Rilo Kiley - Under the Blacklight
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Free Music Review: Confessions on a dance floor
Hit: 5 Stars
From the first beat of "Silver Lining", Rilo Kiley announces a truly more adventurous sound - one that departs from country-tinged acoustics and embraces slick beats with a retro flair. Under the Blacklight, the first effort from the band since 2004, is Rilo Kiley's unapologetic brush with the dance floor. On the first track, the deliriously catchy "Silver Lining", Rilo Kiley boasts a sound somewhere between techno and soul. Over handclaps and an R&B chorus, Jenny Lewis croons like a blue-eyed soul songstress. Following it is the ambient rock anthem "Close Call", and "The Moneymaker", the album's first single and, quite possibly, Rilo Kiley's sexiest track ever. "Breakin' Up", a swaggering disco tune about a cell phone breakup, contains classic Rilo Kiley qualities: majestic musical styling and biting lyrics. The album's title track is a haunting song that recalls the melancholy sound of the band's earlier work. "Dreamworld" is an ethereal dream-pop confection that sounds like Broken Social Scene stuck in the 70s. Next is "Dejalo", a bold song that walks the line between Latin pop and Talking Heads new wave. Following it is the cautionary tale about internet dating, "15", a Dusty Springfield-inspired showcase for Jenny Lewis's stunning vocals; "Smoke Detector", Rilo Kiley's ode to Californian summer (complete with surf-board sensibility); and "The Angels Hung Around", a breezy retreat to the alternative-country/folk sound of More Adventurous. The closing track, "Give a Little Love" is a beautiful, spare sounding track with an insistent chorus that doesn't let go ever after the album is over. Like a true party, Under the Blacklight lures you subtly, pulls you in tightly, throws you for a loop, and sends you on out with only the glorious memories of a wild night.
Under the Blacklight is easily Rilo Kiley's most sonically ambitious album. Jenny Lewis previously stated that it was the band's "sexiest album ever" and this new sound is sure to alienate some longtime fans but it takes a certain bravery to take such a bold step as a band. With the aid of producers Mike Elizondo and Jason Leder, who have worked with everyone from Jay-Z to Fiona Apple, Rilo Kiley has produced an album with a new eclecticism that they immediately own. It would be easy for some to proclaim it a sellout, but if listened to closely (under the black light, if you will), its complexities are revealed: lyrical subtly, musical genius, and a newfound sexiness. Rilo Kiley's fourth album is a huge step forward in creative development and an ode to the glamor and darkness of Los Angeles. If nothing else, Under the Blacklight proves that, as a band, Rilo Kiley has their heart in the right place, the brains to pen compelling songs, and the courage to get their groove on.
Free Music Review: Under the blacklight Rilo Kiley shines!
Hit: 5 Stars
In this day of American idol cookie cutters singers, overproduced albums and songs featuring everyone but an original lyric or melody music has become a muddy, soiled product with outrageous price tags with over promotion. Being annoyed I disconnected myself from the normal music scene I have turned to my wonderful Sirius radio and an I pod of the music I enjoy from my very extensive CD collection of talented artist.
Very few new bands really catch my eye. Yet make me go to the store to buy a new album. Over the past year I have only purchased 4 albums whole. Being a hard rock fan I really did not think any new music would appeal to my lust for real talent until I shined a black light over a band called Rilo Kiley.
This album is crisp, it shines and feels like your driving 55 miles an hour with the top down and have just won the lotto. Everything flows and each sounds glows and fits just like those classic albums back in the 1970's and middle 1990's. It lights your soul and makes your stomach swirl just like a Fleetwood Mac Rumors and Nirvana's Nevermind did. Jenny Lewis and Blake Sennett vocals grab you and make you feel lyrics and the music by the rest of the band mates Pierre de Reeder and Jason Boesel could not be any more then perfect. The entire album is just blizzard of energy.
If you're a fan of any type of "real" music and have an urge and that inner lust for something creative and not full of fluff this album is for you. If you don't believe me, go to I tunes and check out THE MONEYMAKER, UNDER THE BLACKLIGHT AND SILVER LINING. That will cost you 3 dollars to download. I am telling you it is worth it.
Under the Backlight is the Appetite for Destruction of new Alternative rock.
Just remember I told you so 1st!
Mike Kales
American SickO
Free Music Review: More Commercial, Not More Adventurous -- But Still Solid Rilo Kiley
Hit: 5 Stars
For those of you self-professed long-time Rilo Kiley fans who have panned this release--get over yourselves! This is a solid effort by a solid group. It may not be as "indie" as More Adventurous or Execution, but then again, it just might be. At first, Under the Blacklight sounds very polished, with a couple seemingly radio-ready singles, such as "The Moneymaker" or "Silver Lining" ("Dreamworld," even) and maybe that is the Warner Bros. major-label debut influence. (It would do radio well to put RK into regular rotation.) But listen a few more times and you will begin to hear what you always loved about this band: the cagey, risque, tounge-in-check lyrics ("15," "Close Call" or "Smoke Detector"), the always interesting guitar stylings of Blake Sennett, the freshest female vocals (sonically and stylistically) in the business these days, and some driving drum and bass lines keeping it all together. Even more, the band shows its versatility by expertly delivering tunes in a wide range of muscial styles which keeps things interesting. There is something here for all true fans of Rilo Kiley. Musicians and their music must grow and evolve, and this latest effort shows Rilo Kiley to be doing just that. Better they do that than simply rehashing ground already covered so as to become boring, predictable and irrelevent. Good job Rilo Kiley! Don't be deterred by the naysayers.Free Music Review: Not what I expected, but a real treat! 4.5 stars
Hit: 5 Stars
After the first time I listened to Under The Blacklight, I thought that it was a very good CD, but not up to More Adventurous. After a few listens, I'd rate it as equal to More Adventurous. Some of these songs feel fun but superficial at first, but the more you listen, the more you can feel the care that went into the songcraft. R&B touches enhance "Silver Lining" and "Give A Little Love." Songs like "Under The Blacklight" and "Smoke Detector" show their alt-country leanings, even though they are danceable. "15" is a gorgeous song with Memphis soul in it. "The Angels Hung Around" is like power folk. And the single "Moneymaker" is a little more rocky than it seems originally - I find it to be irresistible. There's really no power pop gem like "Portions For Foxes" on Under The Blacklight, but it was hard for me to complain. Even the weakest song, "Dejalo," manages to give 80s synth a modern coolness. Lyrically, there's a lot about sleazy sex, but the lyrics don't get too dirty or profane. Parents will have to decide if it's appropriate for their kids or not. Congrats to Rilo Kiley on a job well done!Free Music Review: Still great
Hit: 5 Stars
This record is as original as I'd hoped. Jenny Lewis is amazing song writer. Blake Sennet has to be the most creative guitarist I've heard in many years.
He doesn't just play heavy riffs but everything is exquisite, tasteful, unexpected, wonderful and surprizingly original. He is an original and never plays the same thing twice. I hope R.K. never break up as there is some magic chemistry between Sennet and Lewis ( and the drummer and bass members
are extremely talented.) I read of their problems and difficulties with each other which I hope they overcome for their sakes. But they are incredible. I've often thought that if the Beatles ever did cover songs they would love Lewis' because they are not simple songs but always have the greatest melodies. Most bands today have no real melodies you want to remember, there is nothing to remember. Isak Denison quotes a friend of hers saying ' Point to a man who doesn't need to whistle a melody he's heard or a man who doesn't want to possess a beautiful woman and I'll show you a complete bore." R.K. helps me to not be a bore.