“One Man Army” is one of my favorites on the album. You can tell the band wanted to experiment differently with their songs on this album, and this song clearly does that! “Trouble” is next, holding a very punk vibe, similar to later song in the album “Cheers.” Vocally, this sounds so different to me than any other Sirens albums, or songs for that matter. It shows elements of previous albums Madness for the lyrical side, and Let’s Cheers to This for the elemental side. This song is an anthem, with its pop-rock vibe and lyrics of empowerment, it an easy sing-along tune for anyone. It is also the official song for the 2018 USA Winter Olympics. “Legends” follows, which was the original track released as a teaser for the album. It has a deep meaning behind the lyrics as well, such as “if my life is the needle, the soul is the thread” and “I try to break free but I can’t escape me.” This is definitely a standout on the album.
The next song is “Empire to Ashes.” Starting off with monotone vocals and a light rhythm mixed of drums and guitars, the song builds up as the chorus kicks in which in a live setting I would see fans rocking out and clapping their hands along to this beat. It is definitely a key opener for the album. Lyrically, the song can speak volumes for those who have been “gossiped” about and how you shouldn’t believe what someone else tells you. The song starts out with no real instrumental background, with what seems like a clapping-beat and vocals, then picks up as the song progresses. The band originally started to play this live acoustically before the album was released. Starting off the album is “Gossip,” after the album title. This album will surprise you with a twist and turn in every song.
Featuring single “Legends” which was released in mid-July, “Empire to Ashes” which was released mid-August, and “Cheers” and Trouble” that were released a few weeks prior. The album is said to have a more “dark” vibe to it, and it totally fits the description, especially lyrically. The five piece alternative-rock band Sleeping With Sirens have released their fifth full-length album Gossip which debuted on September 22nd, via Warner Brother Records.
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