Trimble begs his partner not to leave him with strong lines like, “I never wanted you to save me” and “I’ve got to find a way to make things right with you.” “Invincible” becomes more of a ballad than any track on the album. Bowie and Prince heavily influenced the album, as most of the tracks feel like they were taken right from the rock legends themselves. “Lavender” produces such an intense vibe that listeners will be transported back to a “Saturday Night Fever”-esque nightclub.Ī tender guitar solo in “Fever” turns into a harsh beat that brings out the likes of David Bowie. Indie-rock can be just as repetitive as pop, but Two Door Cinema Club proves it has the chops to make something truly different. “Lavender” is an alluring track that brings out Two Door Cinema Club’s true talent, making the group’s indie-rock album sound fresh.
Most of the song becomes repetitive and boring, even with its fun chorus. The title track, “Gameshow,” has its strong moments with a really catchy chorus, but lacks substance for the highly anticipated title track. Trimble repeats the lyrics “pretend we are ordinary,” putting the listeners into a fascinating state. The third track, “Ordinary”, has a similar vibe to “Bad Decisions” with its mesmerizing guitar solo and trance-inducing sound. The track’s strange lyrics, like “Sold my soul to the television, different kind of art,” make listeners want to sit and analyze them, but the catchy sound will have listeners getting off their feet to dance. The second track, “Bad Decisions,” channels lead singer Alex Trimble’s inner Prince and gives listeners a hypnotic experience that will stay with them all day. Pop-rock beats and an instantly catchy tone are prevalent in the first track, “Are We Ready? (Wreck).” This type of sound is what listeners expect from Two Door Cinema Club. The Irish indie-rock band successfully introduces listeners to a new sound and creates a nostalgic atmosphere they won’t soon forget.
Its synth tones and ’70s-rock feel transport listeners back to a disco-era sound - conveniently, as the hype of the ’70s is making a comeback in fashion and media. After a four-year hiatus, Two Door Cinema Club released its third album, titled “Gameshow, ” Oct.