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3.5 out of 5 stars

5 Seconds of Summer, โ€œ2011โ€ [๐Ÿ“ท: 5SOS, LLC, BMG Rights Management]Australian pop collective 5 Seconds of Summer are in reminiscent mode on their latest single, โ€œ2021โ€ where they seek to return to simpler times.

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ย miss the days when we were young and not too wise.โ€ ๐ŸŽ™ 5 Seconds of Summer are in reminiscent mode on ๐ŸŽต โ€œ2011โ€, returning to simpler times. โ€œ2011โ€ runs a respectable length, crossing three-minutes-and-fifteen seconds.ย  The record commences with an enigmatic, atmospheric intro that is inviting and slick.ย  โ€œ2011โ€ features a quick tempo, with ample energy and intensity, particularly as the record progresses.

Notably, this 5SOS song has more of a pop/rock vibe, as opposed to embracing โ€˜modern popโ€™ alone. Still, โ€œ2011โ€ features some synths and a contemporary palette of sounds.ย  We get poised, tasteful vocals on the verses (๐ŸŽ™ Calum Hood) โ€“ nothing too crazy. The verses establish reflection and reminiscence, while the catchy chorus confirms it:

โ€œWhy do we complicate it?
Why do we get so jaded?
Can we just go back, go back to 2011?
(Can we go back?)
Why do we ruin our dreams?
Why do we sabotage things?
Can we just go back, go back to 2011?
(Can we go back) to 2011?โ€

Prior to the chorus, the pre-chorus is worthwhile, referencing the collectiveโ€™s song, ๐ŸŽต โ€œOld Meโ€ from their 2020 album, ๐Ÿ’ฟ CALM (โ€œMaybe itโ€™s just too late for the old me / Maybe thereโ€™s no point in holding on to something closelyโ€). ย There is also a nice, extended bridge/outro section (โ€œBack to the days, when the days were betterโ€). During this portion of the song, I love the pummeling drums and the dynamics.


Final Thoughts ๐Ÿ’ญ

Bitmoji ImageAll in all, 5 Seconds of Summer deliver another enjoyable, well-rounded song with ๐ŸŽต โ€œ2011.โ€ย  They donโ€™t change the pop game, let alone world on this record, but itโ€™s a respectable addition to their catalog. ย Will we remember it years from now? Probably not, but it gets the job done for now.

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3.5 out of 5 stars


๐ŸŽ™ 5 Seconds of Summer โ€ข ๐ŸŽต โ€œ2011โ€ โ€ข ๐Ÿท 5SOS, LLC / BMG Rights Management โ€ข ๐Ÿ—“ 12.3.21
[๐Ÿ“ท: 5SOS, LLC, BMG Rights Management, Brent Faulkner, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

 


the musical hype

the musical hype (Brent Faulkner) has earned Bachelor's and Master's degrees in music (music education, music theory/composition respectively). A multi-instrumentalist, he plays piano, trombone, and organ among numerous other instruments. He's a certified music educator, composer, and freelance music blogger. Faulkner cites music and writing as two of the most important parts of his life. Notably, he's blessed with a great ear, possessing perfect pitch.

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