Aliens & Rainbows
Ferras
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberation Day | Ferras | 3:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Aliens & Rainbows | Ferras | 3:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Something About You | Ferras | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Hollywood's Not America | Ferras | 3:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Everybody Bleeds the Same | Ferras | 3:35 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | Rush | Ferras | 4:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | My Beautiful Life | Ferras | 4:34 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Soul Rock | Ferras | 4:14 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Blame, Blame, Blame | Ferras | 3:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Dear God | Ferras | 3:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Don't Give Up | Ferras | 4:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 12 | Take My Lips | Ferras | 3:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 12 Songs |
Album Review
Singer/songwriter Ferras has a remarkable ability to bait a hook, producers the Matrix and Gary Clark have a marvelous way with crescendos, and together they've created a fabulous pop album of astounding depth and beauty. The first fruits of their collaboration were introduced to the nation when Ferras' achingly lovely "Hollywood's Not America" played off the chaff on American Idol. Even so, it was the simple, breathtaking beauty of "Take My Lips" that won the singer a contract with Capitol Records. Accompanying himself on piano, Ferras performed the emotive, romantic ballad to the label's chairman, and that is how it appears on Aliens & Rainbows, the artist's debut album, with the producers accentuating the dramatic sweep of the song. And drama defines the sound and mood of this set. Like "Life," "Rush" is also an acoustic romantic ballad, and it too sounds absolutely grandiose. Both capture Ferras' emotive, lilting style to a T. Elsewhere on the set, though, the singer is less secure, leaning heavily on his influences for support. The lavish "Liberation Day," for example, perfectly slots into David Bowie's Space Oddity age canon, the even lusher title track to Goodbye Yellow Brick Road era Elton John. With its anthemic chorus "What a wonderful day to throw your illusions away," "Day" has radio hit written all over it — then again, so does the alt-rock-popper "Everybody Bleeds the Same," with its clubby beats and singalong-in-celebration-of-unity chorus. The new romantic/new wave-soaked "Something About You" should take the alterno-scene by storm, while "Don't Give Up," with its four-on-the-floor beats and exhilarating vocals, is a guaranteed club classic. Every single song within this set is of nearly equal caliber, the only flaw being the programmed beats that sap the authenticity from the otherwise sublime "Soul Rock." Ferras' performances are fabulous throughout, his lyrics thoughtful and eloquent. The themes are mostly personal and occasionally (as on "Dear God" and "My Beautiful Life") questioning, and even the romantic numbers have something new to say. The arrangements are stunning, the sound full, the atmosphere electric — but with a debut this good, where will Ferras possibly go from here?
Recent Customer Reviews
Aliens and Rainbows
by SkyhookedI loved this album and I every song on it and that doesn't happen very often. His voice and piano playing are remarkable.
I love you Ferras
by smsweeneyI think all of these songs have amazing meaning and Hollywood's Not America is just Oh MY GOD WONDERFUL. I think it has helped me out a lot and its gonna help me make good choices through life. Thank you so much Ferras, i owe you one
Aliens & Rainbows
by U2phillyWhat a great sounding cd by Ferras. Has something for everyone in this cd. Well written musically and lyrics. I can't see whats next for Ferras!
Biography
Born: 1982 in Illinois
Genre: Adult Alternative
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs by Ferras
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hollywood's Not America | Hollywood's Not America - Single | 3:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Hollywood's Not America | Aliens & Rainbows | 3:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Take My Lips | Aliens & Rainbows | 3:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Rush | Aliens & Rainbows | 4:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Something About You | Aliens & Rainbows | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $7.99
- Genres: Pop, Music, Pop/Rock, Rock, Adult Alternative
- Released: Mar 11, 2008
- ℗ (C) 2008 Virgin Records America, Inc.. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws. Manufactured by Capitol Records, Inc., 1750 North Vine Street, Hollywood, CA 90028.

