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Track Listings
| 1. The Real World |
| 2. Deer In the Headlights |
| 3. Angels |
| 4. Dreams Don't Turn To Dust |
| 5. Honey and the Bee |
| 6. Kamikaze |
| 7. January 28, 1986 |
| 8. Galaxies |
| 9. Hospital Flowers |
| 10. Alligator Sky (feat. Shawn Chrystopher) |
| 11. The Yacht Club |
| 12. Plant Life |
Editorial Reviews
2011 album from singer/songwriter Adam Young AKA Owl City. All Things Bright and Beautiful finds Young expanding his sonic palette as he takes his listeners into a verdant musical dreamland on such tracks as first single "Alligator Sky," "The Real World," and "Dreams Don't Turn To Dust." Throughout the album, Young retains his trademark optimism, letting the listener know that no matter how tough times get, there's always light at the end of the tunnel. "I would feel weird if I were to communicate anything other than optimism, because it's just who I am," Young says. "It's always been in me to make Owl City a vehicle that sends a hopeful message. As a listener, I'm drawn to things that are really uplifting. When a certain melody grabs my ear, it makes me feel like I could be a better person."
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
Well, I finally downloaded this album (I have been excited about it since I heard back in March that it was coming out, but haven't had the money until now) and all I can say is WOW! I love it! There is not a song on this album that I don't like. I love how Owl City's music always sounds so happy and upbeat. I also like the fact that his Christian faith comes through more on this album than his previous work, as I am a Christian myself and love it when a music artist is not afraid to express his love for his Savior. Also, this album, just like his previous work, allows for such a wide imagination while you are listening to the songs. I can't really pick a favorite song off the album because they are all so good. Get it for yourself and you'll see what I mean.
21 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By FireflySpy
Format:MP3 Music
Dudes!!! This album is totally clean!! Don't pay attention to the 'explicit' label. There's seriously nothing bad about this album. This album sounds a little different than Owl City's usual work, but it really shows how well they [Adam] can adapt to different music styles. Definitely Worth the money!!
18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By JoeAZ92
Format:MP3 Music
I remember one day a couple years ago I was looking at music on Amazon MP3 and saw a free song called "Fireflies" by Owl City. I thought it sounded interesting and downloaded the song... little did I know that soon, iTunes would also offer the song for free and it would go on to propel Owl City into an unprecedented level of popularity. "Fireflies" was fun but I wasn't a huge fan, and after eventually purchasing the full Ocean Eyes album, I realized that although sole member Adam Young's music is all entertaining and simply oozes with charm, for the most part it just wasn't for me. Now, Owl City has released a new album called All Things Bright and Beautiful, and for a while I wasn't sure if I would get it or not despite some promising lead singles... but within about a week of its release I caved in and bought it. I haven't regretted that purchase in the slightest, though, because All Things offers even more brilliant displays of Young's fantastic imagination than before, both musically and lyrically.
Adam Young's imagination is really the centerpiece of his music, or at least that is how it would seem. Every song creates its own world of wonder and emotion, making each track distinct in some way, and every single song is notably fun and catchy. If you let your imagination illustrate tracks like "Honey and the Bee" and "Galaxies," you'll understand that they're aptly named. Also worthy of noting is the little taste of hip-hop throughout the music. At the core, Owl City's music is electronic, but this time around there are some definite hip-hop influences. Most of the time it just shows itself in the percussion section or the song's rhythm, such as in "Kamikaze" and "Dreams Don't Turn To Dust," but "Alligator Sky" really brings this in full force with rapped verses and backing vocals by Shawn Christopher (although the alternate, non-rap version of the song is actually just as fantastic). In the end, All Things is simply loads of fun from a musical standpoint, from the sheer catchiness to the wild imagination the songs reveal.
Lyrically, Young still strikes a wonderful balance of witty humor, pure imagination, and an appreciation for the beauty of God's creation. "The Real World" seems to summarize the overarching idea behind Young's musings, when he says "Reality is a lovely place, but I wouldn't want to live there," as if to say that God's creation is indeed beautiful, but because of our sin and all the troubles it causes on this planet, there will always be a longing for a world beyond this one. His thoughts often wander even into outer space, especially in songs like "Galaxies," "Angels," and "Alligator Sky." "Galaxies" also features some of Young's boldest lyrics regarding his faith in Christ with lines such as, "Dear God, I was terribly lost when the galaxies crossed and the sun went dark, but dear God You're the only North Star I would follow this far," and "He is the saving grace of the galaxies." Various viewpoints of romance are also sprinkled throughout the album, namely in the infectious "Deer in the Headlights" and the excellent "The Yacht Club." Young's songs are all gems lyrically, whether it's wandering into outer space or describing honest feelings about romance, and the lyrics combined with the otherworldly music create a truly fantastic set of songs.
