Thursday - Kill the House Lights

Easily worth the money

Track 1 could be the best song Thursday has ever created. They could of sold an entire album with this song. It worries me to think that they have to top this now.

This is far from a sell out cd to make money. This was made out of love for the fans.

Thursday has always been one of my favorite bands, but I didn't know much about their history and how they came together. After watching the dvd, I've got a lot more respect for the work these guys have put in touring and putting in the extra work to always be on the cutting edge.

The dvd was really well produced and well worth the money. June 29, 2008

I love thursday and all..

but the sad thing is that while being an amazing band they still apparently fall victim to money schemes set up by record companies.. while its neat as hell to hear the demos again from years ago, the final album cut versions of the songs were put on the record for a reason. they were better, period.

the dvd is amazing from what I hear, haven't watched it yet myself. for the cd portion of the record, I would say probably not worth the money unless thursday is your favorite band (myself). honestly from the outside looking in its pretty dull in retrospect, however again I've heard a few times the price is worth the dvd contained inside so keep that in mind. April 28, 2008

I Offer You No Forgiveness

The only reason to truly warrant a purchase of this set is for the added DVD. The DVD that's packaged with the compilation contains well shot concert footage and a full length documentary that will definitely be entertaining for those who are fans of the band.

Kill the House Lights starts off with three original, never before released, tracks. This without a doubt is the highlight of the CD. "Ladies and Gentlemen: My Brother, The Failure" starts us off. The song is definitely not the most inventive cut the band has ever done, but it's a hell of alot more interesting than the rehashed demos that follow it. The other three "new" songs that are oddly placed between a single live song (Signals Over the Air) and demos that aren't all that different from the finished products that wound up appearing on their respective albums, are sad attempts to make this disc relevant.

"A Sketch for Time's Arrow," is a simplistic minute and a half interlude, featuring Geoff's tortured vocal, repetitive guitar work and not much else. "Panic On the Streets of Health Care City," is not only a mouthful but the working demo of the song "Counting 5-4-3-2-1." Although it's interesting to listen to once, it's easy to see why the drastic change was made to the song before it made the album. The last original song is the instrumental "Roar of Far Off Black Jets," which pales in comparison to the lively "Arc -Lamps, Signal Flares, A Shower of White," the splendid instrumental track that was placed on the band's last album, A City by the Light Divided.

There is some good amongst all the muck for those willing to dig. The furious "Dead Songs" is the heaviest track Thursday has put out since 2001's Full Collapse, and may be the one song good enough to have made the tracklisting on one fo the band's full length LPs. The documentary and live performances on the DVD is also a delight for true fans of the band, which I do consider myself to be, just don't expect this collection to convert you in to one. Sadly, it may just do the opposite. April 23, 2008

outstanding

when i came home and saw this album had come in the mail i just about peed my pants...its always fun to hear b-sides, demos, etc...but the dvd is more than any fan could ask for...it has a documentary thats 2 hours long and it only gets better as it goes...on top of that theres tons of live footage...which...i love...seeing as how ive gone to every holiday show (at starland ballroom) theyve ever put on (this year's new year's party should be the best ever)... my favorite of the 3 new songs is ladies and gentlemen.... this song is close to my heart b/c i can relate to the lyrics on a variety of levels...but then again...i can relate to alot of the songs...either way...i think it shows a little bit of what thursday is going to be putting out in the near future and i personally cannot wait another minute December 29, 2007

Great Release

I saw Thursday live once. It was sometime between Full Collapse and War All The Time. It was one of the most amazing shows I've been to. It was like the entire audience knew all of the lyrics to every song, and everyone was screaming the scream-o parts with such intensity. The energy in the room was incredible. You can hear change from album to album, but they are still an amazing band and I appreciate everything they've done. As far as this release, I'd pay $20 just for the documentary that chronicles the entire lifeline of the band with some cool live performance footage. The DVD also includes enough live songs to almost make a full concert. And of course, you get the CD which is worth the price alone. If you like Thursday, get it. November 20, 2007

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