What’s the 4-1-1?
30 Seconds to Mars is the brainchild of Jared Leto; another Hollywood actor that wants to be a rockstar. But wait, this is their second album, so they can’t be that bad. Right?
Genre
Modern rock / alternative / prog-rock
The Good
The album’s first radio single “Attack” has a great prog-rock style keyboard intro that repeats at various points in the song. Leto’s vocals go from subtle to in-your-face, as does the guitar riffs. The lyrics are highly emotional and earnest in their delivery. “A Beautiful Lie” is full of low musical valleys and high crescendo peaks, as Jared expresses his feelings about the silly games people in relationships play. The chorus section of “The Kill” is so entrancing that it simply cannot be ignored. The combination of driving guitars and powerful vocals are sure to captivate you.
“The Fantasy” is lead by a subtle, but effective lick that alternates with jarring riffage. Leto restrains his voice for the most part, but lets loose on the choruses. His brother Shannon lays down some notable drum beats during the call and response breakdown. My favorite track from this album is “From Yesterday." The song builds and builds with such anticipation that when everything kicks in, it catches you off guard. Progressive elements and watery guitar tones dominate on “The Story." Lyrically, I think that Leto is giving his fans a little insight to his life.
The Bad
Jared, you have a good voice, but you don’t have to belt it out every single chorus.
The Verdict
Finally, an actor that can rock! Now if I could just name a movie I’ve seen him in.
Did You Know?
Jared Leto has appeared in Requiem For a Dream, Panic Room, Fight Club, American Psycho, and Alexander. I had to look that up.
Rating: 4 out of 5
Originally posted by author at Rock-Is-Life.com
Article comments
1 - DezyReé
WOW...Jarred letto is soooo freekin HOTT!
i luv u!
2 - Luvly Gurl
Oh my god. I luv this song!...i can't get it out of my head, and did i forget to mention..JARED LETO IS SO AMAZINGLY HOTTTT!....can u say hotyy mchot-hot..I luved u in Alexander and in My So Called Life! I <3 U Jared Forever!
3 - madison
jerod Leto is a great actor, great rocker, and very sexy!!!
He is very clear in his songs...im glad that he is now a rocker!
4 - Cubby
I think that 30 seconds to mars is an awsome band and that Jarred Leto rocks plus his super HOT
5 - Nina Ella
Great review for the album, loved it, Jared Leto has great singing and song writing talent! Does anyone know where I can find reviews for each song, I already have one for The Kill, but... none for the others. This has got to be the best album / record out there.
6 - terri carruth
i was turned on to jerod and his music years ago. fell in love with it and has followed the band ever since. being from the arklatex, made me like him even more. i love 30 seconds to mars. my kids even listen too. i am currently living in longview tx. the leto boys are the best. keep on doing what you are doing, us fans love yall and will be there for all time