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Rilo Kiley Release Date: 20th August 2007 Media Type: Audio CD Publishers
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Under the Blacklight
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Product DescriptionThere had to have been doubts, after Rilo Kiley lead girl Jenny Lewis' successful solo sojourn with the Watson Twins (2006's sumptuous, acclaimed Rabbit Fur Coat album), that she would ever come home to roost. There was no obvious need--she was the recognisable face of the band as it was, and had gone on to distil Rilo Kiley's sharp-witted alt-country pleasantry down to its roots and add an irresistible wholesomeness, the grace of a bygone age. But we find her back fronting Rilo Kiley, if only to prove that she's an indie diva on the rise and can wear any boot she sees fit. And here, on Under The Blacklight, we find her in sequinned disco boots ("Breakin' Up" is like something off Bright Eyes' Digital Ash album if the benchmark were Donna Summer's back catalogue), 60s girl group heels (the crying out for its own dance "Smoke Detector"), legwarmers ("Dejalo" is a low-light Gloria Estefan/Madonna-esque strut) and the old fashioned tan suede we were used to (the gorgeous "Close Call" should satisfy anyone who fell in love with "It's a Hit" from their last record). It's quite a distinct upturn in style for the band who forge on with steely determination, perhaps at the expense of the soft skinned appeal of More Adventurous, but ensuring that there's enough momentum to see them safe for a few years yet. --James Berry Image GalleryClick on a thumbnail on the left to view a larger image on the right.
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Product ReviewsCustomers have given Under the Blacklight an average customer review rating of 4.0 out of 5. The latest reviews have been displayed below. Pop bores miss the point This album highlights what pop and rock is all about. Popular culture at its best. Great tunes,vocals and musicians. Too many critics and pseuds want too move popular music into a highbrow activity which gives them an air of superiority which popular culture kicked into touch and now ignores as the pretentious pish it is. Rumours 2007 Global Megacorps record company - "Well, we kinda like your quirkiness out here in LA, but it ain't playing well in Ohio. We see you as the new Fleetwood Mac - plush harmonies and tasteful guitar licks - that sort of thing. Could you tone down the more original elements? WE understand your humorous lyrics, of course, but you can't play it on WKRP Mellow. Take a look at these graphs. That's the type of demographic you should be appealing to. Now we hope we're not going to have a problem here. Deliver your next album along these lines and maybe we won't cancel your contract. This time." Very good but runs out of steam towards the end The first seven tracks of this album are excellent but unfortunately the last 4 are pretty weak, which is a shame considering the whole album only runs for a total of 37 minutes. Dont let this put you off buying it though as the first 7 tracks are almost worth the price of the album. Q were right and wrong I read the review that Q published...I bought it on spec and admit I have played it a lot ever since... Some great songs but I do disagree when they compared it to Steely Dan's Can't Buy A Thrill. The Dan this is not! But shades of Blondie, country and pop ...really catchy infectious songs. Certainly makes me want to explore more of the back catalogue. A grower I'll keep it short as I'll be repeating other reviewers. I love earlier Rilo Kiley. Jenny Lewis' album with the Watson Twins is one of my favourite albums of the last few years. Black Light disappointed me immensely on the first listens. But now... I have got over expecting it to sound like there earlier music, yes - it is quite heavily produced, but there are some fantastic pop gems in there. I'm glad I didn't dismiss it after the first listen like other reviewers have Submit Your ReviewTo submit your review of Under the Blacklight you must first login / register. After you have successfully logged into DealZilla, please return to this page where you will be able to submit your Under the Blacklight review. |
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