Sweet Lights by Sweet Lights - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Sweet Lights is the musical project of Philadelphia multi-instrumentalist Shai Halperin, former frontman for the critically lauded band The Capitol Years. Sweet Lights finds Halperin crafting mellower songs trimmed in bygone '60s tones. Drawing equal influence from Pink Floyd (in song structure) and The Byrds (in vocal harmonies), the opening “Message on the Wire” plays like Dark Side of the Moon's “Breathe” as played through the shimmering jangle of what sounds like an old Rickenbacker guitar. The following “Are We Gonna Work It Out” is a somewhat incredulous response to The Beatles’ “We Can Work It Out.” But rather than succumb to a mock-moptop, sing-along slice of Merseybeat, Halperin takes a more innovative approach by layering progressive arrangements over pitter-patter beats. He brilliantly contrasts '60s-based melodies and harmonies with the kind of forward-thinking approach that would've won over the late, great Bill Doss of Olivia Tremor Control. The beautifully spooky “Waterwell” stands out with the gorgeous melancholy of a Chris Bell tune, before “Here Comes the Son” closes like The Kinks hijacking The Beatles’ songbook.

1. Message on the Wire

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

2. Are We Gonna Work it Out

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

3. Endless Town

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

4. Red Lights

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

5. Waterwell

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

6. You Won't Be There

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

7. Hundred Needle Pins

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

8. Relate to You

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

9. Ballad of Kurt Vile #2

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

10. Tell Us All About It

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

11. Here Comes the Son

by Sweet Lights

Primary Artist: Sweet Lights; Main Performer
Composer: Shai Halperin; Composer
Lyricist: Shai Halperin; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

40 minutes and 42 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 800x800 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

No lyrics found

Synchronized Lyrics

No synced lyrics found

Genres

Alternative, Rock

Label

Highline Records

Music Distribution Service

Redeye Inc.

Country

United Kingdom

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 29, 2012

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5051083062749