Album Review: Hello Hollywood - Late Nights And Lovers
If slick, catchy pop-rock is your kinda thing, than you'll love Hello Hollywood. The Arizona five-piece have crafted and produced some of the most hook-laden songs you'll hear all summer with their debut EP, 'Late Nights and Lovers'.'Danger Danger' kicks off things and its everything you'd expect; upbeat and very catchy with strong vocals from Mike Wolf. Whilst 'Celebutant' sees the band leaning more towards their rock side. However this isn't a bad thing, as they keep to their pop roots with subtle electronics and a chorus, that will highly likely get you seeing along after a few listens.
Unsurprisingly 'Summer Sweetness' follows the same structure, even though it is a more slightly laid back track, that is perfect for a summer's evening. Next is 'So Late So Sorry' a steady track that is led by its bass line and blend of melodies, which the band pull off well.
'Kids Undercover' sees the band lyrically taking a retrospective yet positive outlook on life, with the usual tight, upbeat style that the band have definitely have down to a tee.
As expected the band end the EP on a slow note. 'If I Could Be' has all the pop-rock ballad elements; sad emotional lyrics, strings and that standard slow build up, that sees the whole band joining in at the end. Once again I don't mean to sound negative, as the band do it well and they manage to keep you holding on untill the last note.
'Late Nights and Lovers' on the whole shows a band, that knows how to write good 3 minute pop-rock songs. Unfortunaly for Hello Hollywood, there are plenty of others who know to do the same thing. Nevertheless this can not stop them from standing out from the crowd, as they've got the talent and potential. If you're a fan of bands like The Maine and The Cab, you will love Hello Hollywood, they're more catchier with songs that after a few listens, will quickly have you hooked. Definitely one to watch in the coming year.
3.5/5
'Late Nights And Lovers' By Hello Hollywood is released on July 14th.
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Sean Reid
