Various songs on the album demonstrate an intentional and dramatic divergence in style, and even the album title - as a “mixtape” - is a signal that the band is actively seeking ways to expand the musical niche they have carved.įor example, “The Money” and “Keep Moving Forward” hit rather clumsily on the electronic dance vibe, with thrumming bass, heavy beats, and repetitive lyrics. What is apparent, however, is that the Lynch brothers have been asking themselves the same question.
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New tracks such as “Fantasy,” and “Bronco,” also prompt the same question of whether there is more than this single dimension to The Driver Era’s lyrics and style.Īfter listening to the entire album, the answer remains unclear. Relying heavily on the sensual energy of these concert performances, “Malibu” is not the only song that feels derivative of previous work. However, perhaps it is long-time fans’ surprise at seeing Ross Lynch command a concert crowd as a singer, rather than as a teen star dancing atop neon surf boards in the 2013 “Teen Beach Movie” that accounts for the band’s social media impact thus far. With over 2.1 billion views on “Ross Lynch” tagged TikTok videos, fans are evidently obsessed with the former Disney Channel heartthrob’s charismatic concert footage, whether he’s busting out in a dance move or flashing a sly smile. Undeniably, Ross’s charm is The Driver Era’s bread and butter. Replete with dreamy verses about starry summer nights, and driven by Ross’s chorus, “Wish I could stay with you / Stay here in Malibu,” the song is tangibly reminiscent of the band’s top two tracks on Spotify, “A Kiss” and “Afterglow,” which also feature anthemic, dance-able choruses and coy lyrics. While its celebration of days spent in paradise resonates with the summer vibe the duo is striving for, the song simply feels like a futile return to familiar territory.
Released first as a single on July 28, “Malibu” is meant to be the unifying track on the album.
Uncomfortably contrived in its effort to revive carefree, beachy vibes, and to reproduce fresh derivations of their previous lyrics, this album falls flat - far short of the electric charm captured by prior fan favorite songs. 16, makes one fact abundantly clear: Summer is over. However, their new album, released on Sept. Steeped in summer vibes, and following a successful string of concerts from their ongoing world tour, The Driver Era has returned with their third studio album, “Summer Mixtape.” Brothers and former R5 bandmates Ross and Rocky Lynch debuted their pop-funk duo in 2018, finding their niche in flirty lyrics and instrumentation that skirts the border between pop and alternative rock.
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