Habits
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Habits
Habits is the debut studio album by American rock band Neon Trees, released on March 16, 2010. The album's lead single, "Animal" was featured in several commercials, including those for Camp Vegas, and has reached #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #1 on the Alternative Rock chart. "1983" received a music video, the single was released on September 28, 2010.-Wikipedia
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Sputnik Music
Habits’ songs may be limited in the areas of lyrics and depth, but they’re better than a fair portion of what’s already out there on alternative radio today.
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Rolling Stone
Neon Trees’ debut plays like a ham-fisted hommage to their Vegas buddies, down to the surging synths and “whoa-oh” chorus of their single, a scoop of dance-rock mac ‘n’ cheese called “Animal.”
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BBC Music
Everything’s so very nearly there, but misses the target enough to leave the listener remembering shortcomings over anything else. Lyrically it’s not the strongest record ever, positively pouring forth clichés, but that’s fine in a pop context (and Tyler Glenn is a powerful lead vocalist). If Neon Trees convey a little more uniqueness in their second album, then we’ll speculate about stardom. But right now they’re play-off contenders in the League Two of shiny rock hopefuls.
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Drowned in Sound
At the risk of sounding cynical, Habits sounds remarkably like it was made to make money. The vocal struts and swaggers of Tyler Glenn’s performance, the shallow lyrics and forgettable melodies that cloak themselves confidently in expert production – it all comes together to form an album that creates the illusion of being a great pop record without ever going to the effort of actually being one.
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Contact Music
I honestly cannot remember the last time that I loved every single track off an album. I would give this record a full five stars but even that wouldn't do this justice. Let's just hope the public give this band a shot because this LP is something you really don't want to miss. Rock, electro, indie, pop; there is something for everyone here. For these neon trees shining, the next year looks very bright indeed. Prepare to be bedazzled.
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LA Music Blog
Every time I listen to Habits, I’m more and more impressed with the warm emotional vibes that seem to flow so effortlessly from the band, something that’s not very common in dance rock. Perhaps that’s the reason they choose to just define themselves as alt rock. Regardless of how they’re labeled though, Habits is something truly special.
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Idobi
To be frank, every lyric and every beat could set the stage for this near half hour of danceable tunes. In a musical landscape that is growing duller by the day, Neon Trees has certainly provided something real.
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Spin or Bin
Habits is an offering that is hard to refuse. The whole package packs a solid rock punch, and their tunes are mostly accessible yet with an edge.
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Billboard
Melding pop-punk riffs with a tinge of electro, alternative rock act Neon Trees brings the fist-pumps to the dancefloor on debut album "Habits." The Provo, Utah-based quartet's energy on the set contains plenty of get-up-and-go, but doesn't get too rowdy-a welcome departure from the all-hell-breaks-loose sound of some of its peers.
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The BEAT Review
Showing off a lot of likable traits, this album presents a great collection of bad-ass pop/rock anthems most of them are possible singles which embraces the generic breed of today’s pop/rock bands. ‘Habits’ doesn’t want you to think about how you’re going to appreciate this type of music but hence makes it easier for somebody who doesn’t treats this as their cup of tea to actually like this.
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AllMusic
Neon Trees are so savvy that it’s almost a flaw -- next time out, they could let a little more idiosyncrasy into their songs. Regardless, this mini-album shows off their undeniable pop skills.
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Pinpoint Music
My first and foremost reason for liking Habits is that it fits one of my top criteria for favorable albums – the single is not the best song. In fact the single, ‘Animal’, is my least favorite song on the album. The rest of the album, while embodying all of the polished pop that makes my scrotum twitch, has just enough edge, just the right flow of pace and just enough sprinkling of dysphoric lyrics contrasting sickeningly-yet-endearingly euphoric music to keep me listening, and listening…over and over and over and over again. What can I say, I’m an addict. Guilty as charged.
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Mibba
Though the lyrics all seem to tell of melancholy moments and personal pain, the music never fails to be lively and boisterous. There isn't a track on the album that doesn't encourage one to get up and dance. From the opening verses of "Sins of my Youth" to the ending chord of "Our War," Neon Trees sweeps their listener up into a mess of pure energy.
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Melodic.net
Was already after the first listen impressed by Neon Tree's debut "Habits". Really like that they managed to gather a strong line-up of material that sits directly, but still have their own identity. Imagine more 80's style pop close to Metro Station and The Killers, mixed with a large portion of Better Than Ezra and you have a perfect pop concept.
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Earn This
“Animal” is suitably indie-quirky, with dance-friendly synths and a come-and-get-me refrain—“Oh, oh, I want some more / What are you waiting for? / Take a bite of my heart tonight”—but it tends to grate a little under heavy repetition. Fortunately, quality-wise, it’s really only in the middle of the pack here.
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Music or Lose It
If you couldn’t tell, I am really annoyed and insulted by this band. I may seem like I’m being overly harsh but it’s well within limits, believe me. I’m being this extreme though to make a point. “Habits” is a pathetic excuse for an album (a debut at that).
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