Spring Break
"Buzzin'' reality stars, musicians
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Brian Washburn
Issue date: 8/25/08 Section: Life & Style
The album will without a doubt remind listeners of Gym Class Heroes and other slow hip-hop/soft rock acts of the same nature. So while Shwayze's sound might come off as original and a new creative endeavor in this cluttered music nation, it really is just taking what GCH is doing and made it catchier (which I didn't think was possible. Have you heard that "Peace Sign" song?).
Although this CD will debut in the Billboard top 50 and will get millions and millions of plays from MTV and similar media outlets, the album can be almost be entirely forgotten after a few listens. It might be catchy and it might be a breath of fresh air that mixes genres, but the truth is that Shwayze's next album better be stronger, more memorable and have bigger hits. If it doesn't, Shwayze and Cisco can kiss their careers, hit TV show and future platinum records goodbye.
Final Thought: Shwayze will be heading to Tulsa in September to get Cains Ballroom bumping. However, the bad news is that this is the same night that Conor Oberst will bring his genius to George's. But Shwayze will be making his way back to Tulsa in November. Even worse, Shwayze will be opening for Metro Station and nobody would want to sit through Trace Cyrus and his circus of wanna-be hardcore goons. So let's just hope Shwayze stops through Fayetteville sometime in the near future by themselves.
Although this CD will debut in the Billboard top 50 and will get millions and millions of plays from MTV and similar media outlets, the album can be almost be entirely forgotten after a few listens. It might be catchy and it might be a breath of fresh air that mixes genres, but the truth is that Shwayze's next album better be stronger, more memorable and have bigger hits. If it doesn't, Shwayze and Cisco can kiss their careers, hit TV show and future platinum records goodbye.
Final Thought: Shwayze will be heading to Tulsa in September to get Cains Ballroom bumping. However, the bad news is that this is the same night that Conor Oberst will bring his genius to George's. But Shwayze will be making his way back to Tulsa in November. Even worse, Shwayze will be opening for Metro Station and nobody would want to sit through Trace Cyrus and his circus of wanna-be hardcore goons. So let's just hope Shwayze stops through Fayetteville sometime in the near future by themselves.
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