It isn't bad, but it sounds like they just forgot completely how unique and flawless Alex's voice is and just left it like another instrument into the mix. It sounds like he went from singing soulful with beautiful vocal runs to singing repetitive pop choruses. His voice is half the reason I fell in love with the band and they have it so background status in these songs.
The chorus is usually the part where a song shines. The hook, the catch. That's where everything comes together for a beautiful symphony of melody and rhythm. If every single chorus sounds like this I can probably guess what the verses will sound like...slower, longer parts that is mainly getting the beat/song going, building to the chorus.
YES. Oh my goodness. You don't even understand how much I love this. Finally some new music from you guys, and I don't care what these other commenters say, but I think it's hella effing good. I'm especially loving Stand Up. These songs so far remind me of Symphony Soldier, which is what made me fall in love with you guys in the first place.
To everyone here: STOP HATING!!! The music isn't bad! Sure, it's not the normal Cab, but how can you not find this catchy? I mean, look at bands like Big Wreck and Orgy! I know their not the same genre but they are still nothing like they used to be. Their new stuff isn't bad, just different. Big Wreck now sounds very poppy compared to their fist album, and Orgy, who used to be nu metal band (like Korn) now makes rave music! Nevertheless I like the new and old stuff that those bands made and the same goes for The Cab. Stop hating just because it's different. I will admit that I hate a lot of what's mainstream nowadays too, but this stuff is like if you took that crap and made it 10X better! I actually really like this, so feel free to have your own opinions, but a band can do what they like.
Yeah, Whisper War was good, but Symphony Solider was easily my favorite of the two. I'm super excited that they are finally releasing music. But I hope there is more from them than this.. Most of these tracks sound like remixes. Ones where you want to hear them and own them, but after the first week get skipped on your iPod.
I just watched the google chat, they are doing a full album still. These songs are just on it. I will more than likely force myself to like these songs.
Hadn't heard of The Cab until today when John Newman Music (UK) mentioned in a tweet that he wrote one of the songs on the EP.Had a listen to Sampler and really like all the tracks.Hope the UK gets behind them.
was super excited for this when i first heard it really wish that they would release more music :/ they were really good and genuine and not many people like them. sucks man :/
Symphony Soldier will always have a special place in my heart (I have never loved an entire album like I loved Symphony Soldier) but I am excited for Lock Me Up! It sounds different but I like it :) It's great to see The Cab experimenting!
I will always love The Cab and this sounds great, but I would've loved to hear more of Singer's voice...and I will buy it and WHEN they go on tour I'll be there :)
Just like with Lady Luck it's as if they are experimenting with a new sound.. Though I like "Numbers", the other songs are really not like the previous ones. Hmmmm let's see though I love they're sound as is.. Don't change >.
Yeah, I honestly thought I wasn't going to like it by the sampler. But I kept listening and started to like them more and more. Just watched a couple live videos of a couple of their new ones and they sound legit. I'm definitely going to be purchasing when I can.
WOW THIS IS SO SAD, THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WAS AFRAID OF,I HAVE SEEN @THE CAB 5 TIMES AND ADMIRED THAT THEY HAD THEIR OWN STYE,LOVED THAT YOU COULD ACTUALLY LISTEN TO DELEONS' AMAZING VOICE,NOW ITS ALL MAINSTREAM, MAYBE THIS IS THE REASON WHY MARSHALL LEFT. I MUST SAY THAT I SAW THIS COMING WHEN DELEON LEFT BEHIND THE BEANIES AND COMBAT BOOTS FOR SNAPBACKS. SO DISAPPOINTED,THEY HAVE LOST A FAN.
Sigh. I know music evolves, and so do bands...but I can't find anything here that I like. What happened to letting guitars come through and allowing Alex's voice to shine? I'm not expecting another Whisper War, but damn. This sounds like Maroon 5 with some tweaks.
Monica Park I don't think I'll live long enough for them to release the entire album, and I don't see why they don't release these 5 now since they seem like finished songs that could make up a wonderful EP album, but alrighty then.
kinda dissapointed? idk what i was expecting but i feel like you cant even hear his voice behind all of this production. it might take me a while to get used to this. idk it just doesn't feel like the cab to me
