Leaving Through the Window

by

Something Corporate

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Leaving Through The Window is possibly one of the best releases of the past 5 years. Think Ben Folds Five only more punk rock, and the piano as part of the group instead of center stage. This album has something for everyone, anyone can relate to at least 1 song. Whether its "Cavenaugh Park" where Andrew sings about his childhood days or "If You C Jordan" which describes a bully that just wont quit, you'll be having tons of fun with his CD. The songs are extremely catchy and incredibly well written. After a few listens you'll be hooked. Here's a quick rundown

1.) I Want To Save You - 6/10 Great verse, the chorus is so-so but a good opening track overall

2.) Punk Rock Princess 8/10 The lyrics are average but this song is rockin the whole way through

3.) Woke Up In A Car 10/10 Great track! Almost everyone has woken up in a car at some point. Very catchy.

4.) If You C Jordan 10/10 Funny lyrics sung angry. One of the heavier tracks.

5.) The Astronaut 7/10 Takes some getting used to but this one really grows on you. Great Chorus.

6.) Hurricane 9/10 The all piano bridge is awesome.

7.) Cavenaugh Park 10/10 One of the only ballads on the album but extremely well written. This one will definitly bring back memories. The verse builds up to a breathtaking chorus.

8.) Fall 10/10 Heavy broken guitar over meaningful lyrics. An outstanding song

9.) Straw Dog 10/10 The best chorus on the album

10.) Good News 3/10 One of the albums only weak points. The flow doesn't fit well with the lyrics.

11.) Drunk Girl 8/10 You'll find yourself remembering all those parties you went to. Great song.

12.) Not What It Seems 10/10 Kinda dark themed verse building to a majestic chorus.

13.) You're Gone 5/10 kind of the stereotypical I want you back song. Still pretty decent

14.) Globes and Maps 3/10 Hate to say it but not the best way to close out the album. Kinda boring ballad.

Something Corporate's name is obviously an ironic reference to the type of music they play- radio rock. However, they have a few things that set them apart- one being Andrew's piano, the other being that they seem to know exactly what they are doing. "Leaving Through the Window" is an album full of huge, memorable choruses and good music. Each song seems to have the makings of a hit single, and their blend of piano, pop, and Drive-Thru style punk is definitely ready to be unleashed on the masses.

This album features 3 songs from their demo CD recorded before they had a record label (I am lucky enough to have a copy). These three songs- "Cavanaugh Park," "Straw Dog," and "Drunk Girl" are my favorite songs on the album. They feature more piano than most of the album, and "Cavanaugh Park" shows you exactly what they are capable of.

The new material on the album seems to feature less piano than their demo CD did, having more of a power pop sound. "I Woke Up In A Car" shows this style perfectly, and I predict this is the song that will make Something Corporate platinum-selling rock stars.

Buy this album now, so you can say you'd heard of them before they were hugely popular. Its definitely an enjoyable pop album, full of the kind of choruses that you have stuck in your head before the song even ends.

Rating: 3 of 5 stars. This is high end radio rock... and maybe if more radio rock were like this I'd listen to it now and then.