The Bright Light Social Hour
Self-titled CD review
by John Feuling
One thing about Colorado bands: they sound a little like something else, yet they sound a lot different than anything else. The self-titled release from Bright Light Social Hour is no exception. The sparkly production on this record makes it a good listen, but the instrumentation and musicianship makes it fun and interesting.
Blending pedal steel guitar and organ with big drums and guitar, TBLSH has a slightly retro sound reminiscent of Red Ryder, but with the depth of Floyd or Queen. The sprinkling of electronica and Brit-punk make it a challenging sound to categorize beyond “good.”
Good production, good songs, and good musicians make me interested in checking them out live – to see how this layered production translates to the stage. The tunes on this record will definitely engage the audience, and based on their album artwork, cause them to peel off most of their clothes. Sounds fun to me.
Category: A-Sides
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