The new OneRepublic album is phenomenal. They keep 100% of their talent without losing the signature style that makes them so unique, to begin with. If anything, they’ve refined and perfected their style - sanded off a few bumpy edges. Primed, polished, and toned the balance of instrumental vs. electronic elements. They’ve synthesized features of classical, hip-hop, ambient, and rock genres into one stunningly colorful masterpiece. And this album, even more so than the first album, is not only metaphorical social commentary on the brokenness of the world, but also on the hope buried deep in humanity’s drive to change and revolutionize itself. Listening to it makes me feel the potential leadership charisma inside of music.
"OneRepublic adds many production flourishes to their second album Waking Up: sawing strings, children's choirs, minor-key piano, cavernous U2 reverb, long ponderous instrumental sections of piano and orchestra duets, a title track that bears echoes of the Killers. Despite all these new additions, OneRepublic's calling card remains Ryan Tedder's blend of atmospheric modern rock and rhythmic modern R&B affectations, creating a coolly slick collection of power ballads of love lost and won."
Bravo for music that is pivotal in both message and sound.
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