Name: Dying to Say This to You (Premium Download Version) by The Sounds
Brand: The Sounds
SKU: 643443709163
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

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It can be said with as much certainty that any outside observer can have that the Sounds' sophomore effort, Dying to Say This to You, has achieved all of its goals and then some. The Swedish indie rock band by all appearances set out to make a fun, high-quality pop/rock record and they did so, brilliantly. This disc has been rendered with creativity and panache, and it features hooky songwriting so compelling that it's easy to listen to the mere 35 minutes of material (divided into 11 three-minute long, radio-friendly songs) on a continuous loop. Missing Persons comparisons have abounded in reviews of the Sounds, owed mostly to their integrated use of synthesizers, and singer Maja Ivarsson's sassy delivery (not to mention her iconic look, complete with obligatory Nordic platinum blonde hair), but this doesn't really do the group justice. Keyboardist Jesper Anderberg's use of synth on the album finds the instrument's natural place in indie rock, giving it a chance to evolve rather than languish as a tool for the retro and sarcastic. The hard rocking guitar and an unapologetic rhythm section don't let up to make way for the synthesizers; they all simply exist in a cohesive arrangement. This, combined with Ivarsson's spunky voice, brings to life highly danceable tunes that come off as just a little bit punky, despite their strong on-paper adherence to pop sensibilities, which proves that attitude in delivery counts for a lot in the overall feel of a record. Moods of individual songs do vary, from the pissy vibe on "Queen of Apology" to the wry and earnest ballad "Night After Night," which manages to evoke a sense of vulnerability amid the just-out-for-a-good-time songs that surround it on the album. The tone of the disc as a whole, however, is consistent and clear, leaving no question that the Sounds have found their voice. ~ Cammila Albertson

1. Song With a Mission

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Mixing: Paul Kolderie; Production
Composer: The Sounds; Composer
Producer: Jeff Saltzman; Production

2. Queen of Apology

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: F. Rodriguez
F. Nilsson
J. Anderberg
J. Bengtsson
M.ivarsson; Composer

3. Tony the Beat

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: The Sounds; Composer

4. 24 Hours

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: The Sounds; Composer

5. Painted By Numbers

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: The Sounds
Maja Ivarsson
Fredrik Nilsson
Johan Bengtsson
Felix Rodriquez
Jesper Anderberg; Composer

6. Night After Night

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: The Sounds; Composer

7. Ego

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: The Sounds; Composer

8. Hurt You

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: The Sounds; Composer

9. Much Too Long

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: The Sounds; Composer

10. Running Out of Turbo

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: The Sounds; Composer

11. Night After Night (Bonus Track)

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: The Sounds; Composer

12. Living in America

by The Sounds

Composer: Felix Rodriguez
Johan Bengtsson
Fredrik Blond
Jesper Anderberg
Maja Ivarsson; Composer
Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Producer: Ade
Shooting Star; Production

13. Rock n Roll

by The Sounds

Primary Artist: The Sounds; Main Performer
Composer: Maja Ivarsson
Felix Rodriguez
Johan Bengtsson
Fredrik Blond
Jesper Anderberg; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 18 seconds

Explicit

Containing curse words, language, or art that is sexually, violently, or offensively oriented.

Coverart

Available and up to 1432x1432 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Indie Rock, Adult Alternative, Indie

Label

WM Sweden

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

Sweden

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Mar 20, 2006

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

643443709163

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Dying to Say This to You (Premium Download Version)

1. Song With a Mission

2. Queen of Apology

3. Tony the Beat

4. 24 Hours

5. Painted By Numbers

6. Night After Night

7. Ego

8. Hurt You

9. Much Too Long

10. Running Out of Turbo

11. Night After Night (Bonus Track)

12. Living in America

13. Rock n Roll

Technical Specifications

Dying to Say This to You (Premium Download Version)

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1. Song With a Mission

2. Queen of Apology

3. Tony the Beat

4. 24 Hours

5. Painted By Numbers

6. Night After Night

7. Ego

8. Hurt You

9. Much Too Long

10. Running Out of Turbo

11. Night After Night (Bonus Track)

12. Living in America

13. Rock n Roll

Technical Specifications