Neon Trees: Habits [music recording]
Nashville, TN : Mercury, p20101 sound disc : digital ; 4 3/4 in
Music #: B0013972-02 Mercury
Performers: Tyler Glenn, vocals, keyboards ; Chris Allen, guitar ; Branden Campbell, bass ; Elaine Bradley, vocals, drums
Contents: Sins of my youth, Love and affection, Animal, Your surrender, 1983, Girls and boys in school, In the next room, Our war
Plot Summary:
Neon Tree's most popular song on this CD is named "Animal" and it's lyrics define letting go of your inhibitions in life and going for what one wants. Tim Pagnotta is the singer of the band, the guitarist, and the producer of this album that chronicles the voice of youth through songs about love, being yourself, making friends, and living the life that you want. "Sins of my Youth" and "1983" are powerful songs about maturing and going through adolescence to become strong individuals. The album is a light combination of punk music and dance pop music sue to its catchy lyrics, raspy voiced front man and the angst in the lyrics about love, life, and becoming the person that you were meant to be.
Critical Evaluation:
I don't see a large amount of substance in this CD about issues that are important. The CD focuses on the lighter things in life- meeting people, making friends adolescent angst, being with a girl. I think that it is good that there is a lack of profanity and overt sexuality, and that this is ideal for a younger audience.
Reader's Annotation:
Neon Trees album Habit is all about having fun in life, dancing and lyrics that will stick with you for days on end.
Websites to Look Into:
http://www.fameisdead.com/Default.aspx#!all
Awards:
Billboard Music Award, 2011: Top Alternative Band
Other CDs by this artist:
"Start a Fire"
"Picture Show"
Booktalking Ideas:
This band in originally from southern California
The band "The Killers" brought them on tour with them & that is how they became famous
Play their most popular song "Animal" for the crowd
Genre:
Alternative Rock
Interest Age:
14+
Challenge Issues:
They appear to be a punk band that could have a "bad" influence. I would combat this with the fact that their songs do not contain profanity and that they are all actually members of the Church for Latter Day Saints. their music is not solely about relationships or women either, it is about life.
Why this CD?
It is popular right now, it is fun and the lyrics would pertain to a large YA audience.
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