Can I Open My Eyes?

All I Ever Wanted Quickfire Review

Friday, March 13, 2009 | 5:29 PM

1. My Life Would Suck Without You:
Anthemic. Fun. Dancy. Its a Number1 single for a reason.
9/10

2. I Do Not Hook Up:
Clap+Sing+Jump along song. Powerful bridge-closing note.
8/10

3. Cry:
The whole song is filled with emotions and sadness.
The top note is possibly the lowest point in the album.
Easily a favourite.
9/10

4. Don't Let Me Stop You:
Very catchy. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
8/10

5. All I Ever Wanted:
The title track displays great vocal performance.
8/10

6. Already Gone:
Epic, touching and dynamic.
Vocally exceptional and destined for radio.
10/10

7. If I Can't Have You:
Comparing to Fly On The Wall is insulting its musical genuinity.
Sexy as hell.
8/10

8. Save You:
A grower.
Another anthemic song with great piano work. *yay Ryan Tedder*
7/10

9. Whyyawannabringmedown:
Cool title, first of all. Packed with fun whilst being laced with anger and sadness.
8/10

10. Long Shot:
Features amongst the best verses on the album.
The chorus picks up after a few listens.
8/10

11. Impossible:
The most OneRepublic sounding of the Tedder tracks -
not a bad thing.
8/10

12. Ready:
A surprising change when compared to the original demo.
Tranformed from a power-packed sad song to a happy joyful song.
8/10

13. I Want You:
You'd either love it or hate it.
Its probably the most surprising sound on the record.
I personally love it.
9/10

14. If No One Will Listen:
Voice is at its clearest and un-affected here which is always a treasure.
Amazing job as a cover.
8/10

15. Tip of My Tongue:
Catchy enough to catch Chongee's attention.
The turns in the song takes leave me kind of breathless.
9/10

16. The Day We Fell Apart:
Smart, edgy, catchy, fesity pop/rock with an insane vocal turn.
Totally awesome foursome.
9/10

Top Five;
[Not counting the bonus tracks]

#5 If No One Will Listen

#4 Don't Let Me Stop You

#3 Cry

#2 My Life Would Suck Without You

#1 Already Gone

Album: 4.75 stars out of 5.

Peace out.