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Influenced by the songwriting classicism of piano men Elton John, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and neo-soul star John Legend, Mêlée present their own style of carefully crafted melodic pop on Devils & Angels, the quartet’s debut album for Warner Bros. Records, released on April 3rd. The songs, which range from driving pop-rock anthems to uplifting power ballads, are characterized by solid hooks, lilting melodies, and frontman Chris Cron’s soaring vocals and expressive piano-playing.
On tracks like first single, “Built to Last,” Mêlée display a grown-up songcraft, one with an unabashed emotionalism uncommon in young bands these days. Upon first listen, Devils & Angels may sound like an album full of relationship songs, but dig deeper and you’ll find reflections on “getting in fights with friends, songs about friends coming home from college and not being able to get jobs,” says Cron. “The album is about being in your ’20s in modern America. It’s about our experiences right now - with life, love, friends - and asking questions about where we’re going and what’s going to happen. That’s the whole theme.”
Adds guitarist Ricky Sans: “There are obviously several really optimistic love songs, but others have to do with problems that our friends and loved ones were going through.” “Imitation” deals with one of Sans’ girlfriends finding out that her sister was schizophrenic. “I was carrying a lot of weight dealing with this broken family who were being torn apart by all this crazy stuff,” he says. “And the song is about how there’s nothing you can do but hope for the best and be there for the people in your life.”
Influenced by the songwriting classicism of piano men Elton John, Coldplay’s Chris Martin, and neo-soul star John Legend, Mêlée present their own style of carefully crafted melodic pop on Devils & Angels, the quartet’s debut album for Warner Bros. Records, released on April 3rd. The songs, which range from driving pop-rock anthems to uplifting power ballads, are characterized by solid hooks, lilting melodies, and frontman Chris Cron’s soaring vocals and expressive piano-playing.
On tracks like first single, “Built to Last,” Mêlée display a grown-up songcraft, one with an unabashed emotionalism uncommon in young bands these days. Upon first listen, Devils & Angels may sound like an album full of relationship songs, but dig deeper and you’ll find reflections on “getting in fights with friends, songs about friends coming home from college and not being able to get jobs,” says Cron. “The album is about being in your ’20s in modern America. It’s about our experiences right now - with life, love, friends - and asking questions about where we’re going and what’s going to happen. That’s the whole theme.”
Adds guitarist Ricky Sans: “There are obviously several really optimistic love songs, but others have to do with problems that our friends and loved ones were going through.” “Imitation” deals with one of Sans’ girlfriends finding out that her sister was schizophrenic. “I was carrying a lot of weight dealing with this broken family who were being torn apart by all this crazy stuff,” he says. “And the song is about how there’s nothing you can do but hope for the best and be there for the people in your life.”
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Paladin_Rocker wrote:
Incredible Band! they deserve a lot more publicity than they have now Keep Rockin'
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mall19 wrote:
I do like Everyday Behavior and all of the EPs they've released before Devils & Angels, their lyrics definitely appear to be more down-to-earth and more relatable, at least, for me. But you definitely can't help but admit that they grew as musicians, and their musicianship and originality went beyond their limits. I wish their lyrics in Devils & Angels were as stellar as the one in Everyday Behavior, but I'm still impressed with this band, through and through. I can't wait until they're done with their album, they told me the sound is a mixture of Everyday Behavior and Devils & Angels, plus some new things. It's going to be great. :)
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pathofthespider wrote:
I wish they'd go back to playing the way they did before Devils and Angels. They were incredible back then. D&A just doesn't have the same heart to it. :C
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the-honey wrote:
I just got to know them, and I must tell they're one of the most greatest pop rock bands I've ever heard :)
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Vanitas1440 wrote:
They really deserve more fame than they currently have. It's a great band, and I love (especially their 2nd album) their music.
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placebosyndrome wrote:
it's a shame that these guys are huge here in America, you know, their homeland.
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kopgirl wrote:
underrated
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marijolee wrote:
Brilliant band, really underrated [2] EXTREMELY underrated. I wish they were more popular... Chris has an amaaazing voice
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decadelate wrote:
if anyone wants "The War (Piano Version)" let me know! by far the greatest song.
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johny016 wrote:
built to last is magical ... one of the magicals since Lifehouse's You and Me
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V3nder wrote:
Please, upload Melee - Devil and Angels all album. Best on the [spam] me please.
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nickwang wrote:
很喜欢魅力帮的歌，第一次接触是在三星的手机广告！希望能在中国看你们的现场表演！
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falling_sky7 wrote:
just listened to built to last and i was seriously amazed. love love love love them already.
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jesusjvc wrote:
Me gusta mucho la cancione de Built to last =)
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TrumpetBoy261 wrote:
<3 Mêlée
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Indieooo wrote:
@ Huwgo: You're so right! I was expecting more listeners here on Last.fm
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Huwgo wrote:
Brilliant band, really underrated.
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toyour wrote:
She's Gonna Find Me Here came up on shuffle on my ipod, and I gave it a listen and was wowed.
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manxmaid wrote:
Totally agree with steelsprout's comments below, and like SietseB I too thought 'Built to Last' was a Keane track when I first heard it. More please!
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SietseB wrote:
"Can't believe they aren't huge. Reminiscent of The Script and Keane at times, quality pop with choruses you could eat your dinner off. Talent and global success don't always go together - but they are getting there." Yeah, I thought that too, when I first heard Built to last I actually thought it was a song by Keane, but then I discovered that it was this band... I love their Music :D
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