{"id":126,"date":"2016-03-18T11:44:58","date_gmt":"2016-03-18T18:44:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/highdesertmg.wpengine.com\/505-reasons-to-believe-the-hype\/2016\/03\/18\/good-grief-lucius-what-an-album\/"},"modified":"2016-03-18T11:44:58","modified_gmt":"2016-03-18T18:44:58","slug":"good-grief-lucius-what-an-album","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/blogs.highdesert.com\/505-reasons-to-believe-the-hype\/2016\/03\/18\/good-grief-lucius-what-an-album\/","title":{"rendered":"Good Grief Lucius \u2014 What an album"},"content":{"rendered":"

By pcsanchez7505<\/a><\/span> <\/p>\n

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Not since Charlie Brown have the words \u201cgood grief\u201d been so cool.<\/p>\n

Honest, edgy and always catchy, Lucius, the indie pop band from New York, let loose a whirlwind of emotions in their new album, \u201cGood Grief,\u201d released March 11.<\/p>\n

Without lack of candor, \u201cGood Grief\u201d settles into your soul like rain falling from the sky, and when it rains, it pours.<\/p>\n

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There’s no avoiding the storm or that little tingle down your spine as you listen to the powerful vocals of Jess Wolf and Holly Laessig. Matched with lyrics that leave you wanting more, the album takes a little piece of your heart, yet leaves you feeling profoundly full.<\/p>\n

\u201cGood Grief\u201d opens up slowly, building momentum in \u201cMadness.\u201d The song creates a clear and clever dialogue, delving deep into our ever shifting psyche.<\/p>\n

\u201cI had a dream where you were standing there with a gun up to my head\/ You were asking how it felt.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bam \u2026 the gun goes off with a slew of words and instrumentals. Lucius goes for the kill, and cocks the hammer yet again to build tension. It’s still building, but we’ve been hit, and hit good.<\/p>\n

After the slow and bitter-sweet journey of \u201cMadness,\u201d we slide into \u201cSomething About You,\u201d an upbeat song that nicely contrasts the complexity of the first track. There’s nothing complicated about this tune, and it’s easy to understand \u2013 we’ve all had the all-consuming feeling of falling for someone.<\/p>\n

Lucius keeps us on our toes though, and throws us back into chaos with the next string of songs full of heartache, confusion and questions. But, nearly halfway through the album, we’re given a sweet little treat with \u201cAlmost Makes Me Wish For Rain.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAlmost Makes Me Wish for Rain\u201d starts off with soft vocals and melodic instrumentals. It quickly transforms into something that would give any 80s pop hit a run for its money. Easily one of the best songs on the album, \u201cAlmost Makes Me Wish for Rain\u201d packs quite a punch with a melody that makes you want to move and lyrics that remind you even the best of us have bad days.<\/p>\n

A few songs down the road, you’ll find \u201cBorn Again Teen,\u201d the catchiest song on the album. While other songs build, knowing just when to fall and rise, \u201cBorn Again Teen\u201d is a full force frenzy executed with the best control. The chorus is infections, drums are thumping and lyrics ever so enjoyable. The song comes together and falls apart in your hands, leaving nothing but the urge to dance.<\/p>\n

In the end, \u201cGood Grief\u201d leaves us on a slower, somber note. \u201cDusty Trails\u201d reveals the pangs of life and the confusion that follows. Sometimes we lose our way, feel lonely or lost. Even when others say we’ll be OK, it can be hard to believe we’ll feel anything other than an aching in our souls.<\/p>\n

\u201cI’m halfway to misery\/Some say when you go halfway there’s still plenty of time to return\/Oh am I halfway to heaven\/Some may say when you go halfway, you only have halfway to go.\u201d<\/p>\n

The lyrics in \u201cDusty Trails\u201d sink right into our primal instincts to shake even the most level-headed individual. It asks the question we all want the answer to \u2014 \u201cWill I be OK?\u201d<\/p>\n

There’s not much else to say other than \u201cGood Grief\u201d is one hell of an album. Lucius keeps their hand on the trigger through every minute, building tension to give us sweet release. Each song interacts with each other in a cohesive way, and the timing, melodies and vocals intertwine to create something more significant than just an arrangement of tracks.<\/p>\n

You know an album is good when it can expand on a deeper level and make us feel more monumental than we probably are. \u201cGood Grief\u201d does just that. It’s an experience, a winding road, sometimes paved and sometimes not. Those willing to take the journey will find themselves better for it. I know I did.<\/p>\n

Essential tracks: \u201cMadness\u201d \u201cAlmost Makes Me Wish for Rain\u201d \u201cBorn Again Teen\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can buy and listen to more of Lucius’ music here.<\/a><\/p>\n

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