Artist: Everclear Album: Invisible Stars

Year: 2012
Duration: 38:22

A Critical Review of Invisible Stars, the Latest Everclear Album

Everclear remains a favorite band among rock fans, since the 1990s when they debuted with songs such as “Santa Monica” and “Heroin Girl,” but is their latest album as good as their previous ones? Invisible Stars, the ninth studio album by Everclear, came out in 2012, and it was a highly anticipated record. Today we’ll take a critical look at this album, exploring everything from the artist’s history and the music genre of the album to the best songs, the most innovative parts, and some criticisms.

Everclear’s lead singer, Art Alexakis, founded the band in 1991, in Portland, Oregon. The band’s music style mixes pop-rock and grunge, and they have released various successful albums. Everclear’s songs have resonated strongly with people due to their honest and emotional lyrics. Their latest album, Invisible Stars, maintains this tradition. It’s a rock album with a personal touch, and it explores various, sometimes dark themes with Alexakis working through the struggles of family and addiction.

Invisible Stars is a rock album with an alternative touch, exploring themes of faith, redemption, and healing. The album includes music with catchy rhythms and lyrics that fans have come to expect of Everclear. The music genre of the album is reminiscent of their early work, but it’s updated with a new sound. The band includes more acoustics and pianos in Invisible Stars compared to their earlier albums, which adds more emotional weight to the songs and gives the album a different feel.

The best songs on the album are “Be Careful What You Ask For,” “The Swing,” and “I Am Better Without You.” These tracks have catchy hooks and intricate stories told through Alexakis’ lyrics. Everclear fans will appreciate songs with the classic themes, such as love and loss, but there are more personal tracks, which gives the album an intimate feel that makes it emotionally resonant.

The most innovative part of the album is that Alexakis opened up about his addiction, mental health struggles, and belief in a higher power. The album also explores themes such as the United States’ economic crisis and social inequality. It's clear that Alexakis is exploring new depths of his songwriting and entering new territories with this album.

Nevertheless, the album could have been better in some aspects; surprisingly, some tracks feel a bit monotonous. For instance, “Tiger In A Burning Tree” lacks a bit of the organic feel of the album. It doesn’t have anything wrong, but it's not as catchy or up to par with the other tracks and sounds a bit formulaic.

In conclusion, Invisible Stars, the latest album by Everclear explores complex themes in the traditional style of the band's music. The lyrics are captivating, intimate, and honest, while the music creates a sense of nostalgia for fans of alternative rock. Some tracks could have been better, but overall the album is an enjoyable work of art. Everclear fans will find this album to be a continuation of the band’s legacy, and those unfamiliar with their earlier work might enjoy Invisible Stars.

In conclusion, Invisible Stars, the latest album by Everclear explores complex themes in the traditional style of the band's music. The lyrics are captivating, intimate, and honest, while the music creates a sense of nostalgia for fans of alternative rock. Some tracks could have been better, but overall the album is an enjoyable work of art. Everclear fans will find this album to be a continuation of the band’s legacy, and those unfamiliar with their earlier work might enjoy Invisible Stars.