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"Shake Your Sweet" by Lightouts

[ellelovesfilms-blog]

"Lights Out" is one of those movies that will put some fear in you By Elle Allgood, Elle Loves Films Lights Out Who: Directed by David F. Sandberg. Starring Teresa Palmer, Gabriel Bateman, Maria Bello, and Alexander DiPersia Rated: PG - 13 Running Time: 1 hr 21 min When: July 22, 2016 Grade: B+ LAS VEGAS, Nevada - Rebecca (Teresa Palmer) leaves home and believes all her childhood fears have been left behind. Rebecca is worried that her younger brother, Martin (Gabriel Bateman), is being harassed by a spirit only visible in the dark. The same spirit that once tormented her. Rebecca works to unlock the truth behind the terror, which brings her face to face with an entity that has a strong attachment to her mother, Sophie. David F. Sandberg makes his major directorial debut, in this quite surprisingly good horror film. Lights Out is a film that uses a formula that is reminiscent of the great horror films of the 80s. A well written film, that perfectly pieces together the right elements to make this movie one of the best horror films of the last decade. Lights Out doesn't hold back with those moments of fear that will have you jumping out of your seat. Horror films should have several elements that will leave a bit of fear in your as you leave the theater and this movie did just that. It didn't have a lot of blood and gore, and it didn't need it. You never question what what was going on. Every question is answered, every bit of fear is put in you, and you will be leaning forward the whole time, anticipating that next moment that will send you jumping. Great cast, great story, and overall great film. I have never seen a film in the past decade that was put together so well. If you like a good scare and great horror films, this movie is not one to miss, and will most definitely be on your list of favorites. Lights Out will be in theaters next Friday!!

[producerellea-blog]

#yass #lightouts (at Regal Red Rock Stadium 16 & IMAX)

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Lightouts - More Than Ever

A public service announcements to bands and solo artists everywhere: If you’re going to build suspense in your songs and keep listeners waiting for the payoff, it’d be nice if you actually gave it to them. Or at least, that was my thought as I listened to the first half of Lightouts’ “More Than Ever,” a song from a band whose Cure influence is written all over both their online presense and music.

That buildup comes in the form of a quiet, basic drum and bass riff, an ominous guitar riff occasionally joining the fray to add tension. It feels like we’re building to something big, but the intro just never breaks into something bigger. I suppose that the band would argue that the point the intro builds to is the second verse, as a strummed distorted guitar makes its first appearance, backing the whispered “Hoo, hah” that comes from the band’s vocalist. While certainly bigger and louder, this second verse doesn’t feel like anything more than derivative of a section of the song that simply doesn’t work.

However, while it doesn’t bear much musical resemblance to the song’s frustrating intro, the feel of “More Than Ever” makes a great change with about a minute left. The guitars switch off their distortion pedals, favoring a catchy, staccato, shuffling melody that’s pleasant and bouncy. The crooning vocals are also given a lift, singing more tunefully and melodically, telling a warbling story in the style of Morrissey while a laser-like guitar lead injects even more energy and light into the instrumentation.

Such a great change of pace for a song that starts off so disappointingly is refreshing, but this listener can’t help but wonder what could’ve been. While I’m the first to criticize a band and song for not mixing things up enough, finding what works in a song can be just as big a sin. Here’s hoping that the treat that Lightouts gives listeners in “More Than Ever”’s back half is a true reflection of what the band is aiming for.

Listen to the song here: http://bit.ly/1RA8yLa

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Lightouts – “Not Today”

  ***SXSW 2013 – OEB FRESHMAN FAVORITE***

  Pairs Well With…Yuck, Yo La Tengo, Built to Spill

  Brooklyn band Lightouts are set to release their debut record Want this March, but it is easy to get a sense of their sound through a series of singles released last year.  Lightouts definitely has a sound that would fit in well right in 1995, layering fuzzy guitar chords over punchy pop-rock songs, but this band isn’t completely focused on nostalgia.  The tightness they bring to what is traditionally a liquid, garage delivery is refreshing and a good sign for however they choose to evolve their sound this year.  Overall, Lightouts is worth checking out because they know how to write a damn fine rock song, a surprisingly underrepresented demographic on the SXSW roster this year.

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[indiexmusic]

A neat cover/mash-up I found on turntable the other day. Check out this cover of All I Want by LCD Soundsystem with a mashup of Heroes By David Bowie!