Lighght
by Kishi Bashi
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 1 out of 13
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  1. trickywolffe
    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 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 isKishi 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.… Expand

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Metascore
71

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 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]
  2. Consequence
    May 27, 2014
    50
    While Lighght has its highlights, there is simply too much questionable fluff surrounding the good ideas.
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  3. AllMusic
    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.
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