The Chainsmokers, “iPad” | Track Review

Pop collective The Chainsmokers return, highlighting Apple technology on their latest single, “iPad.”

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nd isn’t it strange how we’re strangers again?” Arguably, it’s a bit of a corny and silly line yet clever at the same time (did I just say that?).  The lyric hails from “iPad”, a new pop single courtesy of The Chainsmokers ( Alex Pall and Andrew Taggart).  The Chainsmokers have delivered a mixed bag of music over the years in my opinion.  Sometimes, they hit with a vengeance, while others, they fall short of the glory.  Where does “iPad” fall? Um, it’s okay – not life-changing though.

Written by Pall and Taggart, the duo produces the cut alongside Ian Kirkpatrick.  The sound is pleasant all in all – nothing revolutionary though.  Still, this is a respectable backdrop that fits the aesthetic and vibe of the collective.  On vocals, once again, is Drew, which like the duo’s music, has drawn mixed reviews.  Like the song itself, I’d argue Mr. Taggart sounds fine – not the second coming, of course.  So, what is “iPad” about? Love, basically.  Look no further than the first verse:

“I go through your iPad looking for

Something that I used to have

Guess I finally lost my mind (Lost my mind)

I wish that I could take my number back

Go back to the place we met…”

My question is, why an iPad? Whatever, I suppose. I find the second verse interesting with the likes of “You were just a downtown socialite / Ship I pass on summer nights / Shadow that I can’t define…”

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Final Thoughts

All in all, “iPad” is okay in my eyes. I’m not blown away or wowed, but at the same time, I’m not sure I’m The Chainsmokers’ core audience.  Final verdict: No harm, no foul.

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The Chainsmokers • “iPad” • Disruptor / Columbia • 3.11.22

[: Brent Faulkner, Columbia, Disruptor, The Musical Hype, OpenClipart-Vectors from Pixabay]

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