Far East Movement "Free-Wired"

This group was part of the Far East Movement, which seems to have the initiative to get the “Girls on the Dance Floor” and not much else. They show that they have a lot of potential when it comes to making interesting compositions and  Free-Wired concoctions; mashing elements that seem too risky at times. This music is great for playing at a party, even with the stereotypes you expect their lyrics to be a little farther reaching. To take it into context, the song’s goal is accomplished; who wants to talk philosophy and  quantum mechanics at a dance party? Dev has a sexy voice, and even if her verses are pretty silly she still sounds the same; works well with the production the cataracs bring to the table “Like a G6.” The prominent piano and synth soar like a “Rocketeer,” and Ryan Tedder has no problem hitting those high notes either. While all those things are enjoyable I do think the verses are the best so far, especially those by Kev Nish. “If I  Was You” I would go back to grammar school (OMG). Snoop Dogg is in the house, so you know this another one of those booty anthems. “She Owns The Night,” but I have to say that the hook and the chorus share co-ownership of this song; no doubt. I happen to remember a classic track by a bunch of beasties whenever I hear this, “So What?”  Keri Hilson takes center stage in this song, and “Don’t Look Down” because she is reaching for the stars, and that would hurt more than just her heart to fall out of love. I’m feeling slightly claustrophobic when I listen to the next track, and I am not exaggerating  when I feel like I am “Fighting For Air” because this song’s production is pretty dense, while the verses in this song are pretty tight; Shout-out to Vincent Frank as well. I’ll put up a “White Flag”because the song is too catchy to resist. The final song went to the love shack, took part in the bad touch and put it “2gether” with the help of Kanobby. This was another album that I had listened to over a year ago, and never thought to review until now. As said before they have lots of potential. They can be successful with making party songs, very, but there is more talent still there to set a higher standard for themselves. There really were no weak songs on this album either, if you like great party songs. If you want to dive deeper into their psyche look somewhere else; they do drop some doozies here and there (nothing too complex, but I love this line: “My life isn't measured by the breaths I take/But the moments with you that take my breath away” on track eight, go figure.)