All Things Bright and Beautiful has made me appreciate Adam Young's music, heart, and imagination so much; in fact it has even made me enjoy Ocean Eyes more now that I have a better feel for what he tries to accomplish in his music. He succeeds on many levels with his latest release, whether it causes your imagination to soar or just makes you smile and perhaps even laugh out loud because of the clever way he writes his lyrics. All Things Bright and Beautiful is a gem in today's music industry; I hope anyone even slightly interested in this kind of music won't overlook this fantastic record.
Adam Young's imagination is really the centerpiece of his music, or at least that is how it would seem. Every song creates its own world of wonder and emotion, making each track distinct in some way, and every single song is notably fun and catchy. If you let your imagination illustrate tracks like "Honey and the Bee" and "Galaxies," you'll understand that they're aptly named. Also worthy of noting is the little taste of hip-hop throughout the music. At the core, Owl City's music is electronic, but this time around there are some definite hip-hop influences. Most of the time it just shows itself in the percussion section or the song's rhythm, such as in "Kamikaze" and "Dreams Don't Turn To Dust," but "Alligator Sky" really brings this in full force with rapped verses and backing vocals by Shawn Christopher (although the alternate, non-rap version of the song is actually just as fantastic). In the end, All Things is simply loads of fun from a musical standpoint, from the sheer catchiness to the wild imagination the songs reveal.
Lyrically, Young still strikes a wonderful balance of witty humor, pure imagination, and an appreciation for the beauty of God's creation. "The Real World" seems to summarize the overarching idea behind Young's musings, when he says "Reality is a lovely place, but I wouldn't want to live there," as if to say that God's creation is indeed beautiful, but because of our sin and all the troubles it causes on this planet, there will always be a longing for a world beyond this one. His thoughts often wander even into outer space, especially in songs like "Galaxies," "Angels," and "Alligator Sky." "Galaxies" also features some of Young's boldest lyrics regarding his faith in Christ with lines such as, "Dear God, I was terribly lost when the galaxies crossed and the sun went dark, but dear God You're the only North Star I would follow this far," and "He is the saving grace of the galaxies." Various viewpoints of romance are also sprinkled throughout the album, namely in the infectious "Deer in the Headlights" and the excellent "The Yacht Club." Young's songs are all gems lyrically, whether it's wandering into outer space or describing honest feelings about romance, and the lyrics combined with the otherworldly music create a truly fantastic set of songs.
All Things Bright and Beautiful has made me appreciate Adam Young's music, heart, and imagination so much; in fact it has even made me enjoy Ocean Eyes more now that I have a better feel for what he tries to accomplish in his music. He succeeds on many levels with his latest release, whether it causes your imagination to soar or just makes you smile and perhaps even laugh out loud because of the clever way he writes his lyrics. All Things Bright and Beautiful is a gem in today's music industry; I hope anyone even slightly interested in this kind of music won't overlook this fantastic record.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
2.0 out of 5 stars
OK
Not their best album. I did not like it as much as some of their other stuff. It's okay not great. Read more
Published 4 days ago by qwerty
4.0 out of 5 stars
Alligator Sky Should Have Been a Top 10 Song!
In general All Things Bright and Beautiful is not at the same level of brilliance as Ocean Eyes. See my review for The Midsummer Station with title "Where Are Thou Ocean Eyes". Read more
Published 13 days ago by Will
4.0 out of 5 stars
As expected
This is an easy album to listen to all the way through. It flows nicely, which is basically every Owl City album. Read more
Published 13 days ago by Rabid Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
great album
We love Owl City,s fun, clean music. This album did not disappoint, we listen to it all the time. Great music the whole family can enjoy together.
Published 1 month ago by Shannon L Child
5.0 out of 5 stars
Anything by Owl City
I am a 68 year old fan of Groban..Dion etc....Thanks to my 25 year old niece she talked me into listen Owl City once. ...bought all thier albums AWESOME
Published 2 months ago by Susan Mounts
5.0 out of 5 stars
CD
This is a gift so I have not heard it but it was requested by a teen age girl who was very happy to get it.
Published 2 months ago by Dana K. Buckingham
5.0 out of 5 stars
My son loves Owl city
This cd is fantastic, as I said, my son loves Owl City and he has me listening to it as well. I recommend this for the top 40 list. Read more
Published 3 months ago by sciccster
5.0 out of 5 stars
Inspiring, as always
I think this has to be one of Adam's very best works, seconded only by some of his singles and the majesty in many Port Blue tracks. Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Bishop
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still our favorite
More than a year later, this album is still one of our favorites and gets played in the car all the time. He is so unique and creative with his work. Read more
Published 3 months ago by anna rice
5.0 out of 5 stars
Outstanding music making!
Uplifting, expansive, intensely melodic with very impressive musicianship... I can definately see why Disney executives have used this talent for several of their movie... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mark R. Mazza
Listmania!
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