better than ever, the instrumental sections of the tracks are pleasing and lyrics are well written. I give it an A. Buy the album on iTunes and check out tour dates at www.wearethemaine.net.
