#double dare
some of my favorite photos of Geoff :)
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Geoff sticking his hands out in various ways: a saga
UP TO YOU
from @waterparks on instagram
ALRIGHT!
he’s a natural blue :)
OTTO WOOD IN THE FLESH Y’ALL
(am i posting this because i suddenly got relevant again after not posting in months? maybe lol)
WATERPARKS IS
LOWKEY AS HELL
IT’S DOUBLE DARE’S FOURTH BIRTHDAY
happy waterparks song day here is an overly edited picture of awsten i made since i finally got a new computer and can do stuff again
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bitches be listening to waterparks instead of registering for the wwiii draft. y'all worried about the wrong war crimes.
some of y'all need to learn this :/
everybody : any tour merch ,,,?
awsten :
airplane conversations
black light
cluster
double dare
entertainment
fandom
gay
Every pop-punk connoisseur has heard of this iconic band, I’m sure, and lo and behold, they released a sophomore album only a few days ago! Did it – in my opinion – match up to its predecessor, Double Dare? You’re about to find out.
Track 1: 11:11
The 10-track album opens up with 11:11, a song that plays with mystical and mysterious sounds, beginning with distinctive synth-sounds and then it elaborates with the guitars and drums. Unfortunately, it did not live up to my expectations. I think it is sufficient; it definitely grows on you the more you listen. Also, it does the job of giving the listener a small taste of what’s to come later on the record, but it’s not particularly memorable. I did notice that the drums are remarkable so, kudos to Otto!
Song rating: 6.5/10
Track 2: Blonde
From there we move to Blonde, the first single and one of the best songs of the album. At a first listen it can be deceiving, the upbeat rhythm and lyrics like I think the blondes are done with funandI think the blondes are done we’re all too cool for fun may seem fun and shallow. Nonetheless, if you pay close attention to the words, they speak of sadness and depression, but at the same time they hint of recovery through love, so it’s both sad and happy. Musically it’s exactly what you’d expect of Waterparks, a tune! So yeah, 10/10 would recommend!
Song rating: 10/10
Track 3: Peach (Lobotomy)
I must admit, this track had me hook within the first 10 seconds, and for the most random of reasons. It reminded me of Dick & JanebySidney York, which is the theme song for the South Korean series Age of YouthorHello, My Twenties! on Netflix (if you haven’t seen it I would also recommend it ;-)).
Anyways,Peach (Lobotomy) is a very pop-inspired song about being so in love with somebody they take over all your thoughts. It does an exceptional job of conveying this feeling of obsession, and madness even. It seems to me that the guys dared to step outside the box on this one and do something a bit different to what they would usually do, which is so commendable and it definitely worked!
Song rating: 10/10
Track 4: We Need To Talk
We Need To Talk is a difficult tune to judge, in my opinion. It’s catchy, for sure, but what bug me are the lyrics. The song discusses Awsten’s doubts with a previous relationship and his revelations that had occurred whilst he was in the relationship. Loads of songs deal with this kind of issue but with this one it just sounds cliché and overused, unfortunately.
Song rating: 7.5/10
Track 5: Not Warriors
I don’t know if it’s just me who finds Not Warriors to be particularly obnoxious and annoying… it’s a more pop generated track compared to their other works. It’s sang on high-pitched voice for most of the song and, I don’t know, I don’t really like it, so let’s just move on, okay?
Song rating: 4/10
Track 6: Lucky People
Halfway through the record we get to hear Lucky People, my absolute favourite, no doubt. Where do I even start! The best way I can think of explaining this song is what the band account tweeted once: THIS IS THE MOST HAPPY JASON MRAZ ASS SONG YOU EVER SAW. ALSO THE SADDEST. YOU DECIDE, I GUESS. Fairly accurate because the song is cheerful and upbeat, but the lyrics vaguely speak of being madly in love, only to end up “sitting, wishing, waiting for your call”. Also, I find it pretty refreshing for pop-punk bands to compose songs that are different than their usual stuff, that are acoustic and melodic, like 21 Questions on their debut album, that one it’s just g e n i u s!
Song rating: 10/10
Track 7: Rare
I was about to rank it low, but I think you gotta give Rarea bit of a chance and listen to it a few times. By when it gets to the bridge and the beat drops right before the last chorus, I’m sure it will have you convinced. Still, it’s not a wow from me but also, not too shabby!
Song rating: 7.5/10
Track 8: TANTRUM
I must admit, this songhit me like a ton of bricks. I was not expecting something like it at all. TANTRUMis mainlyAwstenventing about injustices, double standards, and unoriginality in the music industry and how these have affected him. I admire the way all elements correlate together so perfectly, the title of the song, the fact it’s written on uppercase letters, the words of the song and of course, the music. Screamy and angry. Again, it’s venturing a bit away from what they usually do, much like Little Violence on their first record so, very much appreciated :-)
Song rating: 9/10
Track 9: Crybaby
Reaching the end of Entertainment, I feel like we hit a small bump on the road with the last two songs. It’s not like they’re awful but they’re definitely the ones I’m least bothered about. It seems to me that one particular defect of Crybabyis the chorus. It repeats itself for way too long, to the point it becomes monotone. I just think something more – and better – could have been with that time.
Song rating: 6/10
Track 10: Sleep Alone
I believe that Sleep Alone sounds just like every other Waterparks song which is a bit disappointing; given it doesn’t show any effort towards evolvement and growth.
Song rating: 6/10
Overall, it’s sad to admit this album was nowhere near as exceptional as Double Dare. Maybe the expectations were too big, maybe the bar was set too high, whatever the reason, the guys have failed to deliver this time, but it’s okay, they’re still baes! ♥
Album rating: 7,65/10
If you want to get into them or are interested to hear what they’re like, be sure to check out Double Dare first, and then perhaps give Entertainmenta chance, who knows, you might love it.
