Album Review: I Feel Alive | TOPS

This is Album #31/20 that I listened to for my 2020 challenge. I listened to this album 8 times for my review.

Here are some quick stats about I Feel Alive by TOPS:

• Album #4

• Released April 3, 2020 (Previous album release 2017)

• Album length: 35:13, 11 tracks

• Doesn't appear to have charted on the US Billboard 200 chart

• Genre: Dream Pop, Indie Pop

• Metacritic Score: 72/100

I really liked this album! I randomly picked it up from the new album releases list and was really surprised with how much I liked this random pick.

My favorite song was definitely "I Feel Alive." I also really liked "Direct Sunlight" and "Pirouette." There were no songs that I disliked. It's a short and sweet album that is just a light, good time. The energy of a lot of the songs is so uplifting and happy and fun, that I couldn't help but be cheered up every time I listened to it. It has a current indie pop sound, but has a touch of 1970s influence that I can't put my finger on. I think some people may think that a lot of the songs sound similar, which I guess depends on what kind of music you're drawn to. I like pop, so I can really appreciate minor differences between different pop songs.

Recommendations:

Listen or don't listen? Listen. I'd definitely recommend a listen. I think it has a unique twist on modern indie pop, but is still accessible for most people to enjoy. It's a fun, short album that will leave you feeling uplifted.

Buy or don't buy? Buy. You can't go wrong with including this album in your collection. It's all great, and I always try to encourage supporting artists (especially up and coming or undiscovered) that write their own music.

I'll definitely continue listening to this album in the future, especially my three favorite tracks. I am also interested in listening to their future music, as well as their previous releases. I'd give this album a 7/10. Have you listened to this album? I'd love to hear your thoughts down below!