Marianas Trench set the bar pretty high for themselves when they released “Masterpiece Theater”. There are many bands out there that never even get the chance to release an album like that, let alone try to surpass it with another release. So yeah, the boys had a lot to live up to. Luckily for all of us music lovers, Marianas Trench was more than happy to rise to the challenge and blow this album out of the water.
Ever After is a fine example of what a concept album should be, having all the songs blend together with no pauses to create a 54 minute (and two seconds) long musical fairy tale. And what makes it even better is all the songs can stand on their own as well. There are many layers that one should work through to truly appreciate this album. The superficial layer, which is just what you hear upon playing the album while doing something (ex- cleaning your room, taking a shower, baking a cake, etc). The lyrical layer, in which one just sits and listens to the lyrics, and maybe cries a little (Warning: have some tissues for “Porcelain”). The musical layer, which is one of the most beautiful experiences a listener could have. Just sit down and listen to those heartbreaking violins will ya?! And lastly, the storyline layer. Just read the story, and then listen to it with your eyes closed. It’s kind of like watching a movie, only better. (In fact, I think we should start a petition to get it turned into a movie. Or a novel. I’m down for either.)
This album just may be the best album to come of 2011 (in my opinion) and is definitely worth the buy. I myself got the deluxe edition on iTunes because it comes with three videos and I’m okay with paying $9.99 for an album to get some extra video. (Of course, you could always just buy the $7.99 version and find the videos on Youtube, ya know, from one broke kid to another.) So go pick it up.
4.5/5 (But only because I’m sure they’ll come out with another album to top this one and I want to make sure I have room to give them a higher rating :D)
Standout Tracks: “Ever After”, “Porcelain” and “No Place Like Home”.
Ever After | Ever After (Deluxe Edition)
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