7/16/13 - J.A.C.K.

J.A.C.K. is Forever The Sickest Kids' latest album released last month. It followed their self-titled album released a few years ago, though this is also another self-titled album as the letters are the acronym of the first letters of the band members' names.

It has 11 tracks plus a bonus track. They originally had more than 40 songs recorded as per the lead singer's statement but they had to select the best ones.

The album starts with the first single, Chin Up Kid, which is a fast and upbeat song dedicated to children who were bullied or got heartbroken by their young crush.

The album follows with several upbeat tracks and only 1 toned down song near the end. What I love about the album is that despite being upbeat for the most part, they manage to somehow change it up a little. They even used some sort of choir in the background in Ritalin (Born in the USA).

I admit that the album was a grower in my case but by the 3rd spin, I was already jamming and bopping my head to every song. It's full of energy and life that won;t fail to keep your head spinning.

While the record isn't so groundbreaking, this is becoming my favorite album from them.

Top tracks: Kick It, Don't Let Me Go, Cross My Heart