Apples in Stereo - New Magnetic Wonder: B

Music: 8/10 Vocals: 4/5 Lyrics: 4/5 Production: 4/5
Total: 20/25: B

Apples in Stereo have been around since at least 1995. I'm surprised I haven't heard of them sooner. They are a very eclectic powerpop band. On this album, they tend to morph and emulate various styles. I don't know if this is their trademark or not. But, they move from straight ahead guitar pop rock, to Elvis, to the Beatles, to 70s hippie jams, and everything else. It takes a bit to get used to moving in and out of styles, but most of the songs are very good with only one or two that could have been left off the album.

For me the two standouts are "7 Stars" and "Radiation" which kind of are similar to the poppier side of Smashing Pumpkins like "1979" and "Rocket". But there plenty of other solid tracks on this one. It won't blow you away, but it's extremely solid and worth a listen.