"Domino Effect" is the second release from Ireland natives, The Blizzards. "Domino Effect" greatly differs from the first release from this sextet "A Public Display of Affection." Many fans were disappointed by this album and have their arguments to back it up. Even though "Domino Effect" was quite successful, it is very different than past The Blizzard releases. The concept of making this album was to try to incorporate the energy that The Blizzards posses while playing live onto record. Whilst many fans complained they wanted an energetic album, they may also be wishing that The Blizzards just left their sound the same as on "A Public Display of Affection."

The opening track ‘Buy It Sell It’ feels generic with the constant repletion of the lyrics “buy it sell it buy it sell it.” As the album continues, so does the energetic feel. The second track ‘Trust me, I’m a Doctor,’ begins with a sound that can only be described as confusing and the lyrics are based on lead singer Niall Breslin’s life. Niall Breslin is an undoubtedly talented vocalist with a voice that can skillfully glide up and down the musical scale. However, his lyrics tend to get a bit repetitive and this is noticeable in songs like ‘Trouble’ and ‘Trust Me I’m a Doctor.’ Actually most of the songs on "Domino Effect" are filled with repetitive choruses. The exuberance can be a bit repetitive in the track ‘Trouble’ where the majority of the song is spent spelling or singing “t-r-o-u-b-l-e” in many different tones. We understand that that girl is trouble!

The maturity of The Blizzards is noticeable briefly in the song ‘Postcards.’ Most of the lyrics on Domino Effect have a very tongue-permanently-fixed-in-cheek vibe. The track ‘Three Cheers for Modern Medicine’ is about the joy of a pre-flight-Valium-break, allowing him to fly. ‘Time to Decide' has an almost Snow Patrol-esque sound. The Blizzards have previously been described as bad indie, or even Ska, but they are a self-described pop band. The catchy choruses guarantee that you will be singing “trust me trust me I’m a doctor, trust me trust me I’m a doctor” all day long in your head and the complex four-part harmonies used are reminiscent of Queen.

"Domino Effect" is an over-the-top, bubbling with energy album that is full of big choruses with repetitive lyrics. Overall, an alright album.