Colors in the Air: On the Inside

The Indie Review
By Allie Berg
June 24, 2008

Artist: Colors in the Air
Album: On the Inside
Label: Leakmob Records

Rating:

From the cold temperatures of Buffalo, New York comes a band who is really heating things up. Colors in the Air is a band certainly on the rise. What is different about this band from others you might ask? Genuine talent. These guys aren’t just playing the same three chords over and over again. The musical introductions and perfectly planned harmonies are simply on point.

Instead of completely filling the songs with lyrics, Colors in the Air focuses more on the power of actual music and showcasing their talent on their debut album On the Inside. In the first track; Maybe Tonight, it takes a small while for lyrics to kick in, but when they do, they come in at exactly the right time. Singer, Brian Miller sounds as if he has been doing this for years and years and has phenomenal vocal ability. At times it reminds me a little bit of Adam Levine (Maroon 5) and Chris Martin (Coldplay). Although it is the singer that stands out to me, each band member plays a crucial role in the outcome of On the Inside.

On the Inside as a whole is extremely well put together and sounds extremely professional. These guys are trying to bring back what music should sound like. The pop punk trend has gone on for way too long and its refreshing to see a new band straying away from that trend. If you like music, and talent, Colors in the Air will be touring this summer so give them a listen and check them out live!

Stand Out Tracks:

“Maybe Tonight”
“Echoes”
“Raindrops”