SLOAN: ONE CHORD TO ANOTHER

SCORE: 87/100



Sloan's 1996 album follows suit in their sound, feeling like another kept composure of their sound with neatly polished tracks and a very fun sound that keeps the album enjoyable throughout its ideal runtime. Everything is put together as it should be, and the overall sound of the album is so well-catered to the band and their image that it's impressive.

It's a more modern Beatles-esque project that has good energy and a pleasant sound. The overall direction of the album is apparent from the beginning, and it has the sound you would expect if you are familiar with the band, bright, colorful, and almost relaxing in a happier sense than a lot of other alternative rock projects like this one.

Even the more mellow ballads squeeze their way onto this album very well, and the overall shifts in energy are done in a way that makes the project go by quicker than expected. The album isn't entirely remarkable, but it's entirely enjoyable throughout. Each song follows a similar structure, making it an ideal front-to-back experience, but dampening the individuality of the tracks on their own.

'One Chord to Another' is highly consistent, and it truly showcases that the band knew the exact direction they wanted for the album. The tracks are coherent and overall enjoyable, and the album as a whole has many redeeming qualities that make it worthwhile if you're looking for something new.

The overall happy sound of this album makes for a cheerful album - something that Sloan does very well. The tone of the album is what makes it as enjoyable as it is, and it's a wholeheartedly worthwhile album due to how enjoyable it is through and through. It goes by quicker than expected, and it runs very well.



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