Potential evident on Everlife CD

By Sarah Abbott
South Charleston High School

Everlife is for the more bubbly people in the world. The up-and-coming band’s second, self-titled album is a mix of pop and bubblegum rock. The CD is easygoing and girl-oriented.

The lyrics are good but feature nothing that hasn’t been said before. Every once in a while a song will contain a surprise, but most of the time the lyrics and bridges are predictable.

The band’s single, “I Could Get Used to This,” has a catchy chorus and good backup harmonies. The lyrics are a little cheesy but good for someone in love.

My favorite track is “Faded,” about how you can’t let anyone tell you who you’re supposed to be. It has good words and the vocals are first-rate. It strikes a chord in teenagers as we’re growing up and learning more about who everyone else wants us to be and who we want to be.

Everlife got a boost a few years ago from Disney. Its song “Strangers like Me” was on the Disneymania soundtrack and its music video on Disney Channel.

The band consists of three sisters: Amber, Sarah and Julia. Therefore, the songs are more intended for females. Some are slow and sappy; others are quick and exciting. There is a diversity of sound in Everlife that is a natural strength. Some bands just can’t play diverse music — Everlife can. Also, though their sound may not be incredibly original, the girls can sing and play.

I would not recommend Everlife to hard rock fans. Their music is more the type you’d listen to when you need a confidence boost or cheering up.

Lighthearted and sweet, it’s not something you’ll want to pay attention to when you’re in a bad mood. However, it’s good for singing along with in your hairbrush (yes, I do that. Doesn’t everyone?).

“Everlife” comes off as slightly computerized but nevertheless excellent album. The music is basically Hilary Duff-ish, except Everlife’s vocalist has a better range and the instruments are more well-rounded.

It’s not serious and sometimes pretentious, but it’s always entertaining. If you enjoy easy pop, give this CD a listen. Everlife has a lot of potential for the future.