Review: Little Machines by LIGHTS

Review by: Reanna Simmons

For those who know of LIGHTS you know of her previous works, such as, The Listening, 
or Siberia (her first, and second album). LIGHTS’ most recent release is Little Machines. Little 
Machines is her third studio album. And for those who do not know of her you’re definitely 
missing out. She’s a Canadian born artist with this distinct voice that’s like no other.

Just like every artist, you can hear the evolution of their sound, and lyrics when it comes 
to their new music, and with LIGHTS she’s definitely grown with this album. Little Machines 
opens up with a slow moving song, and about 20 seconds in she breaks the noise with her voice. 
“In the throes of the ruby red river that flows through this darkening concrete, devouring ghost 
afloat by, I'm with them,” she sings. By the end of the song you come to this conclusion that it’s 
a love song. 

After Portal is one of the most popular tracks off the album, Running With The Boys. 
Hands down this song is a fan favorite. The strumming of the guitar that just flow with the 
electronics, and the drumming. It’s very 80s like. The song itself telling of running with the boys, 
and with the music video you can visually see what she’s talking about. Hanging out with your 
friends from when you were young --- being just like the boys. “We used to be clumsy, lost in a 
thousand ways, captivated by the craze, those were hands down my favorite days ..”

Throughout the album she sings of how life is in it’s entirety, and all that comes 
your way. Little Machines is one of those albums that you go on a night drive, roll down the 
windows, and just go where your heart takes you.