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Siberia is the second studio album by Canadian musician Lights, released on October 4, 2011.[2] The album was preceded by the single "Toes".[3] Artists making guest appearances on the album include Holy Fuck and rapper Shad.[3] Lights indicates a dubstep influence on the album, stating "I don't think I've incorporated it totally, but there's a lot of dubstep in there." [3] Lights embarked on her Siberia tour on October 14, 2011, in support of the album.[4]

The album is described as being slightly grittier in a musical sense than The Listening while retaining the charm and innocence of the previous album and EP. Upon release, Siberia garnered favorable reviews from critics, who praised the smoother, more refined sound over her first album. [5][6]

The album debuted at #3 on the Canadian Albums Chart with 10,000 copies sold in its first week.[7] Siberia also made its debut on the Billboard 200 at #47, selling over 8,700 copies.[8][9][10] It received a Juno Award nomination for Pop Album of the Year on February 7, 2012. It was certified gold on April 27, 2012 in Canada, denoting sales in excess of 40,000.[11][12]

Music

Singles

"Everybody Breaks a Glass" was released as a promo single on July 19. The song features Holy Fuck and vocals from Shad. Lights created an official lyrics video on July 22 and posted it on YouTube.[13]

The official lead single, "Toes", was released on August 16 via iTunes.[14] It was made available as a single, and as part of the pre-order in Canada. The pre-order also comes with the music video.[15]

On February 2, 2012, Lights announced on 103.1 Fresh FM in London, Ontario that "Banner" would be the second official single. The official music video was released on February 10, 2012 in YouTube.[16] The SixSickSix remix of the song was released along with the re-release of the album on March 12, 2012 in UK, Japan and Ireland.[17]

Release

A vinyl pack (containing bonus songs) and a deluxe box set of the album were made for pre-order on Lights' webstore. This was limited to 200 copies. The limited edition deluxe package includes:

  • Siberia deluxe album with a photo gallery and downloadable content
  • Deluxe album is packaged in a custom box
  • An Autographed "Toes" lyric sheet
  • Siberia 13 song red vinyl
  • High quality download of all 17 songs featured on the deluxe album[18]

Reception

Siberia received generally favorable reviews from critics, indicated by a score of 72 from Metacritic.[19] Matt Collar of Allmusic described the album as a "blissful, laser-toned experience where Poxleitner's sweet voice is expertly wrapped in stylish, multicolored hues of fluorescent keyboard squelch and bass guitar shimmer." [6]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[6]
Toronto Star[20]
AbsolutePunk[21]
Under the Gun[22]
Stitched Sound[23]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Siberia"Lights Poxleitner, Brian Borcherdt, Graham Walsh 4:19
2."Where the Fence Is Low"Poxleitner, Tawgs Salter, Human Kebab 3:24
3."Toes"Poxleitner, SalterPoxleitner, Salter, Holy Fuck3:19
4."Banner"Poxleitner, Salter 3:37
5."Everybody Breaks a Glass" (featuring Holy Fuck & Shad)Poxleitner, Borcherdt, Walsh, Shadrach KabangoPoxleitner, Holy Fuck3:55
6."Heavy Rope"Poxleitner, Salter 3:59
7."Timing is Everything"Poxleitner, Salter 3:16
8."Peace Sign"Poxleitner, David Thomson 3:20
9."Cactus in the Valley"Poxleitner 3:23
10."Suspension"Poxleitner, Salter 4:04
11."Flux and Flow" (featuring Shad)Poxleitner, Salter, Parsons 3:20
12."Fourth Dimension"Poxleitner, Thomson 3:27
13."And Counting..."Poxleitner, Thomson 4:42
14."Day One"Poxleitner, Borcherdt, Walsh 8:58
Total length:57:03
iTunes Deluxe Version[15]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
15."Frame and Focus"Poxleitner, Thomson3:53
16."Cactus in the Valley" (acoustic)Poxleitner3:48
17."Toes" (music video)  
18."Toes" (Nightbox Remix; pre-order only)Poxleitner, Salter5:01
Limited Webstore Bonus Tracks [18]
No.TitleLength
15."Frame and Focus"3:53
16."Cactus in the Valley" (acoustic)3:48
17."Everybody Breaks a Glass" (remix)4:27
UK Re-release[17][24]
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
15."Frame and Focus"  3:53
16."Cactus in the Valley" (acoustic)  3:48
17."Toes" (Nightbox remix)  5:01
18."Banner" (SixSickSix remix)Poxleitner, SalterSixSickSix3:42

