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Train - My Private Nation
An ability to mimic classic rock initially sent Train rolling down the tracks. The quintet drew comparisons to Elton John with the string-laden title song from their three-million-selling sophomore album, Drops of Jupiter. Train’s third album sounds equally derivative. “Calling all Angels” has a shameless sing-along chorus suitable for stadiums, while “All American Girl” is merely white soul candy wrapped in shiny pop wrapping, Lacking in originality, Train now appears to be hopelessly stuck in the station. 
