Approaching Normal EXPLICIT LYRICS Blue October

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  • Release Date: 03/24/2009
  • Sales Rank: 1,807
  • Label: MOTOWN
  • UPC: 602517992733

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Approaching Normal

1LISTENWeight of the World 4:04
2LISTENSay It 3:38
3LISTENDirt Room 3:25
4LISTENBeen Down 4:21
5LISTENMy Never 3:47
6LISTENShould Be Loved 4:03
7LISTENKangaroo Cry 4:53
8LISTENPicking Up Pieces 4:21
9LISTENJump Rope 3:19
10LISTENBlue Skies 3:46
11LISTENBlue Does 3:29
12LISTENThe End Bonus Track 4:59

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Editorial Reviews

Despite its conventional title, Approaching Normal is Blue October's most puzzling release to date. Frontman Justin Furstenfeld jumps overboard on the bulk of these tracks, from the snarling melodrama of "Weight of the World" (where he sounds like Adam Pascal, the hyperbolic rocker from Rent) to the bizarre, Smash Mouth-styled bounce of "Jump Rope." He has an unchecked affinity for drama, for the sort of first-pumping grandeur that very few bands can execute, and his angsty self-loathing turns up some priceless nuggets of post-grunge poetry. "I gained 40 pounds because of you!" Furstenfeld howls during "Say It," before announcing his intention to "cover you in ants, bees, and honey, then take your picture for the cover of our album" during the follow-up tune. He even adopts a British accent for "Kangaroo Cry." Furstenfeld's vocal resemblance to Jack Black is more apparent on these tracks than ever before, and Blue October remain aware of their own absurdities. Andrew Leahey, All Music Guide

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More good sound from Blue Oct.by Jean_C_C

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August 04, 2009: I like this album, but I have to get past the first 4 songs to really get into it. It is a very good driving album for the car. If you like Blue Oct., I'm sure you will enjoy this album.

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Discover Blue Octoberby bluelove

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May 12, 2009: If you haven't yet discovered Blue October, you are truly missing out because this band will change your life. Check out Approaching Normal, and if you can appreciate Justin's stunning lyrics, moving vocals, and Ryan's violin ... then go buy the entire catalogue and listen to it from start to finish. Then go see them live, because they're even better in person than they are on recording. With Blue October, it's hard to be diappointed.


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