Through its emotional ups and downs, its sweeping, hooky and earnest piano-pop, Indiana finds the 24-year-old, Indiana based singer working through romantic tests, and even finds him candidly discussing the status of his young career. "There are songs about relationships, girls, faith, friends, family, and there are even some songs about the music industry," he says. "It's a debut album. Nobody knows how the album's gonna go, I don't know how my career is gonna go, so some songs are about that--me trying to venture out into the big world, and make it work." It's also an album about taking stock of all that's good and bad in your life. McLaughlin dubbed the album Indiana during a point when he was in California and away from his Midwestern hometown for the first time in his life for an extended period of time -- at a time when he was better able to recognize what's beautiful and easily taken for granted in small town America. In the song's sly stanzas, the title track pays homage to his home state, via a string-laden piano ballad. But the songs on Indiana deal in emotions as prevalent in Timbuktu as they are in the heartland: "After all, we're only human," McLaughlin sings in the chorus of the ultra-catchy jewel "Human."
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Amazing Piano| Posted May 26, 2009
This album is amazing. It has a music diversity that ranges from funk rock, to jazz, to classic piano, and to a rag time vibe. This cd is very unique and features some powerful lyrics and his crazy piano skills.
I was hooked from the get go with the amazing piano intro to the song Industry. Other noteworthy songs are Beautiful Disaster and Just Give It Time. (one of my favorites on the album. When ever I feel down or discouraged this song tends to lift me up and gives me hope for a better future)
All and all not much more I could want in an album. Catchy songs/powerful lyrics/great vocals, and some amazing piano melodies mixed throughout. It is rare to see an artist who can jam out on the piano. I am use to the killer guitars, and drums, but seldom come across an artist's unique skills at the piano in the christain industry.
i bought this for the title :)| Posted January 07, 2008
ok, so i bought this cd strictly for the title. being from indiana i thought that i might like the cd. i also bought it because i happened to see that it was a recommendation from itunes based on other cds that i have rated. so far i've only listened to a few songs but i really enjoy the album. it is a bit slower than music that i normally listen to which is nice.
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