Illuminate

Lydia | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 21, 2008)
• Original Release Date: 2008
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Motown
• ASIN: B001G9LVJI
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #36,902 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

The band Lydia, releases in 2008 their second album entitled Illuminate. Lydia is an indie rock band from Gilbert, Arizona, formed in 2003. They really got their start as Nextabest playing at MooseFest 2000 in Gilbert, AZ. Lydia was signed to the Arizona based record label HourZero, through which they released their debut album This December; It's One More and I'm Free. Since then, they have toured extensively throughout the country and participated in the Zumiez Couch Tour, Vans Warped Tour, and The Bamboozle festival. They also played on the first annual Bamboozle Roadshow with Saves The Day, Armor For Sleep. Set Your Goals and Metro Station in 2008.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another 5-Star Log for the Lydia Fire, November 7, 2009

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Patrick Mcnamara "Pat McNamara" (Merrimack, NH) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Illuminate (Audio CD)

Most of what I have to say has already been presented in the previous reviews. I do get a kick out of Amazon placing this album under the "Hardcore and Punk" section of their sales, but I digress...

This album is the culmination of a decade of music that has featured several attempts at defining what "emo" is, what "punk" is now, and what "indie" is. No one cares anymore, and I'm not sure anyone ever did. Lydia present an album that some may label as one of the aforementioned genres, and you should disregard any such label (before listening to any album, really). Lydia have given us a gem of an album to lean heavily on. The lyrics have some good depth to them. Sure, they preach similar themes that we have heard in the past, but they are both sincere and sung with meaning. Musically, the vocal delivery is first thing will stand out to a first time listener. The harmonizing is certainly the best I can recall having ever heard consistently throughout an album. The melodies are intricate and never dull. The use of "building up" a song is not overdone, and is fully featured in one of the album's gems, "Sleep Well." Each song has its place on the album, and a group of 11 people may offer 11 different favorites as their choice off of Illuminate.

If you are still skeptical of this album, listen to the samples Amazon has online. I promise you won't be disappointed. If you are, you probably haven't been a fan of this "genre" this decade, and that's your taste. But if consider yourself someone who has listened to "emo," "punk," or "indie," I'd give this album a listen.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Still Can't Find the Words..., November 9, 2008

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Russell Dowdell - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Illuminate (MP3 Download)

This album is nothing short of amazing. The polyrythmic front with heartstopping lyrics belted from the amazing vocalists Leighton and Mindy comes together to make a superb sophmore album from Lydia. It is a must have album at any price as is "This December it's One More and I'm Free..." whereever you might be able to find it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars LYDIA RULES, August 22, 2011

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C. G. Sanders "Shibby!!!" (U.S.) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Illuminate (MP3 Download)

One of the greatest cd's of all time.. I used to think Dashboard Confessional was passionate back when I listened to it all the time in 2006.. I didn't know what passion was... Lydia has an epic sound that seems almost surreal.