There are a bunch of words clouding up my head that I'd like to use to describe this album. Such as "sublime," or "breathtaking," or even "vital." 
Still, I fear these words wont give half the justice that this album deserves. Simply, there are no words in the english language that live up to Looking For a Feeling.  Maybe there are words so extraordinary in the Spanish language, or maybe French or Hebrew. I dunno. But they're not in my dictionary.
I can tell you this, however. When you play this album for the very first time, all the words exploding within your head but can't directly put your finger on; will be written all over your face. 
And those are the words  that do the album justice. Those are the words Val needs to hear. Those are the words Val thrives on. Our true ecstatic love.
I owe this album more than anything. With all the new suck-ass albums that have been arduously surfacing every which way you look these past few years with the excuse "we've matured," this is one album that stays true to us. I almost lost my complete faith in today's music had it not been for this album. 
I could sit here and I'd tell you how honest and addicting and loving each track is, from track one down to the gut wrenching acoustic tracks in the end and more, but I'd write all day. Check it out for yourself. Looking for a Feeling is my pocket guide to every day life. And it's as simple as plugging headphones into my ears and bobbing my big head to the music. 
Thank you Val.
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Val Emmich does it again with his latest installment. This album is a work of art. It showcases his raw talent. his passion for music pours through his voice and his melodies are what he feels and his lyrics are his pure thoughts. He never fails to surprise. this album is very well put together. From the 1st song, "Don't Wanna Go Home" to the last. It takes you through a journey. A wonderful, insightful, intriguing journey of "LFAFYNKYN" and by the end you have found that feeling. There is not one song that you will skip, this is an album you want to listen to over and over again, each track has it's own personality and links into the next. This album is on repeat on my iPod, computer, and CD player. I cannot get enough of it. It is exactly the feeling I never knew i needed but I am glad I have found it. Thank you Val =)
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Val takes raw passion fused with deep insight, and painstakingly sculpts it into enduring music which rewards at every level of detail.  Whether you want to be immersed in handsome melodies sprinkled with aural treats -- or caught up in thoughtful, layered, resonant lyrics -- or just rock out and sing along to some kick-ass hooks -- this album is there for you.  The bonus acoustic tracks not only provide a different perspective on songs from the digital release, they are beautiful, intimate compositions in their own right.
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