5SOS fans fear not, Calum Hood’s Spotify bio reads, “Relationship status: still in the band.”
Hood is the last 5SOS member to release a solo album, during which the bassist sings amazingly while dancing with tears in his eyes. Brooding but earnest – what a winning combo! ORDER chaos ORDER embraces melancholy and chronicles dark days.
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“12am on Taco Tuesday/ I’m crying out my eyes/ And I’m sittin’ there wonderin’/ If I wanna be alive…” – utter bleakness opens proceedings. He’s just like us! Famous rockstars experience intrusive thoughts, too. Don’t Forget You Love Me – Hood has said the title is a phrase he often repeats to himself – is a raw confessional, enriched by ethereal vocals and synth, urgent riffs and tamba flourishes. The overall tone is wistful, though – kinda like The Golden Path by The Chemical Brothers.
Gamer sounds underscore Call Me When You Know Better, with its megafast, pogo pace. “I never should’ve hurt you…” – the chorus features a phrase we’d all love to hear more.
Hood’s vocals sound so pretty during Sunsetter, as he serenades: “You and I forever.” All My Affection evokes a teen crush, sweetly sung from beneath an asymmetrical fringe. Streetwise is a bop, Bloc Party style.
The slow, swaying Three Of Swords – a future smartphone-torch arena moment – ponders life to date: “Did you imagine when we were younger?”
Apologies, the ORDER chaos ORDER Tarot Card Pack is sold out.
Could Hood be Australia’s answer to Harry Styles?
LABEL: EMI MUSIC AUSTRALIA
RELEASE: OUT NOW
