‘Picture Show’ releases to larger market than previous

“Neon Trees” started its career “with a whisper” and are now looking to make a larger presence in the music industry with its newest album.
“Picture Show,” was released April 17 and features the alternative, new wave style of music that has come to define the band.
The album is a collection of modern synth-pop tracks that have energy and ambition, while at times seem to use tired and overused themes in today’s music trends.
It is the second album from the band. Its first, titled “Habits” was released in 2010.
“Neon Trees” was formed by Tyler Glenn and Chris Allen in 2004 in Utah. Branden Campbell and Elaine Bradley later joined the band.
Its musical style is often associated with songs from “The Killers” and “The Strokes.”
“Neon Trees” gained much of its attention from singles, including “Animal” from its first album and “Wish List” during the holiday season last year.
“Animal” was released as a single in 2010 and reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 charts.
The lead single from “Picture Show” titled “Everybody Talks” was released last year on Dec. 20 and has been featured in commercials for the Buick Verano.
Glenn, vocalist, gives the single most of its energy and carries the song.
For some, like myself, the song could show more of his skills as an artist if he toned down on the somewhat whiny voice he gives while performing.
For devoted fans of Neon Trees, the emotion Glenn puts behind the song will only help them become more in love with the newest release.
While the album does not focus as much on a message, it does provide a subtle theme, and is an upbeat collection of songs.
“Moving In The Dark” and “Everybody Talks” are two of my favorite tracks from the album. They seem edgier than other tracks and are true to the band’s style.
“Teenage Sounds” and “Hooray for Hollywood” are songs that have a great sound but lack uniqueness.
“Mad Love” seems to fall flat for me in comparison to other songs and does not have the energy to make it one of their signature songs.
“Lessons In Love” is a track that features the work of Kaskade, a DJ and record producer. It is a song about handling the complex moments of relationships and is also a track on Kaskade’s album, “Fire & Ice.”
“Still Young” is about youthfulness and keeping a relationship going.
“I Am The D.J.” is another memorable song from the album. It is an upbeat song with the message of remembering fond memories from the past.
Other songs on the album include “Hooray For Hollywood,” “Weekend,” “Trust” and “Close to You.”
Its rise to fame has been slow, but their sound is in line with many current artist who reach a wide audience through unique musical style and stage presentation.
For fans of the band’s last album, this new release will show its maturity as artists and emerging figures in the music business.
“Picture Show” has received little attention on charts and in the press, but I predict the album will be one of the most influential albums of the year.
“Neon Trees” is scheduled to perform songs from its current album May 25 at the 35th Annual Riverfest in Little Rock.