Not many artists make as much out of their second chance as the sisters do, and hopefully their excellent album will find the audience it deserves.
showcasing their talents is something Aly & AJ have already done in prior releases. ever since “Ten Years,” “Sanctuary” and the collection of loose singles ahead, it shouldn’t come off as a surprise that their at-last LP record would hang on a synthpop-based production whenever it could. the cheerful sonic aspects are accompanied with great hooks and twists that rewinds in your head unremittingly, which made this project a remarkable one at first listen. ... read more
As expected, Aly & AJ released an amazing album, which can be safely called one of the best this year. "a touch..." is exactly what you need to listen to in spring, because it's breezy, light and airy.
Surprised at their progression from the Disney days. Fully expected Selena Gomez/Demi Levato style pop, but I really enjoyed this one.
Pretty Places • 6.7
Lost Cause • 6
Break Yourself • 6
Slow Dancing • 6.3
Paradise • 6.3
Symptom of Your Touch • 6
Lucky to Get Him • 6.2
Listen!!! • 6.2
Don't Need Nothing • 6
Stomach • 6
Personal Cathedrals • 6.3
Hold Out • 6.3
Dead on the Beach • 6
Get Over Here • 6.5
Am I Alright • 6
Way Way Back • 6
1. Pretty Places = 10
2. Lost Cause = 8.7
3. Break Yourself = 8.2
4. Slow Dancing = 10
5. Paradise = 9.0
6. Symptom of Your Touch = 10
7. Lucky to Get Him = 8.2
8. Listen!!! = 10
9. Don't Need Nothing = 8.5
10. Stomach = 9.5
11. Personal Cathedrals = 10
12. Hold Out = 9.7
1 | Pretty Places 5:19 | 87 |
2 | Lost Cause 3:15 | 83 |
3 | Break Yourself 3:17 | 78 |
4 | Slow Dancing 4:27 | 84 |
5 | Paradise 4:44 | 80 |
6 | Symptom of Your Touch 3:15 | 84 |
7 | Lucky to Get Him 4:21 | 80 |
8 | Listen!!! 3:50 | 80 |
9 | Don't Need Nothing 3:23 | 82 |
10 | Stomach 3:15 | 80 |
11 | Personal Cathedrals 3:46 | 88 |
12 | Hold Out 4:05 | 84 |
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