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Sugarcult
Neelofer
Lodhy,
Editor
After two years of hard work and perfecting, Sugarcult has finally
come back to the rock world with their new album Lights Out
featuring twelve new songs was released on September 12, 2006. The
boys of the band have all had a busy life with the release of the
new album, and constant touring with bands So they Say, Maxeen,
Halifax, and the Spill Canvas. They recently hit the House of Blues
in Anaheim on Saturday September 9, where they rocked out playing
their new songs, and of course some Sugarcult classics. The show
immediately followed a signing, where fans got to meet and greet the
band by specially pre-ordering the album.
First off with a little background
information, the American pop punk band originated and formed in
Santa Barbara in 1998. The band consists of members Marko DeSantis
better known as Marko 72 (guitarist), Tim Pagnotta (lead vocals and
back up guitar), Kenny Livingston (drums), and Airin Older (bass).
Sugarcult debuted in 2001 with their first album Start Static. They
then scored hits with songs Stuck in America, and Bouncing off the
Walls, instantly booking them on the Vans Warped Tour. Later, after
being signed with Fearless Records, the band came out with the album
Palm Trees and Power Lines, and with the help of singles Back to the
Disaster, and She's the Blade they became number one on the
billboard charts. Finally a year later after the release of their
live CD/DVD compilation Back to the Disaster, they are back, and
better than ever.
The new album Lights Out, has a lot
of energy to it including a somewhat different but similar sound to
Palm Trees and Power Lines. Fellow student and Sugarcult fan Marcie
Giovannoni, gave her thoughts about the new album saying, "I think
its amazing, and they totally have a new sound, and it's a lot more
mellow than the usual stuff, and it seems as if they've matured and
grown into their sound."
This album definitely proves that
they have matured and grown into their music because of the theme of
their new album, which just happens to be sex. Some great songs
featured on the album include Dead Living, Do It Alone, Made a
Mistake, Shaking, and Hiatus. In my opinion, I think that these are
some of the best songs on the album, not that all the other songs
are bad, they are awesome too! The whole album just blew me away and
I was really impressed with Sugarcult's new music, they've done a
great job and you could tell that a lot of hard work, effort, and
passion was put into making this album. Im sure plenty of the
Sugarcult fans will be satisfied with what they hear, especially if
they liked Palm Trees and Power Lines.
With their new single Do It Alone
they definitely talk about the theme sex, but in a very moral
manner. Bassist Marko DeSantis said, "Many of the songs on the album
are about sex (including Do It Alone) not the kind of sex between
people in a loving relationship, more so the sex between people who
find each others company as a temporary relief from their loneliness
or boredom. So usually the lights are turned off, to make it less
awkward." This statement basically describes the name of the album
Lights Out, which seems like a very appropriate title for the album.
Sugarcult has come a long way, and
they're a great band. They've grown and matured with the release of
their new album. The new album is amazing. It has a great sound, its
something to listen to when you're having fun, going out, or getting
ready for the day or night. It gives a feeling of comfort, and
happiness, and I'm sure plenty of people could relate to the songs.
Do not hesitate to buy the new album, its great, and definitely
worth spending money on.
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