Lights - The Listening

[Blake Solomon]

Lights – The Listening
Record Label: Doghouse / Underground Operations Records
Release Date: October 6, 2009

Two things in my life are constants: my physique and its ability to attract only the tastiest of treats. But now black is white. Dunks are penny loafers. Firm gluts are honey-baked hams. This Lights character has thrown me for a loop. Her mask-like use of eyeliner and OMG love of both video games and comic books means that I’m not exactly sure when the golden spaceship left Earth. DeadKidSeanJohn hates her. IRTomDelonge loves her. The Listening is girltronica, and since I am girltronica’s appointed leader, this had to be it. My muscles pulsed in the glimmering sun as I acquired The Listening during an otherwise normal mid-afternoon tanning/Ice Cream Sundae (that’s a sexual position, idiot) session. “Finally, some excitement,” I said as the Banana split (two coins in the Wowee Donation Box, please). But no, just hold on a second, is our e-sausage fest really this bamboozled?

The damn baby voice; it haunts me. “Saviour” is probably the only song worthy of discussion because it’s the exception and rule. An interesting electronic beat is proof perfect of Lights’ ability to craft beats that burrow into our under-engaged brains. It’s electronic pop at its most simple and pure. And it’s certainly music made to be girl-led, just not this girl. Lights’ lyrics (“It will never change / If you want it to stay the same / I really hate it / But I know it’s really hard to choose if you're chained”) smell like my sister’s trapper keeper. Oh, and the BABY voice.

I’ve been racking my brain to think of a certain One-Hit Wonder from the late 90’s that is clearly the inspiration for “Saviour,” but that song’s rapid-fire lyrics and strangely cute electronics were too forgettable for my over-huffed memory banks. So basically this paragraph is a complete waste of your time. Diana something? Donna? That’ll be $9.50.

“Drive My Soul” has the same beat and dark vibe as its brethren, kind of like the scary Mary Kate and Ashley Detective home videos (i.e. when the “haunted house” was just home to a smoking hot beekeeper!). It’s just impossible to accept these songs as soul-bearing or deep or whatever effect Lights was looking for. There’s no drama in her panged vocal wails because each one is so heavily processed and, you know, those pesky word thingys just aren’t worth a damn. I have no doubt that she’s “been through stuff!”, because all musicians are f**king ridiculous and insane, but there’s a complete failure on The Listening when it comes to making such stories relatable. This is 2009’s vaguest record.

At least the courting period for Lights is short. One song from The Listening, picked at random, will tell you whether you should feel guilty about stealing or not. Maybe (and I’ve never stressed the word “maybe” harder in my life), if the first song is “Lions!”, you’ll have a dilemma. Its chorus sounds like the others and her voice is especially baby-like (especially for a song with an exclamation point), but the spacey beats and stuttering drums crap over most of The Listening’s filler. However, the downfall experienced after stumbling upon a song like Britney Spears reject “Second Go” is unforgivable. You might just kill yourself. IRTHETOMDELONGE, we’ll miss you man.


Recommended If You Like: Vanessazzz Carltonzzz, Donna?, Diane?, Britney Spears, hating me


www.myspace.com/lights

[Debut_Fin]

i like her voice a lot but that's about it. i think the scores are too low, but i agree that this album is really nothing special when it comes to lyrics, musicianship, and creativity. i will still probably listen to this once in a while. i've listened to it while doing homework a couple times and it was good enough for that.

[Gregory Robson]

This is good stuff. You're insane, Solomon.

[trappedintime]

I like her. Her music is a bit cheesy at times but it's enjoyable at all times! Sorry, but I think this is not as bad as you describe it Blake.

[what_ever]

To me, Lights is like baseball. Baseball games are only enjoyable when I'm at the ballpark, on TV they're almost painful.

[flks511]

To me, Lights is like baseball. Baseball games are only enjoyable when I'm at the ballpark, on TV they're almost painful.
Exactly how I feel. (About baseball, not Lights).

[Deborah Remus]

Amusing review Blake! I think the score you gave is spot on too, I just don't get her appeal.

[FaceLixeMurder]

She's damn beautiful(probably not without makeup but what the hell, hopefully I'll never see that) her music does blow though...

[Keagan Ilvonen]

Amusing review Blake! I think the score you gave is spot on too, I just don't get her appeal.
http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/112/l_a1030af0a1af48d1b596379977e1cb4b. jpg

Basically.

