Something More (Secondhand Serenade song)
| "Something More" | ||||
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| Single by Secondhand Serenade | ||||
| from the album Hear Me Now | ||||
| Released | June 1, 2010[1] | |||
| Genre | Alternative rock | |||
| Length | 3:24 13:17 (Deluxe Single) | |||
| Label | Glassnote | |||
| Songwriter(s) | John Vesely | |||
| Producer(s) | John Vesely, Tom Breyfogle | |||
| Secondhand Serenade singles chronology | ||||
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Something More is the first single by alternative rock band Secondhand Serenade from their third studio album Hear Me Now. The track was released onto iTunes on June 1, as a deluxe single with a bonus track “You Are a Drug”, a video showing the making of “Something More”, and a digital booklet. The song first appeared on Kid Kraddick’s nationally syndicated radio show on May 17.[2]
Background
Driven by a piano melody and mid-tempo percussion, the ballad is focused on Vesely's vocals, as he wails about self-revelation and purpose in life: "There must be something more. Do we know what we're fighting for?... I fooled everyone and now what will I become? I have to start this over... There must be something more. Do we know what we're fighting for?", the hypnotic ballad reflects on learning how to forgive and move on from a shattered relationship.[3][4]
Critical reception
Something More has received mixed reviews from most of critics.
Alex Vitoulis from Billboard.com. : "As Vesely sings of the internal strife that a breakup can cause, he powerfully conveys the very human message that everyone makes mistakes. A no-brainer for top 40 and hot AC radio formats, "Something More" is sure to saturate the summer airwaves."
"...however, is a poignant prodding of life’s purpose—hardly a new subject matter, but everyone’s entitled to their chance to untangle it—accompanied by genre-blending R&B beats." -The Album Project[5]
“The first single, is definitely radio ready if nothing else. It seems to borrow influences from both The Fray and Onerepublic, although a great deal of that arises from the production as opposed to an actual stylistic change. -Sputnik Music[6]
"The carries a sentiment that could easily resonate with middle-schoolers and post-grads. But are they profoundly deep? Therein lies the conundrum with Vesely. Sure his Hallmark lyrics may not exactly be thought-provoking, but his ability to marry heart-on-sleeve intimacy with radio-ready choruses truly knows no bounds. In short, when it comes to Top 40 and AC radio formats, there are few better than this guy." -Absolute Punk[7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Something More" | 3:24 |
| 2. | "You Are a Drug" | 3:46 |
| 3. | "Something More (Making Of)" | 6:07 |
| 4. | "Something More (Deluxe Single)" (Digital Booklet) |
References
- ^ https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/something-more-deluxe-single/id374015833
- ^ http://www.musicloversgroup.com/secondhand-serenade-something-more-lyrics-and-video/
- ^ http://www.aolradioblog.com/2010/05/20/secondhand-serenade-something-more/
- ^ http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/1069045/secondhand-serenade-something-more
- ^ http://thealbumproject.net/2010/07/full-review-secondhand-serenade-hear-me-now/
- ^ http://www.sputnikmusic.com/album.php?reviewid=38354
- ^ http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1832422