Green Light is a New Haven band previously known as One & Done. Under that name, they were previously a covers band, honing a unique sound with other artists tunes before creating their own material. While the band members have changed, the name Green Light represents their decision to go forward with a new creative direction.
And the change to original material is a smart one, because the tunes penned by singer-guitarists Courtney Seely, keyboardist Bill Cox and drummer Dan Coca-Ducachare are gripping, emotional lo-fi pop that pulls the listener in. The band’s sound is low-key with wonderful textures. Opening track “Uncentered” features a slick bass riff and lo-fi dance drums to provide a minimal backdrop to Seely as she voices her frustrations and provides a mantra for returning to your center and becoming stable through pain. The electronic keyboards are a eerie and dramatic touch. The following track “Lines” is an airy and folk inspired tune reminiscent of First Aid Kit. The hopeful lyrics and uplifting melody clash hauntingly with the dark synth. Green Light have a knack for mixing darkness and light. "Where To Fit" is a is a low-fi pop record crafted with a lot of love. Although the band toy with a split between acoustic based tracks and synth and sample heavy electronic records, the album nevertheless finds a cohesion through its stripped down and dark aesthetic. While this is not a perfect album, “Really Want To Say” in particular suffers from synching between the drum loop and live instruments, there is a lot to chew over on this release. In short, promising moments such as the intimate “Only A Moment” and that song’s escalating tempo, set to match Seely’s lyrics about running, are a good sign this band processes enough creativity to continue to build on Where To Fit’s great foundation.
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