Album: The Spill Canvas-No Really, I’m Fine

Themes: The album covers a range of different themes including love, self battles, jealousy, and the music scene. Each song brings about new ideas.
Energy: There’s a mix of high energy and slow paced songs.
The Polish: It’s got a rock sound that doesn’t sound overly polished but also doesn’t sound like a demo tape.
Growth: This album is a mix of “Sunsets and Car Crashes” and “One Fell Swoop.”
Similar Artists: The Hush Sound, Straylight Run
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Album: Metro Station Self-Titled

Themes: Being young and getting/loving that girl.
Energy: Upbeat upbeat upbeat. This album is your typical electronic dance music.
The Polish: Polished in a good way. It’s the sound you’d expect from their genre.
Similar Artists: Young Love, Rediscover
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