Great songs executed with passion and sincerity
author: Control-alt-delete
Tuesday Song is the second full-length CD release by Brian Hazard of Color Theory. On this set Brian has put a lot more effort into the production and recording quality than on the first Color Theory album, Sketches in Grey. The instrumentation is fuller, the vocals more crisp, and the arrangements more complex. Still, each of the new songs is true to Color Theory's previously established style and mood. With the first track, "Outside Girl", you can already tell that there are going to be more synths and a more dancey feel to the album. But, as the album goes on you quickly find that the framework for each song is still a piano ballad, simply with more synth texture and rhythm woven into each song. Brian's voice is very smooth as he glides over the intricate melody lines with seeming ease. Simply put, this CD is synthpop for the romantic- it is one to put on when you're in one of those "sit-by-the-fireplace-with-your-lover" moods, or one of those "I-sure-miss-her..." moods.
Certainly not all of the songs are joyous love songs. There are a couple that delve more into doubt about relationships or desperate pleads forattention, but love in one way or another seems to be the underlying theme through most of the album. My personal favorite track is the emotional song "Forget His Voice". The chorus is strong, and the message sung with fervor.
If you want a driving beat and analog squiggles galore, then Tuesday Song is not the album for you. If you want great songs executed with passion and sincerity, then Tuesday Song will not let you down.
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An excellent second album
author: Jason Baker
There's a certain type of synthpop artist I like more than any other. It's the synthpop artist who lays bare their soul in nearly every song, not just writing a song for the song's sake, but actually expressing themselves and their hopes, doubts, and fears in their songs. Color Theory (Brian Hazard) is one of those few bands. The music here is a more textured blending of the synths and piano, to a great effect. A very balanced sound, for those who thought the piano was overused in the first album, Sketches In Grey. With each of these songs, especially " The Perfect Song", " Just Who I Am", and " Softer Than Sleep", you can really tell Brian is speaking from past experience. In fact, one song, "Entirely", had such deep lyrics, Brian had a contest on his webpage for people to try and interpret what the lyrics meant. Had I not overlooked one line in the song, I think I would have had it down pat. But anyway... this album is chock full of very emotional songs. Not to mention these songs all have hooks in the choruses that'll grab onto you for the whole day. An excellent second album. Definitely breaks the "sophomore album curse".
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Magical...
author: David Nelson
There is something magical in the way that Color Theory writes music. This is evident in their debut album, Sketches In Grey. With their second release, Tuesday Song, Color Theory gives us more of the same: music that is no less than brilliant. A blend of pianos, synths, and emotion-filled vocals create their unique sound. This album, along with their first, is a must for anyone who loves beautiful piano-based music.
Brian Hazard's song craft is excellent. Songs like "Unrehearsed" and "September Spoke in Red" are packed with emotion as well as good pop sensibility. My favorite track is "Entirely". This song, to me, is Color Theory at it best. If you've never seen Brian live, I highly recommend taking in a show.
So if you're on an analog overdose and need a quick escape, then Color Theory is for you.
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Elegant electropop with a personal touch.
author: Mark Nicholas, Cosmicity
Color Theory's new album Tuesday Song goes places that Brian Hazard (Color Theory himself) only hinted at with previous works. Taking his classical background and fusing it with the unique timbres of the synthpop world, Brian Hazard has created a sound like no other. The lyrics on this CD alone are reason to explore Tuesday Song; with subjects running the entire spectrum of relationship experiences -- all the way to the daringly non-fiction song he used for a real-life proposal to his fiance' entitled "The Perfect Song."
Can you hear blips and blurps in piano ballads without diminishing the emotion? You can now. Can you bring back 80's synth-fun without being cheesy? You can now.
If you love synthpop - and more importantly - if you love brilliant songwriting, be sure to check out Tuesday Song. You won't be disappointed.
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