1.25.13 - New Music - One Republic

I meant to write about this song when it first premiered, but when the video comes out seems like an also acceptable time (since I’ve been lazy).

One Republic is gearing up to release their third album (‘Native’) later in 2013, so it’s time to push the singles. We’ve already heard “Feel Again”, a nice track that simply didn’t do what a lead single should (it peaked at #36, and didn’t make too much of a splash). Second single “If I Lose Myself” sounds like an attempt at a radio hit, and it might fulfill that wish.

The song borders on EDM, which is dangerous. I’m all for following trends, but I hate when bands or artists that have nothing to do with a certain genre delve into it simply to mine a hit. One Republic is a great pop/rock/alt group, and it would be sad to see Ryan Tedder and co. have to bring in synths just to keep their record deal.

Thankfully we only get a hint of an electronic vibe, and Tedder is smart enough to blend it well. This isn’t a dance song, but rather an inspirational track that makes good use of the electronic elements available to OR. If anyone can mix rock and pop/dance, it’s Tedder. I was worried this was going to be very Coldplay’s “Every Teardrop is a Waterfall”, but things don’t go that dance.