Fireflies

Owl City | Format: MP3 Download
From the Album Ocean Eyes

Product Details

• Original Release Date: July 28, 2009
• Release Date: July 28, 2009
• Label: Universal Records
• Copyright: (C) 2009 Universal Republic Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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• Duration: 3:48 minutes
• Genres: Dance & DJ/Electronica
• ASIN: B002I53BL0
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (33 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #229 Paid in MP3 Songs (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Songs)
  • #2 in MP3 Downloads > MP3 Songs > Dance & DJ > Electronica

Customer Reviews

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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Refreshing new talent, August 13, 2009

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This review is from: Fireflies (MP3 Download)

I was lucky enough to get this song when it was still free. If I hadn't, I would've gladly paid for the privilege of owning it(the same can't be said for most of the free offerings). Adam Young's youthful, earnest vocals sound a lot like the lead singer of Death Cab for Cutie, which is a good thing if you like DCC. The slick production and catchy tune guarantee that you will be humming "Fireflies" to yourself for the rest of the day after you hear it. The fresh, original lyrics make it stand out from the plethora of whinging love songs you hear on public radio. I could relate to it, because, like Young, I'm an insomniac. He shows that you don't have to be disappointed in love to have trouble sleeping. And you can use those sleepless nights for inspiration, as Young does. I may decide to listen to his other music and see if it measures up to this sample.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Infectious, Shoulder-Bopping Beat!, July 28, 2009

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Matthew (Boulder, Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fireflies (MP3 Download)

Comparisons to THE POSTAL SERVICE are completely warranted. Not only is Owl City similar in style, but Adam Young even sounds a bit like Ben Gibbard (also of Death Cab for Cutie). This particular song has a wonderfully infectious beat and perfectly captures the Electropop vibe of The Postal Service.

I also sense Indie Pop/Alternative influences from the likes of Belle & Sebastian, The Shins, and Aberfeldy's "Summer's Gone". Such an entertaining, shoulder-bopping tune.

After listening twice, I sampled other Owl City tracks (this is indicative of the entire album) and ultimately downloaded this entire album.

If you enjoy Electro-Pop (eg, The Postal Service, Dntel, Temposhark), Alternative Indie Pop (like those listed above), or even the Downtempo electronic stylings of Zero 7, then you will likely enjoy this one-man 'musical project'.

One of Amazon's best freebies in awhile.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars It okay but not "one man synth-pop" as I would define it, February 21, 2010

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Target Market (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fireflies (MP3 Download)

Owl City gets a lot of press as a "one man synth pop" wiz kid. Which is okay but I don't feel this song or this act does justice nor pays homage to the true inovators of the art of solo synth pop. You'd be better served with early Howard Jones or the less known but essential Solitaire Best Of: 83-86, if you want a dose of solo synth.