Ocean Eyes by Owl City

Ocean Eyes by Owl City, ASIN: B002ECN4NM, Universal Republic, 2009.
Summary and Evaluation:
Ocean Eyes is the first major studio album from Owl City with Universal Republic.  It includes 12 songs all written by Adam Young.  Three singles were released from this album including Fireflies, Umbrella Beach, and Vanilla Twilight.  “Fireflies” topped the US and Canadian charts and the album reached the top 10 on the US album charts and topped the US electronic charts.  In 2010, it was certified Platinum. The music has a great electronic sound that can be great to use at school dances to get kids onto the dance floor. 
Track Listings:
1. Cave In
2. The Bird and the Worm
3. Hello Seattle
4. Umbrella Beach
5. The Saltwater Room
6. Dental Care
7. Meteor Shower
8. On The Wing
9. Fireflies
10. The Tip of the Iceberg
11. Vanilla Twilight
12. Tidal Wave

Author Information:

Owl City is an American electronica musical project created by Adam Young in Owatonna, Minnesota.  Adam Young began this group in 2007.  He started playing music in his parents basement and gained a following on MySpace and in 2008 was signed by Universal Republic. In 2009, Owl City’s first major label album, Ocean Eyes, was released.  It debuted at No. 27 on the Billboard 200.  The top song from that album was Fireflies which topped the US and Canadian charts.   Owl City has released 3 studio albums and when Owl City is live on tour Adam Young is accompanied by supporting musicians. 

Genre: Electronica/Pop
Curriculum Ties: N/A
Booktalking Ideas: N/A
Reading Level/Interest Age: 13+
Challenge Issues: N/A
Why included? Owl City is a popular musical act and it is great to dance too.  I have noticed many teenagers checking out this CD.