[c_rob2700]

Greatest opening paragraph in review history. The visuals of that just......make me visualize

[owiseone35]

Ha I hoped someone would review this. This stuff isn't bad just has no substance and will be off my ipod in like a week. Yes I do listen to this but really it is meh.

[tpnations]

Hmm...my brother just burned me her S/T like 3 hours ago. After reading this I'm not sure what to expect.

Good review, though.

[Zack Haughton]

Wow she's hot.

Too hot.

[Jeremy Aaron]

It's only a matter of time before the street teamers hear about this.

[Accana]

the day i stumble upon her on myspace I happen to see you write a review.

I laughed quite hysterically to your opening paragraph so much so that i was inclined to read the rest.

I agree, well done, ect ect.

Shes hot, I know it, you know it. So lets let that be...
yea...

[hockeyguitar99]

Oh my god. Fantastic review Blake. Amazing.

[kianacarly]

Thank God. All I ever usually see about her is endless amount of praise about how 'amazing' she is. I tried to give it a chance, but it just wasn't doing it for me. Bottom line: if she wasn't hot, nobody would care as much as they do.

[aradiantsunrise]

This kind of saddens me because I just think Lights is so awesome, haha. She seems like the coolest chick in the world.

[Romancebled]

This kind of saddens me because I just think Lights is so awesome, haha. She seems like the coolest chick in the world.
agreed.

[denissuxx]

This is the most innacurate review I've ever seen on this site.

[live.]

Donna Lewis - "I Love You Always Forever".

Ate away at my mind, as well.

[Derka Derka]

haha I love this review

[patpratt]

You are a great writer.

[JesusV2]

- Funny review
- New mission in life is to engage a nickname that plays on my username
- Second new mission is to get that nickname inserted into your review
- Fuck man, that Mary Kate and Ashley episode was the only one I've seen but I must have watched it like 30 goddamn times

[deezee]

Haha man your reviews are funny...But I disagree. :-)

[brentkid]

She's not attractive at all.

[irthesteve]

hahaha oh god i just got named dropped in a lights review, my life is complete

[dubey]

The review is pretty bad (and not even funny if that's what you were going for) but the album isn't that great either. I liked a couple songs from her EP only a couple more from her LP.

[aealeman]

Well. This was an interesting review.

I really liked her stuff coming into this record, and I enjoyed Saviour and The Listening, but this record was a major let down for me. First of all, all of the songs from the EP? On it. That was a problem. Then, the rest of the songs just don't get there, they seem filler, with the exception of Pretend, which I think is a great song. Her voice? Totally hated it at first. It grew on me. But...

She's certainly not for everyone. That said, I think this review was mostly right.

[Mezzle]

She's not attractive at all.
Eh, what?

[lucygray]

Well. This was an interesting review.

I really liked her stuff coming into this record, and I enjoyed Saviour and The Listening, but this record was a major let down for me. First of all, all of the songs from the EP? On it. That was a problem. Then, the rest of the songs just don't get there, they seem filler, with the exception of Pretend, which I think is a great song. Her voice? Totally hated it at first. It grew on me. But...

She's certainly not for everyone. That said, I think this review was mostly right.
I agree with this. Also, the remix to Pretend is great as well. This album has no last ing value whatsoever and I'm bummed since I was really looking forward to it.

[deezee]

Eh, what?
Some people have different standards...no biggie. I think she's cute but a little skinny haha

[thehereaway]

Dam, she is hot.

[irthesteve]

First of all, all of the songs from the EP? On it. That was a problem.
two songs of the EP didn't make the cut... just sayin

[Deborah Remus]

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/112/l_a1030af0a1af48d1b596379977e1cb4b. jpg

Basically.

She looks really, really skinny in that picture.

[katyara]

Ha I hoped someone would review this. This stuff isn't bad just has no substance and will be off my ipod in like a week. Yes I do listen to this but really it is meh.
agreed. I think she has potential though.

[I am Mick]

hahaha awesome review.

[SpyKi]

I see what you mean about baby voice.

[Ailite]

Great review

[nick[LA]]

Some people have different standards...no biggie. I think she's cute but a little skinny haha
this guy likes fat chicks

[Jasper112]

hahaha, what a fucking awesome review.

[radxbandit]

This is a pretty entertaining thread. Just came here to say that. Continue.

