Drops of Greatness? (Drops Of Jupiter - Train)

Member Name: Bridgend boy

Product:	Drops Of Jupiter - Train
Date:	29/08/01 (42 review reads)
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Advantages: Above average, Cheap in HMV now

Disadvantages: N/a

A great new album by Train. "AOR" Adult/American Orientated Rock.
I first heard the song "Drops of Jupiter" on Radio 2 about a month back, and thought it was cool but didn't take much notice. Then last week I was in Italy on holiday and the only channel I could understand was MTV. They must have played the song at least 3/4 a day and it really grew on me.
I wasn't sure about buying the album. The trouble with these kind of groups is that they can bring out a stunning single now and again but that's it. The albums tend to be average pop/rock fodder with nothing particular to shout about. In particular I'm thinking about groups like "Matchbox 20" and "Hooty and the Blowfish" (Although Cracked Rear View is a surperb album from start to finish).
However, I spotted the Train album in HMV for just £12.99 and thought I'd give it a go. I'm glad I did. There are a few average tracks, admittedly, but generally this is above average. "Drops of Jupiter" is the stand out track, but "Mississippi" is fantastic as well. In all the album is atmospheric with some great riffs and very catchy tunes.
It's definately one to slap in the carand take off on a sunny day with the roof down. Pure west coast American rock.

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