Travie McCoy – “Lazarus” Review
Lazarus – Travie McCoy
Fueled By Ramen, LLC
Released: June 07, 2010
Rating: 7.0/10
Travie McCoy is no newbie to the scene, he has been the lead vocalist of the alternative hip-hop group Gym Class Heroes since 2001. He also used to be better known for dating the cali girl Katy Perry. However, recently he released his solo album “Lazarus”. This CD has not left my car for about two weeks now. Half of the album actually displays the artists talent and the other half is truly fun music. The album kicks off with a couple jams about feeling good, life out on the road and the hit single about wanting to be a billionaire featuring new pop and hip-hop star Bruno Mars. The album continues with songs about trying to get over past relationships, nostalgia for childhood, and the pain that goes along with being cheated on. Not only is the subject matter vast so is the range of different musical styles incorporated – their is everything from light ska beats, piano-led rhythm, funk, bubble-gum pop, and rock. This album has a lot to offer and truly was a pleasant surprise. While none of this music will change the world, it is chocked full of songs I could listen to over and over again.
check out Travie’s blog: http://traviesblog.com/
Watch the music video for “Billionaire” and check out my recommendations after the jump…
“Lazarus” Tracklisting, my recommendations are bolded:
- Dr. Feel Good (feat. Cee-Lo Green)
- Superbad
- Billionaire (feat. Bruno Mars)
- Need You
- Critical
- Akidagain
- We’ll Be Alright
- Manual (feat. T-Pain and Young Cash)
- After Midnight
- Don’t Pretend (feat. Colin Munroe)
