Released May 13, 2014 Artist Kishi Bashi Producer Kishi Bashi | Length 37:08 Release date 13 May 2014 Label VICTOR ENTERTAINMENT,INC. | |
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Lighght
(2014) String Quartet Live!
(2015) Genres Indie pop, Psychedelic pop Similar Kishi Bashi albums, Psychedelic pop albums, Other albums | ||
Kishi bashi debut impromptu
Lighght is the second studio album by indie pop artist Kishi Bashi. It was released on May 13, 2014. It was produced by Kishi Bashi and recorded in multiple locations, including Home Studios in Athens, Georgia and Clay Garden Studios in Norfolk, Virginia.
Contents
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Music
Kishi Bashi's sophomore album builds upon the musical ideas he introduced in his first studio album, 151a. A classical violin virtuoso-turned-songwriter, Kaoru Ishibashi continues to use the violin as his main instrument and source of inspiration. In Lighght, he plays with the conventions of both classical music and pop music by layering, distorting, and looping violin sounds in experimental ways. He also utilizes synthetic keyboards and different kinds of percussion to add dimension behind his characteristic singing voice, which Kristofer Lenz describes as "clear, high, and beautiful." Each song is distinctive and complex, ranging from the upbeat, dance-inspired "Carry on Phenomenon" and "The Ballad of Mr. Steak" to the sweet and simple love song "Q&A" and the seven-minute psychedelic, atmospheric conclusion "In Fantasia."
Critical reception
Upon its 2014 release, the album generated favorable reviews from most critics. It received a critic score of 71 on Metacritic, indicating "generally favorable reviews." On the same website, it received a user score of 8.1, indicating "universal acclaim." On popular music review website The Line of Best Fit, reviewer Danny Wadeson wrote of the album, "Put bluntly, every song herein are overbrimming with frenzied brilliance," and concluded by stating that Kishi Bashi has "produced his finest work to date." Matt Harrison of Sputnikmusic agrees, stating "While Lighght is sure to give listeners a satisfying mix of sounds from track to track, the album’s expansion and deconstruction of classical form through a lens of indie-rock is consistent to a stunning degree." Other reviewers had less favorable opinions. Kristopher Lenz of music blog Consequence of Sound thought the album missed the mark, expressing that there is "simply too much questionable fluff surrounding the good ideas." Despite disagreements, reviewers seem to agree that Kishi Bashi's sophomore effort has been successful in defining his signature sound.
Track listing
All tracks written by Kishi Bashi.
Personnel
Additional performers
Songs
1Debut - Impromptu0:47
2Philosophize in It! Chemicalize With It!3:21
3The Ballad of Mr Steak3:20