[Johansson]

I love Lights, personally, but this review was funny
as hell!

[Spenny]

Yay for using humour in an attempt to mask the review's mediocrity!

[the1]

Very amusing haha. tbh it's just an even more emasculating Owl City- if that is possible.

[Yellowcard2006]

I enjoyed the review. And the picture that was posted make this an even more enjoyable experience. The Mary Kate and Ashley reference made me nostalgia all over the place. Also this girl likes video games? I'm 75% sure she's a robot.

[gjpinizz]

To me, Lights is like baseball. Baseball games are only enjoyable when I'm at the ballpark, on TV they're almost painful.
that doesnt make sense

[nashiscash1324]

http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/112/l_a1030af0a1af48d1b596379977e1cb4b. jpg




:jawdrop:

[ohh lee]

Personally, I loved songs like Ice, Savior, and The Listening and was extremely excited for this album, but I was sadly disappointed. Those are the only decent songs.

[Mochem]

She's damn beautiful(probably not without makeup but what the hell, hopefully I'll never see that) her music does blow though...
Agreed. If she wasn't all made up she'd just be a decent looking girl. But that's the same way with most celebrities I suppose (not that I'm calling her a celebrity). It makes me wonder how much of her popularity is due to the way she looks.

I hate that I'm talking about the way someone looks like this but oh well, it's the internet.

[brenByah]

Can't get past her vocals to even begin to consider this.

[roche]

Great review, I personally really like her voice. But this whole elctronica band she has going doesn't do much for me, except for "Ice" I can't help but kinda like it.

[BigAl]

I'll admit it. I really like the record, and I buy into everything about her. Lame? I don't know, but I do like it a lot.

[RyanFTW]

The scene's "Long Distance Girlfriend from Canada".

I never bought into this Lights character, it's like every other techno-project, only in a shinier package.

"But.. But.. She likes video games and COMICS!"

[Indoor Living]

This is the most innacurate review I've ever seen on this site.
That's the most inaccurate spelling of inaccurate I've ever read on this site.

[denissuxx]

That's the most inaccurate spelling of inaccurate I've ever read on this site.
Oh my God, that's terrible. In fairness, I've been in bed with a fever all weekend... I still don't know how I managed that though

[brentkid]

Eh, what?
Awful haircut and pounds of eye liner does not = attractive.

[deadkidsean]

Haha, aw Blakey. <3 :sneakkiss:

[katieissweet]

I think if I were to have a guilty pleasure, it would be here. There's not much special about her music and there is a ton more people out there doing the same thing, but I just can't not love her. I enjoy this CD most for night drives.
And she is so damn cute.
http://3.media.tumblr.com/JOTQIRxf4qibhufgYyZRJeMlo1_500.jpg

[BigAl]

The scene's "Long Distance Girlfriend from Canada".

I never bought into this Lights character, it's like every other techno-project, only in a shinier package.

"But.. But.. She likes video games and COMICS!"

Exactly! ;-)

[Dirge07]

Mmmmm she should be a model instead

[EyeSouvannarath]

Mmmmm she should be a model instead
she was a model before she started singing

[ninthandash]

Review made me chuckle. Nailed the baby-voice spot on.

[guesswhodied]

review sucked.

[what_ever]

that doesnt make sense
in my analogy, television is her record and the ballpark is her live performance. not too mentally taxing.

[Mibabalou]

n00dz or i dont care about this bitch

[jesse_hitz]

1. she is so hot. 2. album is not bad at all this review is pure shit. 3. Her brand of music yes is slower and cheese at times, but is way better than half this shit out there. 4. Savior is far from the only song worth mentioning. 5. This is by far not my favorite music, but it's not worth that low score at all. it's worth checking out.

[oshyjay]

Maybe I'm just too old (has 20 really turned into "too old"?) but I feel like I'm the only person on earth who doesn't find her pretty. She slathers on a ton of makeup and puts in her extensions...it's just blegh. She's a doll, not a real person.
No Barbie love here, folks.

[oshyjay]

Awful haircut and pounds of eye liner does not = attractive.
Yes, exactly!!

[aealeman]

two songs of the EP didn't make the cut... just sayin
Oh. True. You're right.

Still though, four from the first EP is a lot!

