See the Light (Less Than Jake album)

See the Light is the eighth studio album by American ska punk band Less Than Jake, released on November 12, 2013.[1][2][3] as CD, LP and digital download.

See the Light
Studio album by Less Than Jake
Released	November 12, 2013
Recorded	2013, The Moathouse[1]
Genre	Ska punk, punk rock
Length	36:35
Label	Fat Wreck Chords
Producer	Roger Lima[1]
Less Than Jake chronology
Greetings & Salutations from Less Than Jake (2012) See the Light (2013) Sound the Alarm (2017)

Writing and recording

Regarding the album, guitarist and vocalist Chris DeMakes said: "See the Light is pure Less Than Jake. 13 songs that were written, recorded and produced in our hometown of Gainesville, Florida. You never know what people are going to think when you release new music. All you can do is what comes from your heart and we feel like we have accomplished what we set out to do with these new songs. Hopefully our fans will feel the same passion for this album as we do."[2] Bassist and vocalist Roger Lima added: "[this album]'s all new songs and new vibes, only recorded in our old school way."[2]

Former drummer and songwriter Vinnie Fiorello called the lyrics "super-positive". He also ranked it his favorite Less Than Jake album because it was their first album in a long time with no input from outside the band. They produced and wrote it all by themselves. He also says the band applied every lesson it learned in previous albums.[4]

Lima reverberated that, stating it was a "back to basics" album because they did not have any kind of orientation when they started. He also described the artwork:[5]

We're basically inviting everyone in to literally see the light—find the positivity in something, find your own path, enjoy the trip, and make something happen that’s worthwhile. That is basically the whole concept. You know, I'm glad it's a general thing and that fans can interpret it in their own individual way [...]

Promotion and release

The album release was supported by a North American tour, and the band is also planning some shows in Canada, Southeastern United States, Japan, Brazil and the United Kingdom.[6] "Do the Math" was released to radio on June 2, 2014,[7] and released as a single on June 10 with "Connect the Dots" as the B-side.[8] "American Idle" was released as a single, with "Late Night Petroleum" as the B-side, on January 20, 2015.[9]

Track listing

No.	Title	Length
1.	"Good Enough"	2:50
2.	"My Money is on the Long Shot"	2:55
3.	"Jump"	3:01
4.	"The Loudest Songs"	2:28
5.	"Do the Math"	3:17
6.	"Bless the Cracks"	3:18
7.	"John the Baptist Bones"	2:30
8.	"American Idle"	3:28
9.	"The Troubles"	2:25
10.	"Give Me Something to Believe In"	2:45
11.	"Sunstroke"	3:09
12.	"A Short History Lesson"	1:50
13.	"Weekends All Year Long"	2:43

Charts

Chart (2013)	Peak position
US Billboard 200[10]	154
US Top Rock Albums (Billboard)[11]	33
US Top Alternative Albums (Billboard)[12]	21
US Independent Albums (Billboard)[13]	24

Personnel

Band

• Chris DeMakes - vocals, guitar
• Roger Manganelli - vocals, bass guitar
• Peter "JR" Wasilewski - tenor saxophone
• Buddy Schaub - trombone
• Vinnie Fiorello - drums

References

1. "Less Than Jake Announce New Album 'See The Light'". Rock Sound. 9 August 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
2. "Less Than Jake See the Light!". Fat Wreck Chords. 9 August 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
3. Mendyuk, Bridjet (9 August 2013). "Less Than Jake announce new album "See The Light"". Alternative Press. Alternative Press Magazine, Inc. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
4. Handley, Gen (25 June 2015). "Rank Your Records: Less Than Jake's Vinnie Fiorello Rates the Ska-Punk Band's Eight Albums". Noisey. Vice Media. Retrieved 15 December 2016.
5. Mar, Maria (6 November 2013). "Interview with Less Than Jake: Seeing The Light". The Aquarian Weekly. Arts Weekly, Inc. Retrieved 16 December 2016.
6. "Less Than Jake Tour Dates". Fat Wreck Chords. 9 August 2013. Retrieved 9 August 2013.
7. "FMQB Airplay Archive: SubModern Rock". Friday Morning Quarterback Album Report, Incorporated. Retrieved October 31, 2016.
8. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/do-the-math-single/id864179825
9. https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/american-idle-single/id958680689
10. "Less Than Jake Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
11. "Less Than Jake Chart History (Top Rock Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
12. "Less Than Jake Chart History (Top Alternative Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2013.
13. "Less Than Jake Chart History (Independent Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved November 19, 2013.

External links

• See the Light at YouTube (streamed copy where licensed)