To celebrate the release of “5SOS5”, the band hosted a live event, where they performed “Caramel,” “CAROUSEL,” and “Bad Omens,” three new songs that no one had heard yet. Personally, this allowed me to take a moment and reflect on how my life connects to the song, and normalize what I am feeling.įor instance, in “Moodswings,” the lyric “I know my mood’s been swingin’ all day / Weaponised words can get in the way,” relates to my daily swinging mood that puts me on autopilot making it hard to have a conversation with others. The softer acoustics convey power, forcing the listener to pay closer attention to the content of the lyrics. As a listener, these are the songs that slow the album down from the face-paced electric guitar and heavy bass drum line used in earlier tracks. The emphasized piano and acoustic guitar parts compose a delicate and personal sound to the songs. “Emotions,” “Moodswings,” and “Older” bring an acoustic-sounding element to the table, reminiscent of Luke Hemming’s album “When Facing the Things We Turn Away From”. The combination of these tracks contributed to the strong anticipation to hear more. The isolated heavy bass, the electric guitar, and the build-up mimic sounds coming from artists like “Youngblood” or “CALM”. These tracks pay homage to the iconic 5 Seconds of Summer sound that long-term listeners can recognize, making them extremely addictive. “Take My Hand,” “Me Myself & I,” and “BLENDER” were released shortly after.
The bassline, in the beginning, has us hooked for the rest of the song, which builds up as the song continues. It was a pleasant surprise for fans back in March. It set the vibe and the tone for the album as a whole, and something that we have never heard from the band before. “COMPLETE MESS” was the first track released for the album as a single. 5SOS5 has a wide variety of songs that make us dance in our rooms one minute, and cry with emotion the next. We can see them express that in their music. The challenges the band faced in the early years of the band have helped them grow into the people they are today. They introduce a brighter tone that was a change of pace for the band and keeps the grungy, pop-punk feel that has been around since 2014. “5SOS5” is an incredible experience that flips reality on its edge by transporting listeners into a world where they can just focus on the music being played rather than the outside world. The blend of different music styles shows how they have matured over the past 10 years. The album is a reflection of the band as a whole and conveys the best image of who the band is.
However, this is what makes “5SOS5” dynamic and moving, as it seems that the album is one piece of music that reflects 5 Seconds of Summer perfectly.
Others would say that some tracks remind them of 5 Second of Summer’s previous albums, such as “Youngblood” or “CALM”. Some of the songs off “5SOS5” have a similar vibe to the two solo albums and some fans even argue that they would be better suited to those albums. Lead vocalist, Luke Hemmings, and drummer, Ashton Irwin, each put out one solo album during the pandemic that reflected who they are individually. The members of 5 Seconds of Summer have put a lot of thought into what they want to convey in their new album. Lead guitarist Michael Clifford produced most of the songs on this album and said that it was the best way to funnel the band’s ideas on the album without judgment from their creative team. This project came to life in Joshua Tree National Park, California, a place where the band was able to compose the album and inspire creativity.īassist Calum Hood said core songs of the album were written on this trip, such as “COMPLETE MESS,” “Take My Hand” and “Easy For You To Say.” They were able to express themselves freely, exactly how they wanted. Two years after their previous release, alternative pop/rock band 5 Seconds of Summer is back with their 5th studio album “5SOS5”.
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