Most likely if you’ve heard the band fun. (lowercase f, period), it’s the song “We Are Young” that comes to mind. “We Are Young” was featured in an episode of Glee and a national Chevy commercial, bringing the band some much-deserved attention. The single is featured on their sophomore album, “Some Nights,” which will please the eclectic music lover in everyone.

Keeping us on our toes from the first track, “Some Nights,” fun. makes sure to weave the unpredictable into almost every song. One moment you might find yourself wanting to get up to dance when you’re arrested by a suddenly slow and soulful line. In the transition from “We Are Young” to “Carry On,” one begins to wonder if the purpose of the band fun. is solely to create melodically surprising anthems for a generation. Just when you think you’re reminded of Billy Joel or even, vocally, Freddie Mercury, they bring some autotune into the equation and “It Gets Better” begins to have a sound similar to Green Day in its heyday. While not all of the tracks have the same style or the same upbeat rhythms and percussion, they almost all seem to have a positively empowering intention.