Review: Rilo Kiley
Matt McRae
Issue date: 9/13/07 Section: Arts & Entertainment
Rilo Kiley
Under The Blacklight
Few things hit the spot like this album. You might be wondering who this band is, but you've known them in a past life. The band is a quartet headed by two former child stars. Jenny Lewis, lead singer, was in the television shows Troop Beverly Hills and The Wizard. Blake Sennett, lead guitarist, played on Boy Meets World and was Ronnie Pinsky on Salute Your Shorts.
Under The Blacklight is the fourth studio album by the band. It dropped on Aug. 21, 2007. The first single off the album was "The Moneymaker."
The wide variety of styles makes this album a great listen, starting with the light and lofty rhythm of "Silver Lining." Lewis quickly transforms her voice from angelic to devilish and sultry, which few could rival, in the song "The Moneymaker."
Kiley's influences are evident throughout. "Close Call" and "Dreamworld" have similarities to some of the heavily Stevie Nicks-influenced Fleetwood Mac days. "Breakin' Up" is reminiscent of Blondie. Then there is "Smoke Detector," a nod to the old beach bum movies of Frankie Avalon.
From singer-songwriter, to pop, to retro, the variations in style help to keep the listener wanting more. It even gives warnings about making sure that cutie that you have a thing for is old enough.
A-
Matt McRae is the Photography Editor of The Chanticleer. He can be reached at (256) 782-4704 or at chantyphoto@gmail.com.
Under The Blacklight
Few things hit the spot like this album. You might be wondering who this band is, but you've known them in a past life. The band is a quartet headed by two former child stars. Jenny Lewis, lead singer, was in the television shows Troop Beverly Hills and The Wizard. Blake Sennett, lead guitarist, played on Boy Meets World and was Ronnie Pinsky on Salute Your Shorts.
Under The Blacklight is the fourth studio album by the band. It dropped on Aug. 21, 2007. The first single off the album was "The Moneymaker."
The wide variety of styles makes this album a great listen, starting with the light and lofty rhythm of "Silver Lining." Lewis quickly transforms her voice from angelic to devilish and sultry, which few could rival, in the song "The Moneymaker."
Kiley's influences are evident throughout. "Close Call" and "Dreamworld" have similarities to some of the heavily Stevie Nicks-influenced Fleetwood Mac days. "Breakin' Up" is reminiscent of Blondie. Then there is "Smoke Detector," a nod to the old beach bum movies of Frankie Avalon.
From singer-songwriter, to pop, to retro, the variations in style help to keep the listener wanting more. It even gives warnings about making sure that cutie that you have a thing for is old enough.
A-
Matt McRae is the Photography Editor of The Chanticleer. He can be reached at (256) 782-4704 or at chantyphoto@gmail.com.
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