"The band’s ninth studio album is something for both new and old fans. This is something both can enjoy."
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Must Listen
The Maine’s self-titled album
Recommended songs: “blame,” “i think about you all the time” and “cars & caution signs”
By Bruna Cucolo
Many people recently celebrated 8123 Day. On that special day, 8.1.23 (or August 1, 2023), the Phoenix, AZ band The Maine released their self-titled album, celebrating the once-in-a-lifetime date — if you know, you know. Fans of the five-piece band have been anticipating the album since its announcement in early June, and now they can finally listen to the ten new tracks that make up the new self-titled era.
Go ahead and do a little dance to “dose no. 2,” the opening track, because its upbeat tempo sets up the entire album, especially the next two songs. The two singles “how to exit a room” and “blame” were hits among the 8123 family. With both tunes, one can either enjoy it musically and bounce around listening along, or get pulled in by the raw lyrics of life’s real experiences. And the album continues on this way, whether it’s about wanting something new or desiring someone — whatever it is, whatever the interpretation, listeners are able to pick a song or the entire album, and jam out, sing out loud and really take in the lyrics.
The album called The Maine will move listeners emotionally and possibly physically, dancing in their rooms. The songs are so powerful, whether it’s lyrically or instrumentally. It will have you listening over and over again, and you will be hooked on the good high it provides. There’s no getting away from it.
The band’s ninth studio album is something for both new and old fans. This is something both can enjoy. It’s something new to them, but still has a very distinct “The Maine sound.” What has been heard in The Maine’s past work can be heard, and felt, in their new self-titled record, something fans will appreciate. With that, of course, the experimenting of new things and the band’s growth are also heard through the album. These two things together create beautiful tunes for one’s ears. Have a listen, or more, and take in all this wonderfully put-together record.
