Fooling April return with their 3rd and strongest album, Three. Bringing their very unique mix of pop rock sensibilities and approaching things from a simpler, more organic angle this time around holds promise for a truly memorable record. Infectious pop hooks. Unforgettable melodies. Memorable solo chops. This quartet has all the corners covered. Unpretentious, poignant and humorous lyrics combined with sophisticated song structures are found in the timeless music of the band. With a focus on acoustic-edged melodic pop seamlessly blending with classic and modern-rock sensibilities, the band is a must for fans of keyboard driven pure pop in the vein of Ben Folds, The Argument, Steve Winwood, Willie Wisely(a lot that here), The New Radicals and The Semantics. "We`ve only given Three a couple of listens so far, but our first impression is that it`s exactly the kind of album we`d expect from Fooling April, which is to say very catchy and perhaps a little over-produced. (We`ve included the stream/download below, and we strongly encourage you to give it a listen and judge for yourself.) Fooling April`s strength is the energy they bring to their live shows, energy that comes from four guys who clearly know each other very well musically.Three is full of good, accessible pop songs. (Indie music snobs need not apply to the Fooling April fan club.)" - Phillyist. "8 out of 10. Opening with a simple Rocky Raccoon-like piano and guitar melody on "We All Need Someone" it is understated and impressive with a sweet sing along chorus. "Breathe Again" is a modern ballad where the melody tells a clear story of personal renewal, full of nice vocal subtleties. A very funny "I Win" tells the story of the nerds triumph in adult hood with a great Ben Folds styled piano noting "the girl with braces who gave off a peculiar smell is hot as hell." Most of the songs are melodically strong (sounds like some one`s been studying Mike Viola) and the sweetness factor is turned up for "It`s A Deal." Another gem is "Headfirst & Blind" where both the harmonies and hooks are strong here. Since they tone down the production gloss, when "Big Brother" shows up it`s a fitting and soulful song that you`ll gladly clap along to. "Screw it Up" has shades of Billy Joel in it`s DNA, and it`s another good tune." - Power Pop Aholic.
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