Losing Sleep

Parachute | Format: MP3 Download

Product Details

• Original Release Date: August 4, 2009
• Release Date: August 4, 2009
• Label: Mercury Records
• Copyright: (C) 2009 The Island Def Jam Music Group
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• Total Length: 49:57
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• ASIN: B002J0QFE4
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (65 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #19,739 Paid in MP3 Albums (See Top 100 Paid in MP3 Albums)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Bonus Tracks Sold Me, August 7, 2009

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Lance G. Augustine (The Midwest, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Losing Sleep (MP3 Download)

I have to admit that after listening to the original version of Parachute's "Losing Sleep" several times, the majority of songs were kind of just THERE...some decent pop background tracks to steal the silence away from doing chores at home or at work...but nothing to take too seriously.

One song did stand out from the rest for me, "The Mess I Made", and I figured that maybe some day I could download just that one. It was really the only song that sounded like it came from the heart and its melody was one that moved me. I liked the title/song topic. And while I don't quite get the connection that some people say this album has concerning another band I really like, The Fray, I do think comparisons to Maroon 5 are justified.

Its difficult to rate an album that doesn't have any certain flow to it...the songs bounce back and forth between various styles of pop and pop/rock, but I do think it's a bit unfair to label all the music as generic. If I remember correctly, I once heard an interview with these guys in which they explained that "She Is Love" wasn't originally intended to be on this album...it was written longer ago and played at some of their shows...but outside influence not only got it on the album, but made it the first single. This simple song is anything but generic (the acoustic version), and while not one that I'm necessarily in love with, it's a song that's not manufactured-sounding in any way.

The bonus tracks on the deluxe version really did end up being the catalyst to my purchase, because these three extra songs not only prove that there's some real music coming from Parachute, but IMO they are better than the rest of the songs combined. "Be Here" brings passion, beautiful melody, and an arrangement that builds in intensity from its solo piano/vocal beginning. "Losing Sleep" is centered around an electric piano, and its simplicity, a little something extra in Will's vocal performance and an exciting chorus make this another winner for me. Finally, the acoustic version of "All That I Am" has a looser vibe than the first version, and the combination of piano and acoustic guitar works perfectly. I wouldn't give up on this album without hearing these bonus tracks...they might just be what turns this from an average pop record into something you'll want for your permanent music collection.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great album!, September 19, 2009

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Emily Smith (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Losing Sleep (Audio CD)

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I admit I wasn't really expecting a lot from this album. I just wasn't sure I'd enjoy it all that much, but I really do! I was pleasantly surprised and I find myself popping it into my car CD player quite a bit. It's a great album to drive to.

Parachute has that great poppy/alternative feel to their music, but with soulful lyrics and some variety. The songs are different, they don't all sound the same and the lead vocalist has a great, smooth voice. I find that a lot of male vocalist in this genre tend to be kind of nasal, whiny, or sound like they're shouting. He doens't. In addition, I really enjoy the lyrics on this album. They are meaningful and poignant.

Favorites for me would have to be "All That I Am", "Ghost" and "She is Love." I love the lyrics and the melody to "All That I Am," (same with "Ghost") and "She is Love" is a nice, soft, mellow song. Nice to relax to and a good change of pace.

All in all I wasn't disappointed and I'm enjoying this album more and more. I think it has a lot more depth than a lot of other albums in it's genre and that's refreshing to me. Pick this one up! I think Parachute is going to be a very successful group.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Parachute: Ready for the Radio, August 11, 2009

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K. Fales - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Losing Sleep (MP3 Download)

The first time I heard a Parachute song was during a Nivea commercial. Needless to say, the song in that commercial is what ultimately turned me on to them. With a mixture of sweet vocals and radio-ready pop rock, this band is quite good. If you'd like a mixture of Maroon 5, Hanson, Rob Thomas, and a dash of Augustana then this band if for you. If not, give it a try anyway because reading a review on an artist is completely different from actually listening to them and coming up with your own impressions on them.