What does Hit The Lights have that gives them such a loyal fan base? A couple of things probably make the difference – this is a pretty good rock band and that always helps. They also like to party, judging from photos and comments (that doesn’t hurt a group’s popularity either). Many fans also enjoy the “bank robber” and “criminal” atmosphere set up by various photos and Web design.
If there was any doubt about this band’s ability to put together a song with strong vocal emphasis, “3 OH 9″ took care of that. Of course, the news that vocalist Colin Ross was leaving the group (June, 2007) was a bit of a bummer for HTL fans, but according to the rest of the members the attitude is still “hopeful.” Work continued on a CD as Ross moved to a more “normal” life away from the road. This led to cancellation of the planned October U.K. tour, again quite a bummer for the fans.
For now there are always the past CD efforts of Until We Get Caught and This Is A Stickup, Don’t Make It Murder. “Bodybag” has a certain darkness about it, though real robbers and killers don’t sing this well. “Speakers Blown” actually hits us where it hurts, with its reference to reality sounding like static. Get it?
Everyone’s record skips now and then. HTL’s record is skipping a bit at the moment, so we’ll have to wait and see what comes next.
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I think after looking this over that this band has what it takes to get a loyal fan club. Good rock music always help but for the most part it is not what makes a rock band good. The entire atmosphere and how they treat the fans is what keeps them alive over the years.
Very rocky indie music, that is not very common nowadays, I have to say I loved this band name, “hit the lights” is kind of an inspiring name for a band, that song 3 OH 9 rocks, great quick solo on the start, the vocals are amazing too, hope they keep it up for the next single!