The success of Mike Posner's dance single Cooler Than Me paved the way for a highly anticipated debut album. 31 Minutes to Takeoff does not live up to the promise of the single, but Posner's experimentation with techno-pop and R&B results in some memorable tracks.
Please Don't Go begins as a solid dance song, but the synthesised overlays are heavy and awkward. The electronics resurfaces to better effect in the upbeat Cooler Than Me, a sure crowd-pleaser. Gone in September is a light-hearted number with synthesised hooks.