The UK music invasion continues as British boy band The Wanted unveil their American debut, an eponymous collection that merges content from its first two releases across the pond. A little more mature than their younger counterparts, One Direction, the lads pitch an edgier, electric-pop sound glazed with synthetic beats and affectionate croons. With indelibly catchy lyrics and charming good looks, the pop group has already amassed a cult following of swooning fan girls with its first hit single, “Glad You Came.” The rest of the album is consistent, but seemingly identical tunes echo throughout the EP, offering little variation between each track. At best, the album will produce a couple of fun summer sing-alongs. But as for the group of chiseled Justin Biebers, their music careers will probably be as short as the album’s 7-song track list.
Grade: C
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