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The lead-off title track**** is the real star here, masterfully building from a just and vocal and piano to a snappy fill kicking off full orc-pop and a soaring melody. "Outshine" resembles late Duran Duran produced by Phil Spector. "Be Them" has a more Coldplay feel, with a pretty weak chorus. Piano-driven "The Five Sixer" is the second-best track here, with some nice moments. My biggest criticism besides lyrical vagueness is the way each verse and chorus unfolds exactly like the others, despite the lushness of the arrangements.
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