[RyanFTW]

1. she is so hot. 2. album is not bad at all this review is pure shit. 3. Her brand of music yes is slower and cheese at times, but is way better than half this shit out there. 4. Savior is far from the only song worth mentioning. 5. This is by far not my favorite music, but it's not worth that low score at all. it's worth checking out.
"2. album is not bad at all this review is pure shit."

Opinions aren't shit. Opinions are opinions

"3. Her brand of music yes is slower and cheese at times, but is way better than half this shit out there."

This statement is only true if you've only listened to four bands in your life, and two of them are BrokenCYDE and Breathe Carolina.

[QuietThings430]

Uh since when did AP review like Pitchfork Magazine?

[Debut_Fin]

http://image.allmusic.com/00/avg/cov200/drv100/v134/v13420npyjl.jpg

[Blake Solomon]

Uh since when did AP review like Pitchfork Magazine?
what do you mean?

[InBetweenAisles]

I liked the CD.

[iIi]

I liked her on the Copeland/Lovedrug/Lydia tour. I'm not sure about this release. What I am sure of is that I have no idea what the &#*%$ Blake was talking about in the first paragraph and I think maybe it should stay that way...

[deezee]

;55043931']this guy likes fat chicks
This guy is an idiot...

[kianacarly]

Uh since when did AP review like Pitchfork Magazine?

Haha, what does that even mean?

Also, this girl would be so much prettier if she stopped parting her hair all the way off to the side and letting it all just hang over one part of her face. I hate it when girls do that.

[awakeohsleeper]

38%
Haha. Never heard of her.

[Poe-tryGirl]

I really enjoy this album and the other EP.

[rawspinner]

Blake Solomon does not care about Canadian people.

[jesse_hitz]

"2. album is not bad at all this review is pure shit."

Opinions aren't shit. Opinions are opinions

"3. Her brand of music yes is slower and cheese at times, but is way better than half this shit out there."

This statement is only true if you've only listened to four bands in your life, and two of them are BrokenCYDE and Breathe Carolina.
agree with you on number 2 but what i meant to say with the other point was referring to pop music not all music. By no means is lights amazing but that album did deserve a better review.

[RyanFTW]

agree with you on number 2 but what i meant to say with the other point was referring to pop music not all music. By no means is lights amazing but that album did deserve a better review.
Well, if you're comparing it to other pop albums, then I implore you, look elsewhere for good pop! Sometimes it's right in front of your eyes (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=177392). Pop is one of the most abundant music genres now, you just have to look harder! This stuff is contrived, Lights is only making baby steps. She will eventually be able to craft an album's worth of good songs.

[makeoutmags]

I enjoy the self-titled for those days I feel like listening to whatever the musical equivalent is to a "chick flick" but there's no longevity there especially in terms of lyrics. Her voice can come across as soothing but only in small doses. I'm ambivalent.

[makeoutmags]

I think if I were to have a guilty pleasure, it would be here. There's not much special about her music and there is a ton more people out there doing the same thing, but I just can't not love her. I enjoy this CD most for night drives.
And she is so damn cute.
http://3.media.tumblr.com/JOTQIRxf4qibhufgYyZRJeMlo1_500.jpg
I totally agree.

[NationalProduct]

shes attractive and charismatic and a few tracks are really catchy, ill have to check the whole record out for a full opinion

[Trauma Caspian]

I really enjoy Lights, and I know not many people do and I'm fine with that.

[Broclee]

I enjoy about half the record, her live show is good, and I find her attractive.

However, this review was pretty funny.

[dancelukedance]

That's harsh, and the score is way too low. It's a decent album

[ffadam]

I think she's lovely and this is a bit too much filler. But I think her recorded and her live are two totally different things since on record she seems to have lots of effects on her vocals though live it seems pure and shes really good. So it might not seem great on record but this stuff will come across really good live.

[Javs]

This review was well written, but totally wrong.

This CD is basically great, i feel like she has passion for what she's doing. I mean she's hot, and that may affect my opinion a little bit, but this shit is gold. It's simple synth pop songs. I hardly think anyone thinks she's a music god, but this CD is a great listen. And Lions is one of the best songs off of it, i love her voice. It's soft and relaxing.


I mean she's not imogen heap, but she's 10x better than owl shitty.

[perceptrons]

I love any and all good synth-pop, and this isn't good synth-pop.

