Every Sidewalk marks the return of the Galactic Heroes, who four years ago released How About San Francisco to wide critical acclaim. As far as style goes, the Galactic Heroes deviated little from the sunny '60s pop they did so well on the debut album. However, the pop melodies that seemed to come so easy to singer/songwriters Mike and Ricky on How About San Francisco seems to have come a little harder this time around. Many critics remarked on the youthfulness shown by Mike and Ricky on How about San Francisco, and I would agree. But I'd like to add that this is a two sided sword: While children can be very charming and uplifting, they can also be a bit annoying at times, and The Galactic Heroes seem to have accidentally discovered this nuance of youthful glee on Every Sidewalk. The songs are frantically paced, so fast that one may think the band was just trying to get it over with. Not a bad idea considering the uninspired melodies heard throughout the album. As for the back up music, at best it's predictable, and not helpful in propelling the music towards the jubilance The Galactic Heroes strive for. It's a shame, but this sophomore slumped.
1. Get Up
2. Sum of Your Parts
3. Coffee and Pastries
4. Payphone Country
5. Bus Stop
6. All in Time
7. Brisk Shower
8. Brief Meeting
9. To a Passing Tune
10. Sing-A-Long
11. Back in Love
12. All Makes a Day
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