The four-piece group from Sydney, Australia under the name of 5 Seconds of Summer is back at it again for their fifth album. They soared to new heights with “5SOS5,” a 19-track album released on Sept. 23.
“5SOS5″ is a 19 track album released on Sept. 23.
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The album starts with “COMPLETE MESS” and “Easy For You To Say.” Both of these tracks provide a draw into the rest of “5SOS5.”
The draw is there because of the build-up sonically within the combination of vocals and guitars provided by frontman Luke Hemmings, drums by Ashton Irwin, bass by Calum Hood and guitar by Michael Clifford.
Though I miss the self-titled era of 5 Seconds of Summer from their 2014 debut album, these two tracks greatly excite me for what’s coming from the band.
“Me Myself & I” is an anthem about being able to overcome everything all by yourself, a message that resonates with me as a freshman in college far away from my comfort and support back home.
Certain lines constantly replay in the back of my head to get me through the day.
“I did not need your help / Now it’s just me, myself and I,” Hemmings sings.
Wowed from the beginning, the album starts with “COMPLETE MESS.”
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In the following track, “Take My Hand – Joshua Tree Version,” the repetition of a particular line provides a blanket of comfort to the listener.
“Take my hand, now and forever,” Hemmings sings.
As a long-time fan, I view it as having 5 Seconds of Summer by my side throughout life’s ups and downs.
Following is “CAROUSEL,” which is my favorite track on the record. The vocals come off in a “wave” sound, and it’s enticing to continue on into the rest of the songs.
“Older” is an all-around special track. It’s a duet between vocalist Hemmings and his wife, Sierra Deaton. The duo created a ballad in which they sing about getting older with the one they love and how they can’t do life without each other.
You understand what this track is about right off the bat with the first two lines.
“I don’t wanna get older / Without your head on my shoulder,” Hemmings sings.
The four-piece group from Sydney, Australia under the name of 5 Seconds of Summer is back at it again for their fifth record.
Photo courtesy of 5SOS / YouTube
Another shock on this record was with the track “HAZE.” The shock factor comes from Irwin, the band’s drummer, who has a verse where he is the one doing the vocals.
My first experience hearing “BLENDER” was when they played it live in Washington, D.C., on the “Take My Hand World Tour.” This was easily my most anticipated track off the record.
“You Don’t Go To Parties” provides the same Irwin vocals that fans like myself highly enjoy. The raw and deep-cutting rasp in his voice is so enjoyable.
With catchy lyrics, incredible instrumentals and flawless vocals, 5 Seconds of Summer wows listeners with “5SOS5.” The quartet hits the nail on the head for everything that makes for a perfect release. Branching off of their previous releases, 5 Seconds of Summer most certainly gave their all. So if you haven’t listened to “5SOS5” yet, do yourself a favor and check it out.
