The album dropped on the 31st of July, marking the debut full length release from Joel and his self titled solo project.
The album has made its mark on the iTunes charts upon its release, moving in to the top 30 in the Pop genre. Critical reception from fans has been extremely positive to this point, praising his song writing ability and the overall calibre of Dying to Live.
First Impression:
Personally, upon listening to it (and having bought his first EP The Only One) I was surprised by how well the album flowed and how each song offered something different. While each song is generally strucutred the same, it feels like a well written pop record that should bring Joel some level of mainstream success. It's evident how hard he's worked on it (keeping in mind it is self-produced for the most part, with alot of the instrumental aspects constructed by Piper himself) due to the variation in beats and tempo.
The vocals sound fantastic, even without having the most devestating set of pipes in the industry compared to the likes of other 'clean' singers, Joel has put together an album backed by awesome production and has used his voice to full effect. The passion in his voice is evident and that shines throughout all 13 tracks.
I'd give it a solid 4/5 and label it a well written pop record which highlights Joel Piper's dedication, showing experience and ability beyond his years.
You can check out Dying to Live on iTunes here!
For more updates from Joel Piper, follow him @joelpiper
Tracklist:
1. Dying to Live (4:04)
2. Goldmine (3:04)
3. Any Way You Want It (2:51)
4. Safety Net (4:16)
5. Can Anyone Hear Me? (2:52)
6. Call On Me (3:35)
7. Not Better Off (3:54)
8. Simple Things (3:05)
9. Love Not War (3:44)
10. Smile (3:51)
11. The Young (2:54)
12. Careful With You (3:50)
13. We Are the Party (2:58)
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