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Release history

Country Date Label
Canada[1] October 4, 2011 Universal Music, Lights Music
United States[1] Last Gang, Lights Music
Worldwide[1] Universal Music, Lights Music
Australia[25] October 28, 2011 Universal Music, Lights Music

References

  1. ^ a b c d "LIGHTS' New Album Siberia Out October 4th!". iamlights.com. iamlights.com. Retrieved 8-4-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  2. ^ "Lights Launches 'Siberia' in Toronto With Help From Holy F- and Shad". Spinner. 2011-10-05. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  3. ^ a b c d "Lights announces October release for new album 'Siberia'", NME, 5 August 2011, retrieved 2011-08-07
  4. ^ "Tour | Lights – Siberia". Iamlights.com. 2011-12-16. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  5. ^ "Lights - Siberia (album review)". Sputnikmusic. 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  6. ^ a b c Lights - Siberia. Allmusic. Retrieved on 2011-10-3
  7. ^ John Williams (2011-10-12). "CANOE - JAM! Music - Artists - Feist : Feist, Lights brighten up charts". Jam.canoe.ca. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  8. ^ "Music Albums, Top 200 Albums & Music Album Charts". Billboard.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  9. ^ "LIGHTS' Billboard Debut - latest music news on R o c k o l .COM" (in Template:It icon). Rockol.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  10. ^ "LIGHTS' Billboard Debut - News Article". AbsolutePunk.net. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  11. ^ Posted by jeremythebug on Apr 27, 2012 (2012-04-27). "Siberia Goes Gold! | Lights – Siberia". Music.iamlights.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  12. ^ "Lights Sophomore Release "Siberia" Is Certified Gold! | Universal Music Canada". Universalmusic.ca. 2012-04-27. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  13. ^ "LIGHTS - "Everybody Breaks A Glass" Official Lyric Video". YouTube. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  14. ^ "iTunes - Music - Toes - Single by Lights". Itunes.apple.com. 2011-08-16. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  15. ^ a b "Siberia (Deluxe) on iTunes". itunes.com. Retrieved 8-16-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  16. ^ "LIGHTS - "Banner" Official Music Video". YouTube. 2012-02-09. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  17. ^ a b "Connecting to the iTunes Store". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  18. ^ a b "Siberia Bundle Preorders". iamlights.com. Retrieved 8-16-11. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  19. ^ http://www.metacritic.com/music/siberia
  20. ^ Ben Rayner (2011-10-3). "Cuff the Duke's roots get raucous; Lights brings the beats". Toronto Star. Retrieved 2011-10-8. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  21. ^ "LIGHTS - Siberia - Album Review". AbsolutePunk.net. 2011-10-04. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  22. ^ Grace Duffy (2011-9-29). "Siberia - Lights". Under the Gun Review. Retrieved 2011-9-29. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  23. ^ [Bianca Delicata (2011-9-29). "Lights: Siberia". Retrieved 2011-9-06. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= and |date= (help)
  24. ^ "Connecting to the iTunes Store". Itunes.apple.com. Retrieved 2012-05-25.
  25. ^ "LIGHTS 'SIBERIA' - JUNO AWARD WINNING SONGSTRESS TO RELEASE SOPHOMORE ALBUM IN AUSTRALIA OCTOBER 28".
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