Secret Colours
Positive Distractions
Reviewed by: Rebecca Robinson
Positive Distractions, the latest album by Secret Colours, is an odyssey of haunting lyrics and strong instrumentation. This album flaunts the versatility of the band’s sound, ranging across melodies reminiscent of the 1999 albums of Vertical Horizon, Smash Mouth, and Savage Garden to the clear influence of the British MOD scene. Although the compilations of Part I and Part II of the album contain unique pieces with distinct themes, there is little disconnect between the parts and it is clear that the same band developed the entire album.
While the lyrics in a few of the songs are overwhelmed by the instrumentation, the majority of the album features a beautiful blending of lyrics and music to drive each song. Many of the songs feature a gradual build in the complexity of the melodies that culminate in a brief instrument solo in the middle of the song that feels completely natural for the listener. The lyrics are simple, but imply a depth that draws the listener in and creates the need to hear the songs again and again.
With its fun and up beat tempos, Positive Distractions would be the perfect soundtrack album for an independent film, but the polished sound prevents this band from being type cast as appealing to only one type of audience.
Rating: Bad-Ass
