America Town
Five for Fighting
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Easy Tonight | Five for Fighting | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Bloody Mary (A Note On Apathy) | Five for Fighting | 3:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Superman (It's Not Easy) | Five for Fighting | 3:41 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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America Town | Five for Fighting | 3:51 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Something About You | Five for Fighting | 4:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Jainy | Five for Fighting | 3:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Michael Jordan | Five for Fighting | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Out of Love | Five for Fighting | 3:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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The Last Great American | Five for Fighting | 2:59 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Love Song | Five for Fighting | 3:38 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Boat Parade | Five for Fighting | 2:50 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Alright | Five for Fighting | 3:20 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Do You Mind | Five for Fighting | 2:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 13 Songs |
Album Review
A clean and bright effort that delivers some heavy themes, America Town is a very American-sounding album: drifting from song to song is like driving through the Midwest from town to town, each town offering its own stories, not all of which are happy. Singer/songwriter John Ondrasik tackles topics like suicide on "Easy Tonight" and the desire to belong ("Superman", which became an anthem for post-9/11 Americans one year after the album's release) but still manages to see the silver lining in the areas of family ("Easy Tonight") and idolatry ("Michael Jordan"). The songs are sung in a fragile growl, a little like Eddie Vedder singing a lullaby, and backed with some very straightforward acoustic guitar and piano-led rock. The focus is clearly on the lyrics, which are well written and effectively sung.
Customer Reviews
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This one of few albums that I can listen to from start to finish. The songs are meaningful, too. Alcoholisim (Bloody Mary), divorce (Love Song), love (Jainy)..... Then one's you can't figure out, but you love them anyway. Definately worth thirteen bucks.
Superman
This is the most amazing song I have ever heard. Even tho its sad, its beautiful and i love the story it tells. <3
Terrific Songs-both music and lyrics
It is rare to find the blend of originality, depth and musical talent evident in this album. The lyrics of these songs are as solid as the melodies. The test of a good lyric is the extent to which it elicits memories or reflections about the self. The test of good music is the extent to which it lingers on in the mind, and you find yourself wanting to hear it again, either by humming it to yourself an hour later or repeating the track instantly. Five for Fighting has the musical genius to be able to deliver on both music and lyrics. Skeptical? Listen closely to Superman and see if your mind can put it away easily.
Biography
Formed: January 07, 1965 in Los Angeles, CA
Genre: Rock
Years Active: '90s, '00s, '10s
Top Albums and Songs By Five for Fighting
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100 Years | 100 Years - Single | 4:04 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Superman (It's Not Easy) | America Town | 3:41 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Chances | Slice | 3:35 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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100 Years | The Battle for Everything | 4:04 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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The Riddle | Two Lights | 3:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Superman | Songs from Dawson's Creek, Vol. 2 | 3:40 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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World | Two Lights | 3:52 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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100 Years (Acoustic Version) | 100 Years - Single | 3:55 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Slice | Slice | 3:34 | $1.29 | View In iTunes |
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Easy Tonight | America Town | 4:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.99
- Genres: Rock, Music, Adult Alternative, Pop, Singer/Songwriter, Alternative, Singer/Songwriter, Contemporary Singer/Songwriter
- Released: Sep 12, 2000
- ℗ 2000 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
