Stellastarr* - Civilized (2009)

She says: Years back, Stellarstarr*’s first self-titled album quickly became a music staple in my DC apartment. I remember singing loudly in the shower and prancing wildly before going out. However, their second album was overall a huge disappointment for me and I lost interest fast. Maybe I was expecting too much and none of the songs got stuck in my head except for "Lost in Time" (what a fantastic song). To my delight, Civilized echos the Stellastarr* with it's dramatic vocals and it's catchy tracks! Definitely worth a listen or about 50. Right now, I am diggin' “Grafitti Eyes,” “Freak Out,” "Prom Zombie," "Tokyo Sky," and "Underneath the Knife."
Do as I say, and see them live.

Stellastarr* - Civilized (2009)

He says: Stellastarr* has a recurrent knack for writing songs that I feel like I can sign along with the first time I hear them. I accredit this to the infectious oohs, aaahs, and la la las that are paired with *'s repetitious and concise power pop & pop punk choruses. There are no let-downs on Civilized, an album that is much more lively power pop and punk than indie dance rock, like off of *'s debut album, Stellastarr*, or melodious love songs, off of their sophomore effort, Harmonies For The Haunted. In fact, I don't think I have ever heard a * song that I didn't like. Single worthy tracks like "Numbers" and "Warchild" have been available via the social networking outlets for some time now, so these tracks may have had some of their power diluted, but the other songs, like the playful "Prom Zombie," the touching "Sonja Cries," and the rambunctiously rockin' "Robot" all encompass the unique sound and style that only * possess and has mastered. Fun power pop all the way on this one, great for both loyal fans and Stellastarr* newbies alike.