[jesse_hitz]

Well, if you're comparing it to other pop albums, then I implore you, look elsewhere for good pop! Sometimes it's right in front of your eyes (http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=177392). Pop is one of the most abundant music genres now, you just have to look harder! This stuff is contrived, Lights is only making baby steps. She will eventually be able to craft an album's worth of good songs.
Any suggestions for pop?? I'm not really into pop but i like the whole lady gaga thing.

[RuslanFedotenko]

good review man!

[Nick Le]

;55043931']this guy likes fat chicks
lol.

the review was a fun read. and she's quite a looker...

[marbles17]

http://www.thepoxbox.com/contentimages/arnolds8.jpg

[0101]

This broad is nothing like Britney.

[Broden Terry]

I haven't given this a listen. I thought her EP was really good though :shrug:

[Whimsikill]

I love these bizarre reviews.

[Kurt Retenauer]

hahaha oh god i just got named dropped in a lights review, my life is complete
:appl:

I'm so happy for you. I could only be so lucky to be name dropped in a Taylor Swift review, haha.

[irthesteve]

:appl:

I'm so happy for you. I could only be so lucky to be name dropped in a Taylor Swift review, haha.
one day my friend... one day

[Kurt Retenauer]

one day my friend... one day
Maybe if AP reviews her next record.. I think someone did Fearless so it's possible they review it. I just don't know if many see me as the poster boy fan of Taylor on this site or not, haha.

[Corgkowznor]

This album is not good.

[anamericangod]

IRTomDelonge holy fucking lol.

[deadkidsean]

:appl:

I'm so happy for you. I could only be so lucky to be name dropped in a Taylor Swift review, haha.
Not happy for me, Kurt?! =(((

[Kurt Retenauer]

Not happy for me, Kurt?! =(((
Oh man, I totally missed yours, haha. Just noticed it now though, but of course I'm happy for you. It's awesome you both got name dropped, on opposite sides of the spectrum

[shimmyshakes]

I like it.

[deadkidsean]

Oh man, I totally missed yours, haha. Just noticed it now though, but of course I'm happy for you. It's awesome you both got name dropped, on opposite sides of the spectrum
Haha. Tbh, I've listened to like one or two of her songs and no, I didn't like it in any way, shape, or form, but the fact does remain for me that I don't think she is a "babe." DEFINITELY no Taylor.

P.S. Where'd your thread go?? It was in Gen. then Entertainment and then gone.

[DejaNew]

A few disturbing visuals but other than that, solid review.

[Kurt Retenauer]

Haha. Tbh, I've listened to like one or two of her songs and no, I didn't like it in any way, shape, or form, but the fact does remain for me that I don't think she is a "babe." DEFINITELY no Taylor.

P.S. Where'd your thread go?? It was in Gen. then Entertainment and then gone.
I don't really get the appeal, but I'm willing to listen/learn to like if so should happen.

And, in reference to the Taylor thread, Tristan moved it to "Music," which is fitting, but a lot of people said the same thing as you, with not being able to find it and all.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1249762

There it is, in case you're interested. I take it you're not a Taylor fan though, if I remember correctly.

[deadkidsean]

I don't really get the appeal, but I'm willing to listen/learn to like if so should happen.

And, in reference to the Taylor thread, Tristan moved it to "Music," which is fitting, but a lot of people said the same thing as you, with not being able to find it and all.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1249762

There it is, in case you're interested. I take it you're not a Taylor fan though, if I remember correctly.
No, no, huge Taylor fan. That's why I asked man.

[Kurt Retenauer]

No, no, huge Taylor fan. That's why I asked man.
Oh oh shit. You said "definitely no Taylor" so I figured you meant it like "I'm definitely not into Taylor," in reference to what I said. But, now I see you meant it as "Lights is no Taylor." All good now, haha.

[ManicanParty49]

I really like Lights...but I have to agree this album is not her strongest effort. I thought for sure that she'd release a full length that would be even better than the EP, which I enjoyed a lot.

It's all good though...she plays WoW and thus is cool in my book.

[verybarrywhyte]

After seeing her live, I got into this CD a lot more. She puts on a really good show too. Covered Phil Collins' "In The Air Tonight" as an encore.

[Gumbyjag]

she sucks live and there's no heart in her music. any girl can do this shit.

[Analog Rebellion]

Hahaha. Brilliant review.

