Rules
The Whitest Boy Alive
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | Keep a Secret | The Whitest Boy Alive | 4:07 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Intentions | The Whitest Boy Alive | 3:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Courage | The Whitest Boy Alive | 4:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Timebomb | The Whitest Boy Alive | 3:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Rollercoaster Ride | The Whitest Boy Alive | 2:39 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | High On the Heels | The Whitest Boy Alive | 3:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | 1517 | The Whitest Boy Alive | 3:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Gravity | The Whitest Boy Alive | 3:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Promise Less or Do More | The Whitest Boy Alive | 4:17 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Dead End | The Whitest Boy Alive | 3:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | Island | The Whitest Boy Alive | 7:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
iTunes Review
Erlend Øye from Kings of Convenience initially wanted the Whitest Boy Alive to form as an electronic-based project, but on their second album Rules, the skewed vision solidifies even more as the quartet approximates dance music on standard rock band instruments, making for an outfit that sounds like a more festive Kings of Convenience and a grittier, earthier version of Parisian funksters Phoenix. If the distorted electric piano on “Keep a Secret” doesn’t get you moving, the four-on-the-floor disco rhythms are sure to charge your batteries. The short synthy breakdown on “Courage” is another moment of movement-inducing gold, but it’s the groove of “1517” that’s easily the most infectious moment here. “Island” is another solid standout with its dislocated keyboard intro that unveils mellow beats pulsing with the coolness of early ‘90s Madchester hits. Throughout the album Øye’s comforting tenor keeps things feeling relaxed and euphoric like a post-massage afterglow. Overall, Rules is slightly more mellow than the band’s 2006 debut Dreams.
Recent Customer Reviews
GREAT
by mashmushALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THIS WHOLE ALBUM IS GREAT... very relaxing melodies good lyrics...if youre thinking of only buying one song you should buy "island" best song of the whole album... its worth it
Not So Much
by TD SimsAll of the songs on this album put together aren't half as good as "Fireworks", "Golden Cage" or "Borders" from WBA's first album "Dreams." The intensity and urgency of "Dreams" is gone, replaced with a kinder, lamer sound. The soft, summer-breezy vibe that works so well on his King of Convenience records makes these tracks watered down Yacht Rock with obnoxious nods to 70's lounge acts. The standout track here, "1517" is not worth the .99. Spend your money on the far-superior "Dreams," or try something from artists like Yeasayer or The Rapture.
It's a keeper for sure
by dv8guybostonI woke up one morning with this album on my shuffle play after a night out. I woke up feeling great about the music and not so great about the night before. It is a keeper for sure and the music took the load off an otherwise painful day. It is a bright spot. Get it.
Biography
Formed: 2003 in Berlin, Germany
Genre: Alternative
Years Active: '00s
Top Albums and Songs by The Whitest Boy Alive
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Burning | Dreams | 3:11 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Golden Cage | Dreams | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Don't Give Up | Dreams | 5:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Fireworks | Dreams | 3:12 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Inflation | Dreams | 3:49 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Alternative, Music, Electronic, Indie Rock
- Released: Mar 31, 2009
- ℗ 2009 Bubbles Records
