The sibling quartet Echosmith is taking the world by storm, having performed with Owl City and, most recently, in the 2013 Vans Warped Tour. The indie rock band was also named one of the “100 Bands You Need To Know” by Alternative Press in 2013.
The band consists of Jamie Sierota on guitar/vocals, Sydney Sierota on keyboard/vocals, Noah Sierota on bass/vocals and Graham Sierota on drums. The debut album, “Talking Dreams,” is a promising starting point and a huge accomplishment for a band, whose members are still very young. With the band mates’ ages varying from 14 to 20, these teens play with an ability that is ahead of their time. Although this band may sound a lot like the wildly popular Paramore, it has a distinct sound that is very easy to enjoy.
The album consists of 12 songs with a variety of positive meanings and topics. The first track on the album, “Come Together,” is very appropriate for the band’s position in life. It is about breaking free from the mundane in support of following one’s dreams.
In addition to delivering a powerful message, the song is incredibly catchy. The song has an amazing tune, unforgettable lyrics and is mastered beautifully by Mike Elizondo, who has also produced for Tegan and Sara, Gary Clark Jr. and Maroon 5. Even when few instruments are present behind the main vocals, the ambient noises are tuned to give the song a big sound.
A crowd favorite from the album is the song “Cool Kids.” This song has a great message, stating that we are all cool in our own way and that our differences define us. It is very easy to relate to a song that goes, “I wish that I could be like the cool kids, cause all the cool kids seem to fit in.” In addition to the positive message, the song has a power vocal from Sydney, in which you can feel the emotion in her tone. The song’s melody, instrument placement and vocals all enhance the listener’s ability to relate.
Other noteworthy tracks are “Talking Dreams” for its ambient vocals, “Nothing’s Wrong” for its catchy guitar instrumental, and “Ran off in the Night” for its great drum pattern. This album has a definite replay value. I could not get this CD out of my car stereo if I tried. “Talking Dreams” will be available Oct. 8.
