Plain White T’s – Hey There Delilah

When Plain White T’s released their sophomore album, All That We Needed last year, no one could expect what was going to happen. The CD was swallowed up, by fans and critics alike, and All That We Needed was in everybody’s CD player. The leading force behind that staying power was the mellow closer, Hey There Delilah, and that didn’t go unnoticed. The band saw the love for the song, and to repay their ever growing fan base they threw together a short, six song Hey There Delilah EP.

The EP features a new version and a live version of the hit single, along with some music videos and live videos and four brand new songs. Of course, the highlight of the album is the two Hey There Delilahsongs, because after all, how can you not love that song? But don’t worry, the other four songs aren’t far behind.

They keep it going in the same lane that All That We Needed left off: bouncy, fun, simple, Jimmy Eat World-esque pop-punk songs; although this time they’ve added a piano to some parts, which really pushes the songs forward. There’s the simple verse-chorus-verse structure with Tom Higginson’s catchy boyish vocals (which are never annoying) singing about the typical pop-punk stuff: love and heartbreak. The songs are the type that are instantly catchy and enjoyable, your foot gets tapping and your head starts popping and it’s not long until your singing along with the band. You never feel the need to skip over any track, but instead find yourself replaying it over and over again, particularly Losing Myself and If I Told You.

Really, this is a Plain Whit T’s album for Plain White T’s fan. It’s short, just twenty minutes, and it won’t convince any non-believers to join their legion of fans. But that doesn’t matter, because it was made for the fans – and the fans will love it.