The Temper Trap : Conditions

The album "Conditions," by The Temper Trap, is fairly popular on my floor right now. The songs "Love Lost," and "Sweet Disposition," have been playing 24/7 and has thus inspired me to write my next review.

Having been recently introduced to the band, i have quickly gained an appreciation and addiction to the sound they embody. Falsetto is a big part of their sound and what seems to be their band's inspiration, U2. They copy the sounds of U2 in a sense that they have inspiring and sing-screaming vocals, a rhythmic drum beat, and the accompanying repetitive guitar riffs. In fact the only difference seems to be Temper Trap's addition of synth riffs. This may make them seem unoriginal but this difference alone creates an entirely unique sound, in which a new wave of bands has been reproducing. Bands like Empire of the Sun, Friendly Fires, and Passion Pit have picked up on the use of synth either in a genre of electronic dance or electronic rock.

The song "Sweet Disposition" is the band's only released single, and is their most successful song as of yet. It peaked Australia's music charts at #6 and has stayed in the US Top 40 since its release late last year. Its immense popularity has made it a hit for movie soundtracks, and tv commercials throughout the globe. Most notably it was used in the preview for the indie movie hit, "500 Days of Summer."

Personally I can see the reasons for the song's immense and sudden success; for I can't get the catchy and repetitive chorus out of my head,

"a moment, a love
a dream, a laugh
a kiss, a cry
our rights, our wrongs
a moment, a love
a dream, a laugh
a moment, a love
a dream, a laugh."

The repetition and lyrics themselves highlight the title "Sweet Disposition," because they repeat what the song is truly about, love, dreams, the moment, the rights, the wrongs, and life itself. The band is trying to tell humanity to enjoy what they have and to understand that even if life takes you down different paths to love, laugh, dream, kiss, cry, and live in and for the moment. It is a very inspiring message which along with the pulsing beat and soulful singing one can't help but enjoy life in the moment, just as the band tries to make you.

This band has a promising future if they stay close to their roots, and I'll be looking forward to the next release!

Well that's a wrap,

Tom


Oh and here's a little taste of the music itself, enjoy!

The Temper Trap - Sweet Disposition (Music Video) from Moop Jaw on Vimeo.