I DON’T KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME is a band made up of Dallon Weekes (former Panic! at the Disco band member) and Ryan Seamen, who’s debut album “Razzmatazz” has just released on October 23rd. I am most definitely not qualified to review it, as I just became a fan of their work recently, but I have strong feelings about this album so here it is!
(disclaimer: these are just my opinions on the songs and I’m just doing this for fun)
Leave Me Alone – 7/10
Exactly as the title suggests, this song is all about wanting someone annoying to leave you alone. This is something that everyone can relate to and the cherry on top is that the music video has a fun 80s apocalyptic vibe. Overall a solid song.
Mad IQs – 4/10
I did not enjoy this one the first time I listened to it and I still do not enjoy it. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a great song, but it’s the first in the album to sound basic. IDKHOW has a very distinct sound and this song specifically sounds just like every other song they’ve ever written. However, the first few lines sound eerily like “Take A Hint” from Victorious, and for that, it gets extra points.
Nobody Likes The Opening Band- 4/10
I have been to a few concerts in my lifetime and literally, no one shows up for the opening band. Everyone makes sure to show up right after they finish they’re set, just in time for the main event. So this is a fun song maybe if you were actually watching them open for another band, but just to listen to it as apart of their album is a kind of meh experience. Once again, a great song, but it’s probably one of my least favorites on the album.
New Invention – 4/10
Another song that is good but sounds exactly like everything else they’ve ever produced.
From The Gallows – 6/10
YES YES YES! This sounds like a completely unhinged love song to me and I’m here for it! The beginning of the song and the robot voice in the middle just fit the IDKHOW aesthetic perfectly. Honestly, it’s not a perfect song but I absolutely love it!
Clusterhug – 9/10
YES YES YES YEEEESSSSS! The perfect end credit song to your coming-of-age teen movie! I have and will continue to ball my eyes out to this song. Listening to it is just an amazing experience. Definitely my favorite song on the entire album!
Sugar Pills – 3/10
Least favorite song on the album. Sounds like a painfully average pop song. I enjoy listening to it on occasion, but I will most likely be skipping it whenever it comes on.
Kiss Goodnight- 10/10
This song is perfect. It is just absolutely perfect is every way. It’s just a solid love song. I just – I can’t describe how much I love this song.
Lights Go Down – 8/10
The chorus of this is very pop for IDKHOW but very good. Never will this song come on and I not dance to it.
Need You Here – 6/10
I swear the next time I’m feeling extra alone, I will be crying to this and that is a promise.
Door – 5/10
A good song that I will not be listening to because it makes me sad in a bad way and brings up feelings that I don’t want to confront yet.
Razzmatazz – 5/10
Don’t get my wrong, the saxophone is godly and the music video is cool but other than that, Razzmatazz is just fine. A little underwhelming actually.
So that’s my review of “Razzmatazz” and I hope you’ll give it a listen, as it is a very good album! If you do listen to it or if you already have, I’d love to hear your thoughts on it!
