Augustana "Augustana"

I can't help but hear an arrangement that may "Steal Your Heart" because of it's sound, but may be even more likely to if you are a fan of Mr. Springsteen. It reminds me of what The Killers did on their second record which could have been an (un) intentional homage to The Boss, but the influence was undeniable, and this record is no different. "Wrong Side of Love" I can't help but hear a little bit of Mr. Flowers when I listen to Layus sing. Sometimes I have mysterious ways of making connections, but as soon as I am "On The Other Side" of the chorus I can see the band performing over the grand canyon under the rising sun; somewhere between both the aforementioned artists. Some people have hobbies, and "Counting Stars" seems pretty intimidating because you can easily lose your place, but if I had help from funk-less Dani California full of strings, beautiful harmonies and Layus's distinctive twang of his vox (cross between Petty and Flowers?) A song that documents that feeling of indestructibility when they are in the arms of their everlasting love. We do all live on "Borrowed Time," and these three minutes and nine odd seconds were worth spending on acquainting myself with the rhythm. "Sometimes in life you meet the people that you think you trust/Wake up one day and find that everything had turned to dust."  The bass is still in the background, but it's now a little more audible, and likes to play a game called hit me with your best shot. However, this is a little more difficult, even though the players couldn't really see me I still got "Shot In The Dark,"  and I have this song stuck in my head. Maybe it's the chorus, they often are sharp shooters when it comes to making a dent in your memory bank. If you are with a person who has always been there for you, at your worst and best, will always will give you the benefit of the doubt, and is attractive (but not as attractive as you hope) maybe it's best to give them a shot because too often people realize that they had a good thing after they become "Someone's Baby Now." Thenext song is not as fierce as a "Hurricane."In fact, it is quite the opposite, and features some good ol' mouth organ at the end.  "Just Stay Here Tonight" i say "It doesn't take a sign to see/The best things never come for free/and even if it's made to bleed" it only means i love you because "You Were Made For Me." Just like the minimalistic instrumentation was made for the message the lyrics present; We can love someone so much to the point where we believe they turn all the wrongs right, or the world will stop turning, but just because you are aware that it's kinda naive to believe that, it does not mean you don't love them. Steal Your Heart Away, On The Other Side, Counting Stars,  Shot in the Dark, and Hurricane