| If you’ve ever wanted to hear what’s going to be on the next season of a WB show before the season premiere, then The Calling’s “Two” should offer up plenty of hints.
This band, genetically engineered with emotive pop-rock chops without being too wussy and the soft, deep, knee-knocking voice of lead singer Alex Band, sprung from the ashes of “Dawson’s Creek” and old “7th Heaven” reruns to highlight just enough angst for the kids to relate. |
| The Calling |
| Two |
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| One almost can imagine the production conversation now …
SMALLVILLE PRODUCER: We need something special here. Clark’s looking out the window of his barn, and Lana doesn’t trust him so she rides her horse.” THE CALLING: We’re on it, boss. The band’s second full album (the 2001 debut netted 2.5 million in sales on the strength of the single “Wherever You Will Go”) continues along a similar vein. A populist, optimistic bent makes hating the band pretty difficult, even if the mid-tempo songs work better with visual mediums than a listener’s life soundtrack. “Two” only draws snickers once, with the thinly veiled Bono impression on “Chasing the Sun” and its lyrics mentioning a “Crash through the waves/Into her fields …” Sounds pretty super for Clark Kent this fall. |
| Originally published in the August 2004 edition of Take ONE, as written by Hank Brockett |
| The WB isn't so bad - a B-minus. |