Running Red Lights: Enter the Tide

The Indie Review
By Allie Berg
May 29, 2008

Artist: Running Red Lights
Album: Enter the Tide
Label: Unsigned
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Back in 2005 a band formed in Trenton (yay Jersey!) with little written material, equipment, or instruments. Three years later, Mike Lemezis, Anthony Gagliano,Brian Peak, and Greg Townsend, better know as Running Red Lights, released their first full length album, Enter the Tide.

After listening to Enter the Tide, something completely stood out to me. Running Red Lights reminds me of a little black dress. While other trends and styles may come and go; whether it be music or fashion, there are some things that are just classic and don’t go out of style. The music heard in Enter the Tide sounds classic to me. Regardless of what you’re in the mood to listen to; fast or slow, heavy instruments or smart lyrics, there is a track on here for you.

Enter the Tide remains consistent throughout the entire album; not once did it get boring. A perfect balance was achieved in planning the order of the tracks. The smart, mature lyrics provided a sense of maturity among the band. The track entitled, “Addiction”, deals with a sensitive, emotional topic. Written about a friend who passed away from a drug problem, Running Red Lights turns their thoughts and feelings into lyrics.

Besides their moving lyrics, Enter the Tide is filled with stellar guitar riffs. Guitarists Mike Lemezis and Greg Townsend have true talents. It’s refreshing to hear music that isn’t just the same three chords repeated. So if you’re into music that’s not just the flavor of the week, you’ll really dig this.

Stand Out Tracks:

Last Call

Someday

Addiction