Kill the Lights (The New Cities album)

Kill the Lights
Studio album by
The New Cities
ReleasedSeptember 27, 2011
StudioWild Studio (Saint-Zénon)
Genres
Length41:39
LabelSony Music Canada
Producers
The New Cities chronology
Lost in City Lights
(2009)		 Kill the Lights
(2011)
Singles from Kill the Lights
  1. "Heatwave"
    Released: June 16, 2011
  2. "The Hype"
    Released: October 10, 2011
  3. "Mugshot"
    Released: February 13, 2012
  4. "The New Rule"
    Released: February 19, 2013

Kill the Lights is the second and final studio album by dance-rock band The New Cities. Released on September 27, 2011, it includes the album's lead single, "Heatwave", co-written by The Matrix. The album also features the singles, "The Hype", "Mugshot" and "The New Rule". It was produced by the band and Blake Healy, formerly of Metro Station.

The album debuted at number 52 on the Canadian Albums Chart. In support of the album, the band toured in Quebec in December 2011, as well as opening for Avril Lavigne in Canada, during her 2011 Black Star Tour in October.

Background and recording

On June 10, 2011, it was announced that the band was in Los Angeles, working on their second album.[1] The group was also in Quebec to work on the album.[2] The album was recorded at Wild Studio in Saint-Zénon, Quebec.[3]

Singles

The album's first single "Heatwave", was released on June 21, 2011.[4] The song peaked at number 38 on the Canadian Hot 100.[5] The second single from the album, "The Hype" was released on October 11, 2011, along with a music video that premiered on MuchMusic.[6] The song peaked at number 55 on the Canadian Hot 100.[5] On March 13, 2012, the album's third single "Mugshot" was released.[7]The album's fourth and final single "The New Rule" was released on February 19, 2013.[8]

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
MelodicStarStarStar[9]

Kaj Roth of Melodic wrote a positive review for the album, stating, "The Matrix and Blake Healy made sure this album would be a real party package of infectious choruses, irresistible grooves and a total sound orgasm of polished guitar riffs and synthesizers that feels like bubblegum in your mouth."[9]

Track listing

All tracks are written by The New Cities, with additional writers where noted.

Standard edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."The New Rule"The Matrix3:04
2."The Hype"
  • Don Mescall
  • Rob Wells
3:43
3."Heatwave"The Matrix3:14
4."Mugshot"Xandy Barry3:26
5."Murder Me"Travis Huff3:20
6."Get Connected"
3:56
7."Love Me Deadly"
3:42
8."C.L.O.N.E."
3:20
9."Pretty Little Mess"Blake Healy3:05
10."Sorry But I'm Single" 3:29
11."In Your Eyes" 3:13
12."Sleep" 4:00
Total length:41:39

Personnel

Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.[3]

Charts

Chart performance for Kill the Lights
Chart (2011) Peak
position
Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan)[10] 52

Release history

Release history and formats for Kill the Lights
Region Date Format Label Ref.
Canada September 27, 2011 Sony Music Canada [3][11]
Various October 4, 2011 Digital download [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Watch The New Cities Ep. 1". MuchMusic. June 10, 2011. Archived from the original on August 14, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  2. ↑ "Watch The New Cities Ep. 3". MuchMusic. June 24, 2011. Archived from the original on August 14, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  3. 1 2 3 Kill the Lights (booklet). The New Cities. Sony Music Canada. 2011. 88697902092.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  4. ↑ "Heatwave - Single by The New Cities". Apple Music. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  5. 1 2 "The New Cities Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Archived from the original on July 1, 2018. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  6. ↑ "The New Cities live up to The Hype in their brand new vid". MuchMusic. October 12, 2011. Archived from the original on November 29, 2011. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Mugshot - Single by The New Cities". Spotify. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  8. ↑ "The New Rule - Single by the New Cities". Apple Music. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  9. 1 2 Kaj Roth. "Review: The New Cities - Kill the Lights". Melodic. Retrieved July 4, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Canadian Albums Chart - 6 October 2011". Jam! Canoe. Archived from the original on October 6, 2011. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Kill the Lights - Album by The New Cities". Apple Music. Retrieved July 3, 2026.
  12. ↑ International release:


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