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| 2009 | INDIE ROCK | ALTERNATIVE |
Track Listing
1. Moscow
2. Battle Of Lovers ✔
3. Signals To Radar
4. Young Scarlett Young ✔
5. Travellin' Man
6. I Woke Up In A Civil War
7. Passions Of The Lonley
8. Until The Day I Die
9. Black Feathers ✔
10. The Bottom Of The Sea
✔ indicates track pick
Rating
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Review
Let me start by saying; while I have listened to many brilliant musicians that have emerged from the Indie scene throughout the years, such as Radiohead, there's been almost as many that have been a complete waste of my time. There's been so many pretentious and egotistical performers, who in trying to create something with meaning, something that differs from the repetition of mainstream, end up with a creation that is nowhere near as innovative as the artist would like to think it is.
However on the other hand, you have performers like this. Think the soaring majestic stadium anthems of Coldplay, crossed with the softer, breathtaking moments in Death Cab For Cutie and you have 'Lights Action'. And this five piece band, hailing from London, have crafted something truly special on their debut release 'Welcome To The New Cold War'. 'Lights Action' was a good name choice, as it describes what the band attempts to create; sweeping cinematic passages, combined with catchy pop rock sensibilities.
Opener 'Moscow' acts as a forerunner for what's to come, with theatrical organs and soaring vocals, but it's after this when the album really begins. With a strong rock beat and a catchy guitar melody 'Battle Of Lovers' is well placed at the start of the album. 'Young Scarlett Young' is another winner, with a soft piano intro building up to another epic sounding chorus, with a melodic violin accentuating that cinematic sound you can tell band was aiming for.
However the real treat is saved for the end of the album, where Lights Action displays their talent to seamlessly switch from pumping rock tunes to more laid back ballads. 'Until The Day I Die' really showcases singer Patrick Currier's vocal range, and while his voice isn't always perfect, it's mesmerizing to listen to and fits well with the music. Second to last track, 'Black Feathers' is probably one of the highlights of the album. Haunting strings build into a gentle guitar melody and soft vocals, which flow into an emotional chorus and towards a grand finale, with strings and harmonies and everything they've got thrown it. It's epic, it's catchy, it's beautiful What more could you want?
Lights Action Is...
Patrick Currier - Vocals
Karl Bareham - Guitar
Chris Moorhead - Guitar/Keys
Alex Leeder - Bass
Steven Durham - Drums
Karl Bareham - Guitar
Chris Moorhead - Guitar/Keys
Alex Leeder - Bass
Steven Durham - Drums
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Track 2. Battle Of Lovers
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