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71

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

  • Summary: This is the second full-length indie pop release for K Ishibashi.
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  • Record Label: Joyful Noise
  • Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Indie Rock, Indie Pop
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The Ballad of Mr. Steak
Did fate mistake us for a pair of star crossed lovers? The savory ending wasn't drowned in salt and pepper And as we danced together, I cried a funny... See the rest of the song lyrics
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 90
    He’s produced his finest work to date.
  2. May 16, 2014
    80
    Ishibashi follows suit with the meaty "Carry on Phenomenon," a lyrically impenetrable, impossibly catchy blast of ELO worship that, like all of the songs on the tightly packed rainbow canon that is Lighght, skillfully applies a dizzying array of bells and whistles to what is essentially a simple, relatable, and reliable pop melody.
  3. May 16, 2014
    75
    Lighght is easy to ingest and digest. Its flow is logical but flowery, gently cupping the listener for the mild drops and rises.
  4. Uncut
    May 16, 2014
    70
    Lighght is a giddy rush where the 38-year-old's innocent pursuits and guilty pleasures collide head on. [Jun 2014, p.79]
  5. Under The Radar
    Jun 6, 2014
    70
    The violinist crafts sparkling avant-pop that simultaneously draws from classical, '70s prog, and Top 40 radio. [Jun/Jul 2014, p.95]
  6. Mojo
    May 16, 2014
    60
    Gentle, Andrew Bird-style ballads bump alongside histrionic prog pop and four-to-the-floor beats on Ritalin-phased second LP. [Jun 2014, p.98]
  7. May 27, 2014
    50
    While Lighght has its highlights, there is simply too much questionable fluff surrounding the good ideas.
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 1
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 1
  3. Negative: 0 out of 1
  1. May 20, 2014
    10
    Kishi Bashi has such a diversity of musical ability, it's pretty amazing, Lighght has more energy than 151A, his last EP, but doesn't lose theKishi Bashi has such a diversity of musical ability, it's pretty amazing, Lighght has more energy than 151A, his last EP, but doesn't lose the same beautiful, ethereal sound that he's know for. Also, his live show is simply the best that I have ever seen, I mention it in this review because I've never heard an album or an artist that can change style so drastically. This album is beautiful, lively, and dynamic, highly recommended. Collapse