Owl City - Maybe I'm Dreaming
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Artist: Owl CityEdition: Music CD
Audio: English (Unknown)
CD Release Date: 2009-04-21
Music Label: Republic
Soundtracks:
- On the Wing
- Rainbow Veins
- Super Honeymoon
- The Saltwater Room
- Early Birdie
- Air Traffic
- The Technicolor Phase
- Sky Diver
- Dear Vienna
- I'll Meet You There
- This Is the Future
- West Coast Friendship
Music reviews of Maybe I'm Dreaming
Music Review: Fun and carefree
Rating: 5 Stars
First, a note on the lyrics. I read a few complaints that the lyrics or nonsense and that it detracts from the music. Personally, I think that they're whimsical and fun and in some places actually clever. If you're bothered by the lyrics of bands like, say, Barenaked Ladies, then you are definitely _not_ going to like the lyrics of Owl City. That's not to say that they're similar content, but they're similarly intentionally silly.
As for comparisons with The Postal Service, they're natural enough considering that most people aren't exposed to much synth pop. I'd put this in the same genre of "synth pop light." You could say that it's electronica that's watered down enough for the masses to enjoy it. Or you could say that it's pop music with a healthy dose of bleeps and bloops thrown in. It's a line that was successfully explored by The Postal Service and Owl City is hanging out on the same boundary. It's not an unfair comparison, but don't assume that they're actually going to sound the same.
On to complaints about the auto-tune. Some songs use it, other songs don't seem to. I don't think his voice needs it at all, but it adds to the surreal sound he's producing. If you're offended by a hint of the sound of auto-tune, you may want to pass on this one. If you just hate the way some artists abuse the effect, I don't really think he's overusing it.
A little disclaimer here. I bought all three albums at the same time (and I'm loving them all - I've listened to them 4 times today). I'm confusing the three albums and can't really give a coherent review of them separately. So far, my favorites from this album are The Saltwater Room, Air Traffic, Sky Diver, and On The Wing. Yes, he talks about flying and travel a lot, but what can you expect from a band called Owl City?
Description of Maybe I'm Dreaming
Originally released in 2008, Maybe I'm Dreaming is the album released by Adam Young's Owl City project before the massive success of the hit single "Fireflies" and album Ocean Eyes. "The Technicolour Phase" from this release also features on Alice In Wonderland soundtrack.Alternative Rock CDs
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