Tokyo Police Club released their fourth album, Forcefield, this Monday. It's nice to here something that's a bit more guitar driven for a change.
What should I expect?
Expect big, bright things. Tokyo Police Club are like the bright parts of Arctic Monkeys, OK Go, and Weezer smelted into one. They have managed tweaked their sound over the years, while retaining a nice dollop of indie.
How does it sound?
Forcefield has some really strong melodies, and some beautiful riffs. The album is very crisp, and filled with a lot of life, never stopping for rest.
Although the album is quite short at 34 minutes long, it doesn't really have any filler songs. The album flows from one song into the next, especially the 9 minute epic opener, 'Argentina'.
The album has a great sense of urgency, and instantly takes you back to the mid 2000s indie scene. It's a great bit of throwback, while still sounding modern and crisp.
Best songs:
- 'Miserable' and 'Argentina'
'Miserable' is definitely the best song on the album; it's punchy, and sums up what Forcefield is all about. The lyrics on 'Argentina' are great however, and the build-up at the end of Part I is truly special.
Worst songs:
- 'Toy Guns' and 'Beaches'
These two songs are not that bad, however they do seem to lose a little bit of the momentum that TPC bring at the beginning of the album.
Overall: 7/10
Forcefield is a great album, however I can't give it anything higher than a 7 because it really doesn't bring anything new to the table; it's a lovely bit of nostalgia, a lovely few nuances, but it isn't that ground breaking.
Saying that, it is executed very well, and if I was going on pure quality and enjoyability, I'd easily give it an 8.
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