Capital Lights- This is an Outrage!

Capital Lights- This is an Outrage!
Release date: August 2008
Review date: April 21, 2009

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Capital Lights, one of the best new artists of 2008, shines in this outstanding debut effort. Pop/punk with perfect timing, meticulously matched lyrics and music, and brilliant execution on steroids comes close to describing the sound experience you will undergo upon spinning this disc. "Mile Away" and "Let the Little Lady Talk" are two of the best pop/punk tracks I've ever heard. The distinct characteristic of Capital Lights is the complete and perfect grasp of how music is composed. Most bands don't quite get the point where their music and lyrics are so connected that they flow seemly effortlessly together, but Capital Lights has serious chops here, separating them from the masses.

The lyrical quality on this album is also unprecedented. Most songs deal with relationship issues, with some going deeper than others. The anomaly when it comes to their lyrics is how perfectly they fit with the rhythm and sound of the album. Each word was carefully selected to convey just the right accent sound to the music, and yet, the lyrics still make sense on their own. This dazzling exhibition of pure talent isn't confined to one song or even one particular beat or cadence, but ranges all over the place for the entire duration of the album.

All in all, this album is one for the books. If you have even the remotest leanings toward pop/punk rock, this album is a must have. Standing above the rest as quite possibly the best new artist of '08, they really will be an act to follow in the future. Standout tracks include (but are not limited to): "Out of Control," "Remember the Day," "Miracle Man," "Mile Away," "Work it Out," "Let the Little Lady Talk," "The Night of your Life is When you'll Die" and "Frank Morris."

Score: 10/10
-joe