[irthesteve]

Maybe if AP reviews her next record.. I think someone did Fearless so it's possible they review it. I just don't know if many see me as the poster boy fan of Taylor on this site or not, haha.
you most definitely are the AP fanboy for Taylor, no question there

[RyanFTW]

Any suggestions for pop?? I'm not really into pop but i like the whole lady gaga thing.
If you're going pop territory.....
Justin Timberlake made two SOLID pop albums (and is bound to make more)
Anything by the Cars
Newer Motion City Soundtrack (more pop territory on later albums)
Mates of State I think has made some good pop in it
The Postal Service's Give Up is excellent
Zolof the Rock and Roll destroyer (pretty much anything by them)
Locksley
Scissors for Lefty
All time Low is more "pop punk (haha bullshit)" but their latest album is a very well done pop rock album.

Start with that, you'll enjoy it.

[Sherrice]

I don't think that most people who like her who give a shit about her if she wasn't cute and didn't like video games and comics. Just sayin.

[Kurt Retenauer]

you most definitely are the AP fanboy for Taylor, no question there
Yesss. Win. Haha I kind of figured no argument there. Not sure if anyone would pride themselves of it like I would though, haha.

[marina_starr]

38%? ouch. there are some moments on this album that i enjoyed, like the song pretend and the listening, or saviour. come on dude, she's adorable. irresistibly so!

[Kurt Retenauer]

If you're going pop territory.....
Justin Timberlake made two SOLID pop albums (and is bound to make more)
Anything by the Cars
Newer Motion City Soundtrack (more pop territory on later albums)
Mates of State I think has made some good pop in it
The Postal Service's Give Up is excellent
Zolof the Rock and Roll destroyer (pretty much anything by them)
Locksley
Scissors for Lefty
All time Low is more "pop punk (haha bullshit)" but their latest album is a very well done pop rock album.

Start with that, you'll enjoy it.
Zolof and Locksley...yessssss.

[Blake Solomon]

Maybe if AP reviews her next record.. I think someone did Fearless so it's possible they review it. I just don't know if many see me as the poster boy fan of Taylor on this site or not, haha.
i wrote that review. we'll need more determination than some lousy avatar and word-of-mouth for a drop. take that shit up a level

[irthesteve]

i wrote that review. we'll need more determination than some lousy avatar and word-of-mouth for a drop. take that shit up a level
well i am honored i made the cut mister solomon, i think it's time to change my profile pic to the tom one

[Blake Solomon]

well i am honored i made the cut mister solomon, i think it's time to change my profile pic to the tom one
you're just lucky the "babes thread" is my homepage

[irthesteve]

you're just lucky the "babes thread" is my homepage
you can guarantee that the picture of me and her has not made it's final appearance in there, it'll be back with a vengeance time and time again

[Drew Beringer]

this shit is awful, awesome review Blake.

[symbiote28]

i'm trying to like this record but unfortunately, i don't see that happening ..

[Chris Fallon]

Hahaha Blake, what the hell planet are you on when you write this? Amazing stuff; couldn't have said it better. Just great stuff in this review... fuck, I'm beginning to finally like you.

[BringDaRuckus]

anyone else get confused that there are two bands/artists named Lights both featuring female vocals?

I listened to Lights - Rites thinking it was this record.. I have now listened to both and I dig Lights(from Brooklyn) more so than this one. I suggest you maybe check it out too.

[Gautz]

I guess it was worth one full listen... but nothing special! Spot on review.
On the other hand she is well hot!

[Kurt Retenauer]

i wrote that review. we'll need more determination than some lousy avatar and word-of-mouth for a drop. take that shit up a level
Mannnn I started an official thread and post pictures as soon as I find new ones! I've also gotten into at least 3 arguments with people on here, Jason included, on her musical merits. Literally, the Babe Thread was fed up with me posting Taylor so much, so I had to take it to another thread. What more can I do?! Seriously, one scroll through http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1249762 and I think you'll find me deserving. I feel like I'm running for student council or something, haha.

[EchoPark]

wish make explosion on face her

[Miketheunicycle]

i didn't mind this album at all, i actually really liked it, haha.

[Circa1628]

I can't get into her stuff, but I enjoyed her vocals on the new Silverstein

[symbiote28]

way toooo much auto tune or whatever the thing is called.

[x13looDx]

i really like her, bought this album!

