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The Lights play music that is a blend of many influences. From the first notes the band plays on their CD, "Walk On Razors," you are drawn into The Lights' world of deep, passionate images and shattered promises. But this is not music for people who have given up. There is a strong and edgy resolve to their music. The music is not avant grade, but it is not mundane. It is simple, yet complex. And it just may make you want to drive faster!
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Here's what critics have said about them.
"The Lights deliver rock from both pretension and banality, using interesting chordal passages and melody twists to give new distinction to the rock song."
[at The Ritz / Jennifer Shields-Inner City Editor-Music Paper]
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"I like this band a lot: they've got guts and grit and they still manage to have a polished act....Well-crafted rock songs are colored by the individual talents of each band member. Charlie Kulis has a distinct presence as a vocalist, balanced by the equally singular sounds of Michael DoCampo's guitar work. Doug Scofield adds a sensitivity that is most welcome ..boards, tempering a bit of the edge. And keeping it all going is the rhythm section of bassist John Murphy and Bob Capraro, an excellent drummer."
[at The Bitter End / Karen Wittenfield -Music Paper]
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RECORDINGS...
"I gotta hand it to The Lights. Listening to their album Walk On Razors its clear they did everything right...I hear at least three of these songs going top 40...[Andy Glass/ Independents Day The Music Paper]
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"Atmosphere, chops, guts and a literate point of view stamp these guys as ready for a breakthrough." [Goodtimes]
"...good enough to cross over to AOR stations with real music...Good hooks, musicianship, vocals, production AND packaging." [L.I. Ear]
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"Quality vocals combined with catchy hooks, and seamless production makes Walk on Razors a better than average listen." [East Coast Rocker]
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"This music has its pop influence, but The Lights have take this base and conformed it to their own particular style. [Tina Chang/Good Times]
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"The Lights mini LP(CD) Walk On Razors is a promising piece of work." [Laura Barbera/ Notes From The Subway - The Kingsman]
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"...exhibits a really professional sound with elements of the Cars and other top notch outfits floating confidently on top." [New Paper-Providence R.I.]
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ON STAGE
"The tone of casual professionalism remained during the rest of the set, with Kulis projecting a tough swagger during "Little Sister" that was downright Broooce-ish. John Murphy built an Adam Clayton-like tension on the bass (see "With or Without You")' and the dramatic building of the song had everyone enthralled.
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The energy level of the band similarly kept building as the show progressed, resulting in a most appreciative response from the crowd. It was certainly well deserved; an obvious intelligence was at work here, perfectly complementing the instrumental prowess." [at The Bitter End / Kevin Zimmerman-Goodtimes]
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ON THE NET
This is pure classic AOR, well written, executed and produced. This band shows that the major record companies aren't the only ones capable of getting quality music out there to the public. I'm sure this music will appeal to a lot of Virtual Radio visitors.[Virtual Radio - podcast]
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This is a band! These songs are sung with every beat, instrument and voice like a single statement. The emotions expressed in these songs feel right like they are part of the grand scheme of things and must be accepted.
[Billy's Bunker Music Reviews]
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Happy consumers;
[from CD Baby]
author: Jacky
I luv the sound of "The Lights", awesome CD great work. The "Lights" Rock. Jacqueline(Jacky)
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author: Isabelle Hall-Gustafson
I absolutely love Walk on Razors. Great vocals and musical talent shown in the Album. Love the "Lights", you can tell they really take pride in their work, and love what they do. Isabelle (Isabelle's Creations)
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author: Kathy
I am so glad I purchased the CD, just came back from St. Catharines,Ontario took it with me for the ride, And Hey my Canadian Friends just LOVED IT TOO! Smiles to All Of YOU!
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author: ruth kimbro
I think they are great. They are compassionate individuals and it is reflected in their music.
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author: Dennis
This is a great cd that grows on you quickly. It really showcases their talent. Nice guitar work!
Brilliant!! Loved it
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author: siouxsie
Glad that I bought this album. Brilliant!!
Love The CD!
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author: Dianne DeNicola
I love the CD Walk on Razors!!!I am glad that I purchased it!
When "Murder on the Lower Eastside" was recorded, in the early eighties, the homicide rate in N.Y.C. hovered around 3,000 a year! It was a popular staple in our set during The Lights early days. "Hunting You Down" was our set opener during that period.
These are among the earliest Lights recordings [4 track analog recordings on 1/4 inch tape] so excuse the noise and hisses.
The players on these tracks are Charlie, vocals and guitar, Bob on drums, Bob 'Special K' Kessel on organs and Ryk Oakley, bass and recording engineer. "Traces" was recorded about 3 years later on 1/2 inch 8-track tape by Greenie. Drums and percussion by Bob, everything else by Charlie.
Checkout 'myspace.com/thelights1' to hear all of our 5 song CD "Walk on Razors".
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"This is a band! These songs are sung with every beat, instrument and voice like a single statement. The emotions expressed in these songs feel right like they are part of the grand scheme of things and must be accepted."
[Billy's Bunker Music Reviews]
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In New York pick up 'Walk On Razors' at Bleeker Bob's... the coolest record store on the planet.
hi!! new video Christmas At The Zoo (The Flaming Lips cover) by the guitar plus me
from the Christmas mini album CHRISTMAS GIFT CHRISTMAS GRIFT (me against the world 01) 1. White Christmas 2. The Christmas Song 3. Christmas At The Zoo 4. Christmas Gift Christmas Grift 5. Aluminum Xmas Trees (acoustic) 6. Silent Night
Quiero decir... que el individuo..que se hace llamar "Spiderman"... hubiera confeccionado su traje en fuxia pastel....si no fuera por mi. The best covers...HERE!!!!!!!!!!!
We are happy to see a good year go towards a good end. Again we will be playing our Christmas Show in the Moscow Megasphere - and that really makes us happy. The Moscow crowd is one of the best in the world and we would love to have you all with is. It's gonna be one hell of a rock party!
Our website has undergone major updates at the moment, but it's back and we highly recomment that you pick up your free Single and DVD "Chase the Dragon" and tell us what you think.
In the meantime Rozencrantz is back in the studio, working on brand new material.
Les Lovelies ont la joie de vous présenter leur nouvel album! 2ème disque du groupe, « Jesters on the Beat », ce sont 7 titres, 7 petits concentrés de pop fraîche et détonante... N'hésitez pas à commander votre CD en ligne pour 5€! All you really neeeed !!
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