Blue October have never been rigid in their creative musical pursuits. This new album is no exception.
BLUE OCTOBER - Any Man in America
The Houston band has upped their stakes on the new album. Front man Justin Furstenfeld has also served up mulitple pieces of genre chunks to fans. There's everything in here, from rap to sleek pop/ R&B often set off by electronic backbeats. Blue October has explored boundaries while still giving fans what they adore. So for some, this will be the best album yet. ~I
Check out this review. There have been a few harsh ones. This takes a more measured tone. Band info HERE.
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