Under the Blacklight

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studio album
First released:
Aug 21 2007

Overview Edit

Under the Blacklight is the fourth full-length studio album released by American alternative rock band Rilo Kiley. It was released on August 20, 2007 in the United Kingdom - three years and three days after the release of their third album, More Adventurous. Warner Bros. Records released the album one day later in America. "Silver Lining" was #27 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007.

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Record label:
Catalog number:
189372
Release dates:
  • Aug 21 2007 in United States

Genres

Alternative Country, Indie. Vote on Genres

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5 stars Rilo Kiley Returns
The long-awaited new Rilo Kiley album, Under the Blacklight, may not be what same fans expected. A far cry from tracks such as 'My Slumbering Heart' and 'A Better Son/Daughter', this album evokes more R&B tones than were anticipated. Though it may not quite be the Rilo Kiley that many fans remember, the songs on this album attest to the fact that both Jenny Lewis and the rest of the band have stuck to their guns and come up with something new and appealing. My faith in Rilo Kiley is reaffirmed!
Written by Stevens
3 stars not overwhelming, but still a band with a consistent career
It's clear Rilo Kiley are testing new grounds, there is a clear shift. To the amazement of many people, it features guitar riffs to pop songs. Of course Rilo Kiley was always somewhat irreverent. But this time they doubled the dose, with a bitter cynicism - a riff of George Harrison? - and a travel through time tunnel back to 70s.

Many will find the first four tracks odd and bizarre. They show none of the tender aspects of Rilo Kiley as we know it. No more loving and adorable ballads.

But listen…
Written by Andreia Hamada "deca-10kmaniacs"

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Credits Edit

  1. composer

  2. design

    1. Autumn De Wilde [Photography]
    2. Pierre De Reeder [Design, Group Member, Layout Design]
  3. engineer

    1. Adam Hawkins [Engineer, Mixing]
    2. Jason Lader [Engineer, Mixing]
  1. performer

  2. producer

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