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Who doesn't love McFly? They know who they are and they stick to what they do best - rocking pop with catchy choruses and perfect-for-air-guitar riffs. Radio: ACTIVE is no different - despite being the first album the boys have released independently. Yes, Harry, Tom, Dougie and Danny have released their fourth studio album on their own Super Records, after having given away an abridged version with The Mail On Sunday back in July. A grown-up move from a newly mature band whose music and lyrics have definitely stepped up a gear, but who manage to retain their dependable pop rock sound that is still just as infectious and smile-inducing as it ever was.
Single, Lies, was a good choice for a first release - it's definitely McFly but there's a touch of Justin Timberlake in there which adds something slightly edgier and grimier and hints at what's to come on the rest of the record that singer/guitarist Tom refers to as their ''definitive album''. You certainly get the sense that they are exploring different paths and influences - the tracks jump from emo ballad, POV, to One For The Radio, which sounds like it could have come straight from High School Musical, to the Blink 182-esque, Going Through The Motions (lyrical highlight: ''because loving you feels like a kick in the balls'' - genius). There are even hints of The Darkness during the falsetto moments of Do Ya, which also manages to sound like it's come straight out of the 60s. You get the feeling that the quiffed quartet had a great time making this record - finally free from the shackles of a record label and able to write the songs that they have always wan! ted to.
Even the titles suggest a triumphant breakout from the murky jail that is the commercial music industry - surely there's some subtext behind Only The Strong Survive, Down Goes Another One and The End. These boys have broken free and produced a record that is true to themselves and what they've always been about, but with a meatier, punchier sound. Oh, and they rock the socks off The Jonas Brothers - ha! --Lizzie Ennever
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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to jiinyus and adam reed... you obvious wouldn't know a good album if it slapped you across the chops. i'm 47, yes 47, but if i was 20 again, i would be proud to release an album as good as this. their entire back catalogue is a testament to their skills as songwriters and musicians and this offering is no exception. in 5, or even 10 years time, when all the hype and "boy band" labelling rubbish is just history, this will STILL be a good album. if you like good modern rock music, get it. if you're happy with leona lewis warbling out of your speakers at you like some whitney houston/mariah carey lovechild/clone, then you know what to do.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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...Well from what I've heard of it, I'm not a mcfly fan, never have been, but I heard that free copy with the mail on sunday, and I'm definatly seeing them in a different way, I will most certainly be buying this album, and I suggest others do to, you should never judge a book by it's cover.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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This is definetly the best McFLY album so far. They made a really good decision by "leaving" Universal and launching Super Record. Big step but a great one.
MUST HEAR:Lies, Point Of View (POV), Down Goes Another One, Corrupted and Do Ya.
When you tought that it couldn't get any better... there's the 2-hour dvd and the book with the manuscripted lyrics of all the songs!
MUST HEAR:Lies, Point Of View (POV), Down Goes Another One, Corrupted and Do Ya.
When you tought that it couldn't get any better... there's the 2-hour dvd and the book with the manuscripted lyrics of all the songs!
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I personally love all the songs on this one. It's the ''old McFly'' style, with edge and rock'n roll! Extra stuff too. The beat is great and the lyrics as well.
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Bought for 16 yr old daughter and she loves it. I think this group has a good sound and this CD has a good mix of songs.
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OMG radio:active is McFLY's best album so far it includes lies,one for the radio and do ya all brilliant songs and even more brilliant songs when you buy the album
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