Released - 4/13/10
Label - Glassnote
BLURB - This time next year I'm pretty sure everyone will know who Two Door Cinema Club is. Hailing from Ireland, the band has just begun to surface in the states, and look to be here for a while. Two Door Cinema Club blend a unique sound all their own, fusing indie rock against bright europop dance beats, with the end result almost always being amazing. This sound, coupled with the band's natural knack for delivering hooks and melodies, create the perfect formula for pop music. Good luck not liking this record.
Rating - 9 out of 10
FULL STORY - I saw one of Two Door Cinema Club's first shows in New York City a few months back and it only reiterated the notion that this band should, and will, get big. The crowd was electric, with nearly everyone shouting the lyrics along with singer Alex Trimble. It's worth saying, I was probably one of the older people there (I'm 25) and the demographic looks to be somewhere between 16-21. That being said, this only proves how likable and great they are, as I was unashamed to be right there singing along with the 18 year olds.
The album opens up in proper fashion with 'Cigarettes in the Theatre.' After a brief sampled drum introduction the track kicks off with some simple, yet great guitar riffs over a disco beat. Right away you can feel the energy of the song shining through. The production and precision of the band is very impressive as each instrument comes off extremely polished and crisp. The guitars and distortion get cranked up during the chorus, providing a powerful lift in texture while not being overwhelming.
'Undercover Martyn' is another frenetic song that does a tremendous job in varying it's pace and tempo. The verses, for the most part, are very low key and relaxed but are always continuously building up to the chorus. Throughout the album, Two Door Cinema Club show that they have a serious knack for delivering powerful and dynamic choruses. 'Undercover Martyn' is no exception, and in this case the chorus is beautifully outlined by several catchy guitar riffs.
The album slows down a bit for 'Do You Want It All' and 'This is the Life.' This gives Two Door Cinema Club the opportunity to showcase their versatility and musical dexterity. While these tracks are noticeably down-tempo, they never drag on or become too slow, and they do both speed up in the outros. But this slower pace allows the band to create a great sense of mood and atmosphere as they subtlety filter in some synth and carefully crafted electronic effects. The feel of their songs are also always uplifting and positive as reflected in the lyrics to 'This is the Life:'
"Feel something right and feel some good. Because if one thing works, you might know it's true. Because if this is the life, this is the life. Then who'd argue?"
'Something Good Can Work' is likely my favorite track on the album and is filled with positive energy and enthusiasm. The song has a slew of great pop melodies and a danceable groove that will appeal to fans of everyone from Phoenix to Passion Pit. The clean guitars and disco drum beats mesh perfectly with one of the better bass lines that appears on the record. The natural dance influences to this song have helped spread 'Something Good Can Work' around the world as numerous DJ's and artists have released remixes to this song including Crookers and The Twelves.
The main theme that comes out of "Tourist History" is just how fun good music can be. When delivered with the passion and talent that Two Door Cinema Club clearly have, it's almost impossible not to take notice. Their sound alone is impressive - the way in which they create these hits while not being too 'rock' or too 'dance,' is so creative and unique that it always leaves you wanting more. This unique blend will likely transform the band into a household name thanks in part to it's immense marketability. Two Door Cinema Club are still relatively new, yet they already have had their music placed on several television shows both in Europe and the United States. If there's one thing thats certain, it's that 2011 will be a big year for Two Door Cinema Club.
Tracks
1.) Cigarettes in the Theatre
2.) Come Back Home
3.) Undercover Martyn
4.) Do You Want It All?
5.) This is the Life
6.) Something Good Can Work
7.) I Can Talk
8.) What You Know
9.) Eat That Up, It's Good For You
10.) You're Not Stubborn
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