It’s safe to say they’ve done it again. 

Up-and-comers Timeflies, made up of producer Rob Resnick and vocalist Cal Shapiro, released their second original compilation, “One Night,” just last week on Nov. 27.

The album climbed to the #1 spot on iTunes during the first night it was released and has continued to maintain a spot in the top album charts since.

This is the second set of original works the duo has released, with the very first being “The Scotch Tape,” which came out in September 2011.

As much as I love “One Night,” I still prefer “The Scotch Tape.” It could be because I’ve had a lot longer to listen to “The Scotch Tape,” but maybe this one will grow on me. We’ll see.

Though it’s hard to group these two into an actual genre, (they call themselves “electro hip pop dub-something”), they can easily be recognized by the smooth flow of Cal’s vocals and freestyles and Rez’s perfect beats that complete the song.

This album is different from their other works in a few different ways, and it’s easy to hear how much heart and soul these two fuse into their songs.

1. “One Night” 2.5/5

This track was released before the album itself as a teaser and precursor to the rest of tracklist. Although they picked it as a single, I wasn’t all that impressed with this one. As much as I love any song these two put together, this one just didn’t do it for me. It has a chill tone to it and although the lyrics are beautiful, I’m not sure it was single-worthy.

2. “Swoon” 5/5

Easily the best club “banger” off the album. This song is full of smooth-flowing raps by Cal, an epic beat by Rez and the overall wonderful compilation of the two elements. Though I don’t think the rest of the album is what I would consider classic Timeflies, this song definitely is. The boys are back.

3. “Worth It” 3/5

Though I think this song isn’t the boys’ best song, I do love the lyrics. They send a message of the journey they’ve been on and through all the struggles they’ve had, “it was all worth it.” My favorite part is the end: “One step down, with a million left to go.”

4. “Can’t Say No” 3.5/5

This song is exemplifies Cal’s romantic serenading that so many girls across the country fall for. It’s a well-done ballad, though I think the boys have done better. I like their up-tempo songs better because they show off Cal’s rap skills. This song doesn’t as much.

5. “Nothing At All” 4/5

What I like about this one is the combination of a slower-sounding song with a beat that enters in the first chorus. It’s a great bridge between what they call a “baby-maker” and a “banger.” Club-friendly, but still has the lyrical value that true fans appreciate so much.

6. “Wild Ones” 4/5

This cover of Flo Rida’s “Wild Ones” has been out since March, but it continues to be a fan favorite, scoring almost 2 million views on YouTube since its release. Though I’m not sure why they released  the track along with this EP, it remains one of their best covers and will probably continue to go down in Timeflies history as one of their most popular.

It was incredibly hard for me to be a little harsh on my current favorite group, but I had to be honest. They’ve come so far since “Lose My Mind” in late 2010 and I’m proud to consider myself a fan since almost day one. “One Night” is sure to continue to be a success, but “The Scotch Tape” will always be my definition of true Timeflies.

Robyn Dexter can be reached at 581-2812 or redexter@eiu.edu.