Something with Numbers - Engineering The Soul (Album)

Engineering The Soul is the third album for New South Wales band Something With Numbers. Produced by Tim O’Heir (who is best known for his work with All-American Rejects and The Starting Line) and recorded in Brooklyn New York, the LP successfully exhibits the bands talent and genius.

Chief songwriter and lead vocalist Jake Grigg is completely unrestrained, much like his curly hair, creating songs that are flamboyant and vibrant whilst still being relevant. First track, and radio favourite, Stay With Me Bright Eyes is undeniably infectious from the very moment it begins. With simple lyrics like “If you were a poem then I would be the pain, together we would need each other like a rose needs rain” and rhythmic clapping throughout, this song is sure to be a sing-a-long favourite at the bands concerts.

More bouncy and catchy songs included are This Will Be The Last Time and Seventeen Places. Both contain pulsating drums and sharp guitar chords combined with tales of turbulent relationships. On the other side of the spectrum tracks such as We’ll Fight, Yesterday and Don’t Spend Forever show that Something With Numbers are also more than capable of creating soft, lyrically focused songs that don’t rely on heavy noises to get the audiences immediate attention.

According to Grigg the linchpin that holds the whole album together is track seven 78 Freedom Street. Opening with what sounds like the stomping of feet Griggs, presumably, sings about the days before the band received recognition when they were poor but happy. This track is guaranteed to be a commercial hit and go off live.

Along with the limited edition CD you also get a DVD that contains all the bands past and present film clips, plus it has a short documentary detailing the bands journey to New York and the albums inception. If you love good Aussie music do yourself a favour and add Engineering The Soul to your music collection.

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