X Ambassadors – VHS

Album Info

Artist: X Ambassadors

Title: VHS

Year: 2015

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Tracklist

  • 1. Y2K Time Capsule - Interlude (0:31)
  • 2. Renegades (3:15)
  • 3. Moving Day - Interlude (0:19)
  • 4. Unsteady (3:13)
  • 5. Hang On (3:00)
  • 6. Gorgeous (3:17)
  • 7. First Show - Interlude (0:11)
  • 8. Fear (2:41)
  • 9. Smoke - Interlude (0:24)
  • 10. Nervous (3:33)
  • 11. Low Life (4:40)
  • 12. Adam & Noah's Priorities - Interlude (0:27)
  • 13. B.I.G. (3:29)
  • 14. Feather (3:16)
  • 15. Superpower (3:12)
  • 16. Loveless (3:19)
  • 17. Jungle (3:09)
  • 18. Good News On The Remix - Interlude (0:51)
  • 19. Naked (3:21)
  • 20. VHS Outro - Interlude (1:25)

Review

X Ambassadors' 'VHS' is a rollercoaster ride through the alt-rock landscape, blending soulful melodies with raw energy. Released in 2015, this debut studio album is a testament to the band's musical dexterity, featuring 20 tracks that seamlessly weave together to create a cohesive narrative experience. The inclusion of interludes like 'Y2K Time Capsule' and 'First Show' adds a unique storytelling element, giving listeners a peek behind the curtain of the band's journey.

At the heart of 'VHS' are the standout singles 'Renegades', 'Unsteady', and 'Low Life'. Each track showcases a different facet of X Ambassadors' sound, from the anthemic and uplifting to the introspective and emotionally charged. The addition of guest artists like Jamie N Commons and Tom Morello brings extra flavor to the mix, complementing the core band members' talents - Sam Harris's powerful vocals, Casey Harris's keyboard wizardry, Adam Levin's driving rhythms, and Noah Feldshuh's guitar work.

This album isn't just a commercial success, having gone Platinum in both the US and Canada, it's also a critical darling that firmly establishes X Ambassadors as a force to be reckoned with in the alt-rock world. From the melodic hooks of 'Gorgeous' to the emotional depth of 'Naked', 'VHS' is a debut that leaves a lasting impression, setting the stage for what promises to be an exciting musical journey for this talented group. - Ellis