Up In The Air - 30 Seconds To Mars

It looks like 30 Seconds To Mars is back on the map, with their new album, LOVE LUST FAITH + DREAMS, dropping May 21st. The lead single off the record is called "Up In The Air", which just released today. It's interesting, yet not too surprising direction in terms of sound for 30 Seconds To Mars. There is a heavy influence of electronic sounds, which should not come as a surprise to anyone who listened to their previous album, This Is War, in which the electronic element had slowly crept in. It was even present in their first two albums, 30 Seconds To Mars and A Beautiful Lie. However, there is still the element of rock and roll that 30 Seconds To Mars began with, that I fell in love with. The nature of the song follows along with the intensity and drive that 30 Seconds To Mars has mastered over the years. Jared Leto's voice is as fantastic as it has been, going from those low almost whispers to the gritty howls that echo through the song. The band also uses a gang vocal style that is reminiscent of the choir they used in just about every song of This Is War, which I thought was a great element to continue using. The bridge reminded me of the feel of the lead single from their last album, Kings and Queens, with a slowed down, epic sort of feel. This is definitely a worthy addition to any music collection, so check it out! 4/5