REGURGITATED REWIND: 969 - 969

After nearly a 5 month hiatus from writing for this blog, I have officially returned with an album review courtesy of the idol group 969 and my mind has been completely blown! I first stumbled upon the group early this year when I was looking to quench my "darker" idol thirst and discovered their official live video Catch The Light via youtube and was instantly hooked. Fast forward to this past August when 969 dropped their latest MV A New Level to youtube followed up two weeks later by a full length album release and then sadly one of the four members graduating from the group. Regardless, the remaining three members are still bringing it 100% and I felt it was about time I immerse my eardrums with their latest album release also titled 969. As I have in the past I'll rate each song by a 5 star system, 5 being the highest rating and then give my overall score of the album.

track #1 - Catch The Light ***** (5)

track #2 - FATE **** (4)

track #3 - Untitled ***** (5)

track #4 - Moment **** (4)

track #5 - Brand New World **** (4)

track #6 - A NEW LEVEL ***** (5)

track #7 - Missing Blue **** (4)

track #8 - Colors *** (3)

track #9 - By Your Side *** (3)

track #10 - REAL ***** (5)

track #11 - TONIGHT ***** (5) photo credit: dump1021

OVERALL

8/10

I'm very familiar with the opening track Catch The Light which is one of my favorite tracks and it really sets the tone for the album with its hard rock fueled chorus breaks and Chirimen showcasing her lethal growls. Untitled is a beast of a track going full on metal and throwing you into its moshpit atmosphere face first leaving you a bloody pulp but in a good way. The following track Moment slows it down a notch showcasing the groups vocals and the band compliments this track with just enough rock to give the choruses its potency. The sixth track, A NEW LEVEL would definitely be considered a party starter with its layered vocal work, uptempo music and its catchy chorus will have you chanting wow wow wow wow WOW! Nearing the end of the album, REAL is a solid track and grew on me immediately, laced with heavy riffs and a killer breakdown midway that kept me banging my head in delight. The final track TONIGHT closes out the album in spectacular fashion, it's hardcore, it's catchy and you'll be jumping up and down pumping your fists in the air before you know it!