[fadedmemories]

Review of the year

[mybreakingpoint]

blake, this was one of the funniest reviews i've read in a long while, i loved it. review's dead on as well, she's probably the only Doghouse act i really can't find a single to appreciate about it, other than, ya know, looking at her, i guess. :shrug:

[Blake Solomon]

I don't really get the appeal, but I'm willing to listen/learn to like if so should happen.

And, in reference to the Taylor thread, Tristan moved it to "Music," which is fitting, but a lot of people said the same thing as you, with not being able to find it and all.

http://www.absolutepunk.net/showthread.php?t=1249762

There it is, in case you're interested. I take it you're not a Taylor fan though, if I remember correctly.
a music forum thread? not cutting it. might as well be in the classifieds forum.

[lovely864md]

The 30 second clips on iTunes were enough to bore me to death. I love me some girly singers but she does not do it for mer.

And wtf is with her hair, it's parted like next to her ear on that picture on the first page.

[Kurt Retenauer]

a music forum thread? not cutting it. might as well be in the classifieds forum.
Tristan moved it! it was in the entertainment thread, haha

[jesse_hitz]

If you're going pop territory.....
Justin Timberlake made two SOLID pop albums (and is bound to make more)
Anything by the Cars
Newer Motion City Soundtrack (more pop territory on later albums)
Mates of State I think has made some good pop in it
The Postal Service's Give Up is excellent
Zolof the Rock and Roll destroyer (pretty much anything by them)
Locksley
Scissors for Lefty
All time Low is more "pop punk (haha bullshit)" but their latest album is a very well done pop rock album.

Start with that, you'll enjoy it.
thanks for the recommendations. Honestly im actually a timberlake fan haha he is one hell of a producer, and also writes lots of his material. Plus he was sick in alpha dog :)

[SlappedActor]

Hahaha, what a great review.

[Scoot]

So, Blake Solomon does not like this album. Is that what I'm supposed to be getting? I'm not really sure.

[Scoot]

Also, is it weird that I googled ice cream sundae. Shit.

[DeathOrGlory]

damn she needs to eat a cheeseburger. her face is fine but she's so skinny. i also find it funny that she won the juno for best new artist and then released this.

[Dymytry Vance]

I'm extremely afraid after hte first paragraph. Have fun with the RIAA.

[inthemidst]

Wow, this review was crazy drivel, but the good kind, you know, that sounds eloquent enough to impose as an actual article. It was funny nonetheless.

[d00d81that]

Lol

[handlikesecret]

your reviews are out of this world, Blake.

[FaceLixeMurder]

that doesnt make sense
It makes she's hot so seeing her in person is definitely enjoyable

[geebee889]

Thank you for this review. I don't get what all the hype is about.

[Kbm600]

- Funny review
- New mission in life is to engage a nickname that plays on my username
- Second new mission is to get that nickname inserted into your review
- Fuck man, that Mary Kate and Ashley episode was the only one I've seen but I must have watched it like 30 goddamn times
Dude. Someone from giantbomb is on absolutepunk?! Nice avatar!

[raychull]

God. I just went to her myspace out of curiosity. Her voice is embarrassing.

[willvc]

Such a cheesy album.


I love it. Also, her music videos are awesome.

[iJason]

So basically I've come to the conclusion that Light's is simply a fictitious character made up by the record industry to sell records to all us music nerds. She's just to damn hot.

[BSturg]

I find this review to be incredibly biased. I'm not disagreeing with all that's written here (although I disagree with the review in general), but the immature tone that is carried throughout makes it hard for me to take this seriously, and seems below Absolutepunk's standards.

[Lovely?]

fucking terrible musician, poor blake for getting all the shitty albums

[Broclee]

fucking terrible musician, poor blake for getting all the shitty albums
Actually, untrue. Her natural singing voice is fantastic, she just under-utilizes it. She has an incredible tone and range when she sings normally.

[Lovely?]

Actually, untrue. Her natural singing voice is fantastic, she just under-utilizes it. She has an incredible tone and range when she sings normally.
well, she's decent, she could be a great womanly singer like feist or cat power, but she kind of chooses to sing in an annoying pitch

[Broclee]

well, she's decent, she could be a great womanly singer like feist or cat power, but she kind of chooses to sing in an annoying pitch
I won't disagree that the effects used on her vocals and the baby voice really distract, but c'mon. I've heard her live, and she fucking kills it, pulls out this wonderful voice that I know a lot of people would be jealous to have.

