I love reviewing things especially when I have strong opinions about something. So today I'll be reviewing Jesse McCartney's new album In Technicolor. Let me start off by saying I'm a huge Jmac fan and have been since I was little so take this as you will. I also went to his concert (which I'll make a different post about).
*fangirls* okay moving along...
1. In Technicolor part 1- This isn't a real song in my opinion since it's only a minute or so long. Not worth reviewing. So skipping
2. Back Together- This was released as a single and I LOVE it. It's upbeat and you can dance to it. What else do you need? Heard it at the concert and those vocals *swooooon* Plus I'd so get back together with him.
3. Young Love- Another favorite from the album. I'm pretty sure Nash Overstreet (from Hot Chelle Rae) helped write this one. It's also upbeat and I can picture blasting it on my car radio with the windows down. He killed it live too! *still swooning*
4. Superbad- Another fave. Major MJ vibe. It's practically illegal to NOT dance during this song. I need a minute after seeing this live. THOSE MOVES. I swear he was trying to kill me. (be on a lookout for my recap of the concert!)
5. All About Us- A slower song song. Not quite a ballad but not as upbeat as the others. This song doesn't really drive me crazy. It's nice, not really much I can say about it. Sounded great live.
6. Checkmate- Ballad. Beautiful song. I really like this song. I think it's because of the lyrics? I also think it reminds me of old Jesse that I first fell in love with. So glad he included it in his concert since it's different from most of his other songs.
7. Punch Drunk Recreation- I think this would have to be my top favorite of the album. It's SUCH a dance song and I love EVERYTHING about it. I've pretty much had this song stuck in my head since I first heard it. It was a great song for the concert! It's not human to not dance!
8. Goodie Bag- This song surprised me. The lyrics are so sexy? I really can't think of a better word to describe it. I'd say it's like All About Us in that not ballad category. Another frequent stuck-in-my-head song. I wish he would of played this one at the concert!
9. In Technicolor part 2- Now this one is a real song! I like the lyrics. This is a fun song. It grows on me every time I hear it. Not that I don't like it, I just don't really know what to say about it. I like it. Is that good enough? Another great song for the concert especially since it was the In Technicolor Tour!
10. Tie the Knot- Okay Jesse since you asked so nicely I will tie the knot with you *blushes* This song is so swoonworthy. Sort of like Back Together but maybe not as upbeat-dancey. Just a pretty song that you can daydream about. I'm pretty sure this was sung at the concert.
11. The Other Guy- aka the most perfect/beautiful ballad EVER. Boy, do I looooove this song so much more than I thought I would. (not really a ballad person) The VOCALS. The LYRICS. The TEARS are REAL. Grab a tissue because this one hurts. Fortunately, he played this at the concert. UNfortunately, my heart broke. I JUST CAN'T WITH THIS SONG OK.
Target Exclusives-
12. So Cool- Growing on me QUICKLY. Love love love the lyrics. Similar feelings to In Technicolor part 2. Definitely some dancing potential. Also I'd love for this to be sung about me... It was SO COOL of him to play this at the concert. I HAD TO GUYS I HAD TO. I'm very sorry but how could I not? :(
13. Catch and Release- I'm not as familiar with this song as the others. It's pretty slow (not that that makes it good/bad). Not my favorite it's ok. Probably my least favorite on the album (not including In Technicolor part 1). If slow songs are you're thing you'd probably like it.
Overall-
I LOVE the album! It's right up my alley. I think it's because it's Jmac BUT also because pretty much all of the songs are upbeat and fun. I'd give it an A. Sorry to have kept mentioning the concert but the concert was AMAZING and I thought I would include which songs were there and which weren't.
Songs you SHOULD check out- The Other Guys, Punch Drunk Recreation, Superbad, So Cool, and Young Love
Songs you can SKIP- In Technicolor part one, Catch and Release
Will post concert recap ASAP (I highly recommend going if you can!)
