3 - The Airborne Toxic Event - Timeless
Well, we made it all the way to #3 to find our first (and only) returning band from the past. The Airborne Toxic Event landed at #7 in 2011 with "All I Ever Wanted" and have returned this year with an explosively devestating track titled "Timeless". I feel it bears saying that with this album, Mikel Jollett has vaulted himself (and his band) up to "All-Time" status among the ranks of bands that I truly love.
First of all, the album "Such Hot Blood" is a fantastic follow up to 2011's "All At Once". The band first dropped an EP, "The Secret" which features four of the first 5 tracks on the LP, including "Timeless". The single kicks off with a haunting guitar piece, leading into a drowning bass-line and soft building drum bit. Jollett's voice is drenched in pain as he begins to spin a tale of dying love. The video is shot by the seashore in slow motion. The members of TATE are featured prominently on the beach, as well as a girl in a white wedding dress. There are men with briefcases and papers flying around as well. The line that absolutely split my heart in two is found in the 2nd verse - "I see how they run through the tall grass, such thoughtless minds; I wish I was thoughtless too...". All the feels, man. All the feels. And just when you think you've had enough, the guitar solo reaches inside of your soul and wrings you dry.
The album features TATE's usual beautiful use of violins and other stringed instruments, which are a nice switch-up from the usual synth-heavy alt/rock scene. Anna Bulbrook's harmonies work perfectly with Jollett's and can be prominently found in my next favorite track, "Elizabeth". All the way through, there isn't a song that I don't like on this album but it lacks the fun and excitement factor that "All At Once" spun in-between it's heartfelt ballads. It really is a great album and if you've ever felt heartache in your life I'd urge you to pick it up and give it a spin. It's amazing that this song only made it to #3 but it's a testament to the band's staying power that they are the only band to repeat from previous years.
Title: Timeless
Artist: The Airborne Toxic Event
Album: Such Hot Blood
Previous #3s
2012: Walk the Moon - Anna Sun
2011: Matt and Kim - Good for Great
2010: Fear Factory - Final Exit
2009: Owl City - Fireflies
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