Peter Bjorn & John | B

Technically, Peter Bjorn and John are one-hit wonders, but they refuse to be called that with their most recent album release Gimme Some. It's been hard to match the success of 2006's "Young Folks," their career defining song, and it's pretty admirable that the band refuses to be bound by this one song. The real question remains: Will this album convince listeners that they're more than just a one-hit wonder?

Gimme Some is definitely a far cry from the experimental and moody nature of their previous album, Living Thing. If anything, it's the opposite — the band seems to have happily embraced a more mainstream look into their lives. The album opens with the song "Tomorrow Has to Wait," a charged anthem that ends with what seems to be a sound bite similar to that of the small hopping desktop lamp from the Pixar logo.

On the track "Dig a Little Deeper," the lyrics read "I'm tryin' to have some fun/You think you know it all/I've only just begun." The remaining songs are much of the same blissful combination of synth-pop and rock that are destined to bring a smile to anyone's face as many tracks are filled with upbeat drumming that oozes with a fun-filled vibe.

The album will definitely bring in some new listeners who will fall in love with Peter Bjorn & John, and old listeners will fall in love all over again with the trio. They will continue to have their faithful following with this release, and although the beats may not move mountains, they will undoubtedly move some happy hearts.