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Taking into account the tattoos, nose rings, and spiky haircuts, one might be forgiven for instantly pegging Lit as a punk-pop band no different from a dozen other Orange County, California combos. One listen to the group's recordings, however, reveals what Lit fans have always known--the band creates some of the most diverse and well-crafted music of its genre. On the group's self-titled fourth album, Lit's trademark Cheap Trick-esque power-pop is very much in evidence, but the sound is fleshed out with echoes of Kiss, Billy Squier, Foghat, and a host of other 1970s and '80s arena rockers. Standout tracks include "Lullaby," a Dashboard Confessional-like life-on-the-road weeper, and "Forever Begins Right Now," a bouncy British Invasion-style rave-up.
This set includes the new album on CD plus bonus DVD with exclusive rare footage. The package carries a parental advisory for explicit content.
Initial pressings of "Lit" included a bonus DVD.
Lit: Kevin Baldes (bass guitar); A. Jay Popoff, Jeremy Popoff, Allen Shellenberger.
Personnel: Jeremy Popoff (vocals, guitar); Roy Thomas Baker, Allen Shellenberger (vocals, drums); A. Jay Popoff, Kevin Baldes (vocals); Jon Devoto (guitar); David Campbell (strings); Gabrial McNair (piano).
Audio Mixer: Kyle Homme.
Recording information: Maple Studios; Orange County, CA; The Pool House, Fullerton, CA; World Class Audio, Anaheim, CA.
Photographers: Michelle Lee; Shawn Card.
Additional personnel: Greg Coddington (Moog synthesizer); A. Jay Popoff (background vocals); David Campbell , Jon Devoto, Gabrial McNair.
Awesome Return for Lit This album is great. Very Lit like and every song is extremely well written and performed. The whole album has a very personal feel to it because the lyrics are obviously about life. In my very biased opinion (I am a huge Lit fan and will always love them) everyone should get this album because it is wonderful and showcases the incredible talent these 4 guys have. It is an awesome return for Lit after a few years off and the whole thing just rocks. Get LIT, you will not be disappointed. Submitted by LitGirl78 (Augusta, GA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 2 found this helpful.
Best Lit cd yet! Lit is one of my favorite bands and they never disappoint! Their new self titled cd just came out and it's AMAZING! Forever Begins Right Now is my favorite song on the cd, but Times Like This is in close 2nd. If I had never heard the song Pictures of You before, I'd think it was their own song and not a cover! They did such a good job on that cover that they made it their own! Everyone needs to own this cd, as well as all of Lit's past cd's. Submitted by Kari (NY, NY) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 2 of 3 found this helpful.
One of the year's best Instantly catchy, melodic rock album that you'll listen to over and over again. Lit never gets the respect they so earnestly deserve as a great straightforward rock band. "Needle and Thread", "Moonshine", and "Looks Like They Were Right" are all very catchy, radio-friendly tracks that also subtly display that the band can rock out too. But the definite highlight is the outstanding, faithful cover of the Cure's brilliant "Pictures of You". This might just be the greatest cover song ever recorded, a perfect fit for A. Jay's singing style and Jeremy and Kevin's adept proficiency on bass and guitar. I've heard that Kevin didn't actually play on the album but the bass lines stand out on many tracks. I played this CD at a party and I had several people ask me about who it was, that it sounds great. These guys are awesome crafters of catchy party rock and double-entendre filled, toe-tapping, air-guitaring modern rock. Submitted by Jeff (Holland, MI) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
New album: same amazing band It's been almost 3 years since Lit's release of Atomic making this self-titled effort highly anticipated. Lit once again does not disappoint. It's simply marvelous how down to earth this record is - so simple yet driven. It is no more or no less "Lit" than any other record, but they never repeat themselves. They have matured on this album, with more serious and personal lyrics rather than witty, satirical ones they are known for, but they do not lose one ounce of their loved sound. For fans of Lit, new and old, I highly recommend this album. Start to finish it is an experience. Submitted by Pam (Cleveland, OH, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 3 found this helpful.
A nice gift from the band... The album kicks off with heavy guitar work from Jeremy's six strings, soon joined by the rest of the band, including tuff vocals from A. Jay that remind die-hard Lit fans of the underground club style heard on Tripping the light fantastic. The album then rolls into the first single, Looks Like They Were Right. This is a classic, catchy Poppish-rock tune we expect from the boys. Perfect choice for a lead single. But this album, like every Lit album, stands on it's own. After much label drama, the band took their music back home to Orange County, and it shows. No over-producing on this album. This album contains some of Lit's greatest songwriting to date. From Lullaby, the touching song written for Jeremy's son, to Bulletproof, which touches down on suicide. The album is great. Lit has evolved musically as a band and this record proves it. It's what the Lit fans need, what the music scene in general has needed, good ol' rock'n roll. Submitted by low_kix (Houston, Tx) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 0 of 2 found this helpful.
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