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Sugarcult
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Lights Out
V2 Records
Release: 9/12/2006
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Rated:
Review by:
Caz* Bevan
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"The radio is here to stay, turn it off and walk
away."
As if Sugarcult wasn't one of your favorite radio pop bands,
they still chant these lyrics as part of their new sound. The
new sound recalls Our Lady Peace, minus the annoying
nasal-tone. A little more angst than pop - someone in the
band must've gotten dumped.
Claiming to have a "screaming intro" it took me a few listens
to realize what this exactly meant. In the intro track, there
are some crackling background screams but nothing I would
advertise as genuine, almighty screaming. They're not that
angry.
Lights Out marks the third label release for
Sugarcult. This album will surely bump their overall album
sales over a million, with songs like "Los Angeles" and "Do It
Alone."
One million, seemingly small-time for a popular band, don't
let the numbers fool you. Sugarcult has toured nonstop for
the last five years - everything from the Warped Tour to the
opening act for Green Day. Touring seems to be their
primary existence and motivation for the band. Things may
change however, as Lights Out is a more
mature sound for Sugarcult, who claims to be in their
prime.
Sugarcult seems to be, as they say, "all about the music,"
regardless of how the music may be defined. It is obviously
something that they love doing, genuinely. |
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