Intimacy

by Light Yourself on Fire

Overview

Florida's Light Yourself on Fire blend noise rock and hardcore punk with metallic precision. The Jesus Lizard is a palpable influence, especially in the bulldozing bass of "Intimacy." Old-school hardcore comes through in the serrated syncopations of "Haunts" and "Love and Death." The howled vocals are appropriately caustic. However, the clean, punchy production and the artwork's bright colors neuter the band's attack. It's multidimensional, though, thanks to literary trappings: soundbites from Alan Watts and name-checks of Camus and Sartre. The lyrics are oblique yet heartfelt, and thoughtful liner notes trace each song's genesis. This record is almost more fun to read than to hear. At under 18 minutes in length, it feels truncated, but shows promise. ~ Cosmo Lee

Product Details

Release Date:	09/16/2008
Label:	Seventh Rule Recordings / Megaforce
UPC:	0879198002222

Tracks

1. New Baby Girl
2. Love and Death
3. Five Blows
4. Intimacy
5. Montag
6. Haunts

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Light Yourself on Fire   Primary Artist
Robert Winslow   Bass,Guitar (Bass)
John Allen   Guitar
Ken Karg   Drums,Drums
Matt Coplon   Vocals

Technical Credits

Mark Nikolich   Mixing,Engineer,Audio Engineer
Light Yourself on Fire   Composer
Scott Hull   Mastering