So Cal pop-rock act, The Heaven Switch¸ is set to your daughter/girlfriend/wife’s new favorite musical obsession with their debut, self-titled album.
With the supreme pop sensibility of One Republic and rock vibes of Jack’s Mannequin; Ryan Calhoun—sole, driving force behind The Heaven Switch—has crafted more of the same sugary-sweet, mother approved fodder for middle America. The album should have been titled Playing Hooky as it lends to the overall harmless nature of the sound and the amount of earworms contained within.
There’s nothing new or interesting found on this album as this saccharine coated formula has been done to death a million times before. The Heaven Switch will likely have their standard 15 minutes when included on some teen-oriented soap (90210, Gossip Girl et al) or featured in a rom-com soundtrack starring Rachel McAdams, but that’s where the ride will end. Unfortunately for Calhoun, he’s a very familiar and very small fish in a massively overcrowded pond. Enjoy the spotlight, because it won’t be around for long.
For fans of top 40 radio, sappy TV shows and Taylor Swift songwriting, The Heaven Switch is going to be your favorite band until the next male pop-rocker shows up to the party.
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