Inspiration and identity

In a fast paced world where the Internet is constantly elects new heroes, only to let them fall back a short time later, it is not self-evident, that keeps a band more than 15 years in business. The patience and perseverance of all those involved will be tested by the constant pressure to meet expectations and numbers. It facilitates to have a hit from the very beginning in the luggage. "Drops of Jupiter" from the eponymous, the second album by the alternative / folk rock band "Train" is this same door opener. Internationally successful, honored with much radio airplay and won 2 Grammys. From the clubs of their hometown of San Francisco on the stages of the world. 2 Years Later follows "My private nation" - also finished in the US with platinum and the single "Calling All Angels" in many mouths. Album number 4 is distinguished from a musical change that is appreciated by critics, but not understood by the fans. Straighter rooted in rock and less by the typical Country / Folk / Blues elements drawn. The lack of success follows the 3-year-old band break.

The time with the family, the friends and the informal cooperation of each member has welded together the band fixed. "Save me, San Francisco" presents itself as a return to the musical roots while providing a silent declaration of love, appreciation and thanks to her hometown of San Francisco represents - inspiration for the creation and identity of "Train". "We owe everything San Francisco, as the city took us back to when we were at a point where we had nowhere else to stay." 2006 conquered the "Plain White T's" with the acoustically held track "Hey There Delilah" the charts. 2010's "Hey, Soul Sister", only this time from "Train". A similarly constructed song which gave the trio in the States his next Top 20 hit on YouTube and already found many imitators. Even Germany's radio stations are already infected with the "Soul Sister" virus. In addition, their pieces move in an intersection of Blues (Save me, San Francisco), folk (Marry me), Piano (This is not goodbye, Brick by brick) and stadium rock (Parachute). "I got you" squints toward Dixieland and easily caused while listening to good humor. "You Already Know" guitars in love immensely catchy and danceable rhythm. Another big, small highlight on the album. Man has returned calmly to their own strengths and thereby incorporated many facets of rock music. "Breakfast in bed" dreamy, almost psychedelic Seeming. "I believe that the break that we took, that caused our cohesion has grown." This is reflected in the quality of the plate.

Playing tips: "Hey, Soul Sister", "Parachute" and "You Already Know"