[the1]

The EP is awesome. This is cool....not great but it's just nice music that doesn't require my thinking.

[dogscangrow]

You're an idiot she's amazing. Musicianship's good there's banjo's, synth's, keyboards,piano, guitars and sick beats. Lyrics are good, Lions! is an exception cause it's about wow but still has substance personally and its still a rad tune. Saviour is pretty deep, there biblical references in there (Mark6:11). She's also really really hot which adds.

[Blake Solomon]

You're an idiot she's amazing. Musicianship's good there's banjo's, synth's, keyboards,piano, guitars and sick beats. Lyrics are good, Lions! is an exception cause it's about wow but still has substance personally and its still a rad tune. Saviour is pretty deep, there biblical references in there (Mark6:11). She's also really really hot which adds.
i appreciate you for many reasons

[Enoch Ching]

well if it counts for anything, i saw her do a intro performance to owl city.

...not that hot. she's a bit exaggerated.

[eatbabiesyum]

i love this album :D
and the acoustic EP's fantastic, she needs to do more acoustic stuff
her lyrics and voice sound better that way :)

[eatbabiesyum]

also! even though i disagree completely, i absolutely loved this review.

YOU ARE ONE FUNNY MAN MISTER SOLOMAN

[zong]

I know I'm a little late. I've read this review a few times, but I cannot tell you how frustrating it is to read, page by page, people complimenting Blake on an outrageously unfair review. It kills me to hear that people won't even check out an album just because of a reviewer that couldn't take time to write the review a little more seriously.

The first thing that got me ticked was the over-exaggeration of a "baby voice." Somebody listen to Drive My Soul (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ocJir0DD3E) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ocJir0DD3E) and tell me to my face that it sounds baby-ish, because I will swear on my grave that her voice in there sounds nothing like a baby.

The second thing that got me was the "It’s just impossible to accept these songs as soul-bearing or deep." Before I even stumbled upon absolute punk, or even knew much about music, some friend sent me a link to one of her songs. I don't know about you, but songs from her have gotten me through tough times, sad times. If that's not enough soul for you, then you must be a ginger.

I'm just saying, to anyone, maybe even the one or two people who bother to read this reply, that this album is worth getting. If it means just making a YouTube playlist of her songs, or the many of you who download songs from the internet in a not-so legal process, then go for it anyway. But seriously, don't even do that, Lights is a great, talented artist, and the album is worth buying.

And to those of you who still hear that "baby-voice", try out her acoustic album, (yes, it's on iTunes), and tell me if you still hear it, because I honestly never have.

Love and cheers - Zong.

[theaverage]

I know I'm a little late. I've read this review a few times, but I cannot tell you how frustrating it is to read, page by page, people complimenting Blake on an outrageously unfair review. It kills me to hear that people won't even check out an album just because of a reviewer that couldn't take time to write the review a little more seriously.

The first thing that got me ticked was the over-exaggeration of a "baby voice." Somebody listen to Drive My Soul (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ocJir0DD3E) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ocJir0DD3E) and tell me to my face that it sounds baby-ish, because I will swear on my grave that her voice in there sounds nothing like a baby.

The second thing that got me was the "It’s just impossible to accept these songs as soul-bearing or deep." Before I even stumbled upon absolute punk, or even knew much about music, some friend sent me a link to one of her songs. I don't know about you, but songs from her have gotten me through tough times, sad times. If that's not enough soul for you, then you must be a ginger.

I'm just saying, to anyone, maybe even the one or two people who bother to read this reply, that this album is worth getting. If it means just making a YouTube playlist of her songs, or the many of you who download songs from the internet in a not-so legal process, then go for it anyway. But seriously, don't even do that, Lights is a great, talented artist, and the album is worth buying.

And to those of you who still hear that "baby-voice", try out her acoustic album, (yes, it's on iTunes), and tell me if you still hear it, because I honestly never have.

Love and cheers - Zong.
Well at least one person read your post. I also agree. Lights is one of my favorites and her acoustic album sold me on her. Her two new singles are just a great improvement too. I hope anyone thinking about giving her a try never steps a foot near this review. I just found this site, so I'm going to some of my favorite albums and seeing what this sites thinks of them. Not good so far..

[LoveLights7497]

Lights is awesome in every way possible!