3.3 - A solid backing band and a good singer that unfortunately made some regrettable stylistic decisions. First, the DJ doesn’t contribute enough beyond a few nanoseconds of scratching here and there. Every time I hear a stray sample or a scratch I wonder why they keep this person on payroll and whether he gets his own bed on the tour bus. Second, while the guitar work is technically proficient, the effects sound repetitive. It’s like hearing someone at a Guitar Center testing out the same few pedals (e.g phaser) again and again. Third, the lyrics remind me of a 17 year old who just returned from his first backpacking trip abroad and is stoked to share all of his newfound wisdom with the world. So many bold proclamations! (“experience the warmth before you grow old!”, “if you really want to live, why not make yourself”…). Fourth, by far their biggest hit off this is “Drive”, which rivals “Fly” by Sugar Ray as the song you’re most likely to hear at a dentist’s office.