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Aim and Ignite is the debut studio album by American indie pop band Fun. It was recorded at Appletree Studios. The album was described as "what a pop album should sound like" and "the most essential pop album of 2009" by AbsolutePunk. AllMusic compared the trio to Queen and the Electric Light Orchestra. It was said "it used previous Format tricks like using bright horns and sophisticated harmonies".
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Very pop-like indie rock. I only know 1 song of them (their big hit), and it was cool to learn to know this group a bit better
Aim and Ignite by fun.. I never heard of the album or the band. The band name is easy to explain as the album is full of energetic indie rock with a lot of optimism and yes... fun. The songs are ok, but do not really stick with me. I'll always remain a grumpy man that prefers anger, sadness, fear or pessimism in his music. Still a great album for people that like this kind of bursts of energy and positivity.
Some of this was offensive to me ears
I have always loved this album top to bottom. fun. made fun music
I've been meaning to check out fun. since I'm a fan of Bleachers and Jack Antonoff in general. When I got to meet him at a signing, I asked him about playing Brian May's guitar while he was in fun. (amongst other things). I didn't know what to expect and I enjoyed this immensely, however I don't think it's all that essential. My personal rating: 5/5 My rating relative to the list: 5/5 Should this have been included on the original list? No
Was fun, as it said on the tin. Liked it!
Really on the fence on this one (the good versus great fence I should say). An eclectic mix, shades of new-old timey acts like the Lumineers, classic pop-rock offerings like Beach Boys, Springsteen's more melodic fare, a lot of other perceived influences. Solidly written lyrics, and clever - though maybe to a fault. Overall good jams though.
Rating: 8/10 Best songs: All the pretty girls, At least I’m not as sad, Take your time, Stirch me up
Good upbeat pop music. Sometimes a bit too musical theater-ish. 3 stars.
Good fun. Indie pop album.
Best Song: Be Calm. I wish the album contained more songs like this, where the singer really shows of their vocal chops, especially in the upper register. Worst Song: Walking The Dog. The "quirkiness" factor of this song is turned up too high. Overall: A very earnest pop album with vibes of musical theatre. I vaguely remembered this band from a few mega hits that they had (evidently from the album that followed this one), but had heard none of these tracks before. It's alright... very particular in its presentation. Listening to the lead singer, I can't help but imagine he's standing on a stage, impeccable posture, chin held high, singing to the upper rafters. Pop music for concert halls.
Interesting, if not entirely successful.
Un grupo con canciones buenas en su mayoría, con un estilo un tanto definido. Buena voz y acompañamientos. Sin llegar a encandilarme, es un pop que gusta.
I don't get it. It's up beat. But I don't get it