Bulletproof Picasso
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Bulletproof Picasso
Bulletproof Picasso is the seventh studio album by American rock band Train. The album was released by Columbia Records in Friday-release countries on September 12, 2014, and in the United States on September 16, 2014. It is available on CD, vinyl and as a digital download.[2] It is the band's first album without drummer and founding member Scott Underwood, who departed from the band before it was recorded. It is also the band's first album since 2006's For Me, It's You to feature a full band line up. The producers were Azeem, Espionage, Greg Kurstin, Jake Sinclair, Butch Walker and Whams.-Wikipidea
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sputnik music
The devil in denim.
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rock music raider
If you like your whiskey with lots of soda on a sunny, quiet, laid back afternoon, then Bulletproof Picasso may be for you. If you like it on the rocks or straight in a dirty, smoky downtown club, go looking somewhere else. And I hope they will improve their performance for next time or I will drop them as well.
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pop goes the charts
That being said, it’s worth a purchase and support to keep the guys chugging along down the tracks of top-selling music.
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all music
He may have pushed these words down in the mix, but they still run throughout Bulletproof Picasso, and they sometimes distract ("Cadillac, Cadillac take me home/I'd rather play games on my G4 phone"), but by pushing feel over meaning, Train have wound up emphasizing their strengths.
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you everyday traveler
I also wasn't impressed with "Cadillac, Cadillac" either. Both this song and "Angel in Blue Jeans" gave me the feeling that the band was desperate and needed money. Neither of which entice me to buy an album. I don't buy albums because they have top hits; I buy albums because the music is awesome.
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that susan williams
I loved so many tunes on this album: these guys are hook-masters. This project is rife with memorable, hooky, immediately singable phrases.
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the pop break
Bulletproof Picasso is definitely a Train album. The band’s fans will love it. Everyone else will sing along to the singles when they come on the radio. There’s no unexplored territory. The entire album is an obvious attempt to gain more radio play.
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nzherald
Uninteresting pop-rock matched with cheesy, tired lyrics. This is what is found on Bulletproof Picasso, the seventh album by Californian band Train, still trying to repeat the success of their early noughties albums.
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tiger strypes
All in all, the sound was great, these guys really know how to use their voices as instruments and get you tapping your toes to their songs.
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jaime loves stuff
I have loved Train since Drops of Jupiter and they have consistently provided great music and solid albums but in my opinion- Bulletproof Picasso might be their best yet.
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rolling stones
Bulletproof Picasso (Columbia) It is no small wonder that Amazon gives this album and V, the latest by Maroon 5, its “Frequently Bought Together” designation: Both are polished, almost scarily perfect examples of commercial pop music—tightly honed melodies, perfectly arranged harmonies, and not a wasted note anywhere.
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renowned for sound
Bulletproof Picasso proves to be yet another solid release by Train, they’re more recent years of success have seen them earn their place again in the mainstream music market.
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mcgill tribune
San Francisco band Train returns with its seventh studio album, Bulletproof Picasso, which has as much musical evolution from its previous album as the near-identical album covers suggest.
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lsu now
Anyone who powers through the daunting 43 minutes of “Bulletproof Picasso” deserves an award for perseverance. The overdose of sunshine and good vibes are enough to make you want to bang your head against a wall.
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alt wire
Admittedly, Bulletproof Picasso, the seventh studio album by San Francisco rockers Train, doesn’t start off on a particularly high note. “Cadillac, Cadillac”, the album’s rather awkward opening track, is a very jolted and intriguing choice of an opening for what truly is, to simply put it, a great album
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life of a ginger
The music is comforting, a bit familiar, but evolved. I’d like to say it’s classic Train with a bit of a “pop” twist.
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A life from scratch
So, the new album. It’s funny – I can’t recall the last time I’ve listened to an entire album. It’s all about the individual songs these days, right? I’m glad I did though. The popular one, Angel in Blue Jeans, obviously stands out. It’s great. And in general, the whole album is what you would expect: fun, upbeat, with a generally family friendly vibe. Totally safe to play at that bbq with the kids.
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reinvent yourself
I think Bulletproof Picasso is a solid album. I like that Train tried a slightly new direction, but still included some songs that are closer to their trademark style. I give Bulletproof Picasso four and a half microphones. I believe this album will appeal to fans of Train as well as making some new converts.
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abby rose dalto
Overall, I liked this album as much as I could like any Train album.
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riding with the window down
Then after I listen about five or six times, I find a hidden gem or two that is much better once you take the time to listen to them. For some reason, I didn’t get any of that from this album.
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preserving momma
I love the way that all of the members of Train work together to create beautiful music that everyone can enjoy.
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spectrum pulsa
Overall, a fundamentally broken album, but still entertaining to talk about. Be sure to check out Mark's work over at Spin It! Reviews, he's got some solid material over there.
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2loud 2old music
Train has seen many line-up changes and their sound has changed over time. They have gone from a pure alternative rock band and are now kind of like a Vegas act (and I don’t mean that in a good way).
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pink mama's place
I’m a R&B girl but I wanted to see what TRAIN was all about. Wow! I personally connected with several songs and enjoyed listening to this album. I kept playing my favorite songs over and over. I’m a FAN now! Their music just flows nicely and the words touch you. I highly recommend BULLETPROOF PICASSO to EVERYONE!
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random relevance blog
This can be interpreted in so many ways, but for me, I feel like this is just saying leave all your baggage in the past and move on with a fresh start.
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The ramblings of a twenty something year old
Although they experiment with a couple of different sounds, they have still stayed true to their roots. It’s only onwards and upwards for this band as their albums continue to go from strength to strength.
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the charger bulletin
Basically, what I’m saying is Train really knocked it out of the park with this album.
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times of india
Indeed, all of the other songs are this direct and absent of what are known as "word salad lyrics" - a jumble of words while sounding interesting, mean very little.
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hmm magazine
Train didn’t necessarily get better with this release, but if they would’ve brought out that ukelele again and relied on the tried and true formula, that mighta sucked, too.
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evigshed
Train premiered the video for their new single Bulletproof Picasso. The song is taken from their latest album of the same name.
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pop flock
With Bulletproof Picasso, the band set out to achieve goals that would allow them to become a more mainstream band.
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jakes takes
Bulletproof Picasso showcases Pat Monahan’s impeccable ability as a songwriter and vocalist. I look forward to see Train hit the road to support this album soon.
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pittsburgh in tune
Train capitalized on their second chance with the 2012 release of platinum-selling “California 37.” Even though it garnered mixed reviews, the album spawned a handful of hit singles in “Drive By,” “Bruises,” “50 Ways to Say Goodbye” and “This’ll Be My Year.” And the Train, uh, train keeps rolling with seventh studio effort “Bulletproof Picasso.”
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bruce dennill
Closer Don’t Grow Up So Fast is a classy country ballad directed at a child in need of a bit of a perspective (“Ain’t just the bad times; the good times too shall pass”), reinforcing Train’s reputation for versatility – and bolstering the suspicion that giving the band room to express their musicality would result in a more fulfilling outcome.
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