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Roman Holiday is at it again in all their Kings-of-Leon-y-pop-rock glory.  With their newest single “The Long Way Home”, this Seattle band gives an all-star effort, but unfortunately doesn’t hit a home run (wah wah wahh).  The song is generic and somewhat bland—the only pickup comes with the guitar solo—and the song structure varies minimally.  The video follows in the same lackluster footsteps: black and white, a stage setup in a bar, no plot or visual intrigue, etc.

On a good note, the song has strength in its vocals.  The lead singer’s voice is fitting and likeable—high pitched without being too whiny—and the harmonies might be fun to attempt to belt out by yourself in the car. There’s a bit of a build to the chorus, but nothing to get too excited about.

Overall, the song is good background music; it is upbeat enough to nod your head to, but too monochrome to really keep your attention.