Nine Times Blue
Falling Slowly
Reviewed By: Lexi Bissonnette
Nine Times Blue’s debut album, Falling Slowly, is a great addition to the pop world. The foursome- Kirk Waldrop, Greg King, Jeff Nelson and Jason Brewer- have a strong album that is full of upbeat tracks, pleasing vocals and guests Brett Talley and John Faye. With a great sound, it’s very easy to compare this band to the talents of Matchbox 20 and Sister Hazel.
This ten-track album is strong from title track “Falling Slowly” to “New Beginnings”. Each song has the perfect mix of drums, guitars and vocals to keep you smiling and singling along. Fans of this genre will not be disappointed. “Serena” is a fun addition to the album with a little more quirk than the others, starting right away with the lyrics and a catching guitar beat that continues throughout the song. “Silent Words” is a gem on this album. Everything was strong from the message of the song to the beautiful voice of Waldrop.
Perhaps the only thing some could find wrong with this album is the repetitious sound of many of the tracks- but not me. Bands like Goo Goo Dolls, John Mayer, Matchbox 20 and others made their career off albums with tracks that all had similar upbeat and fantastical instrumental sounds. It encompasses everything that the greats from the last generation in this genre did.
Rating: Iconic
