Tony Molina
Kill the Lights
(Slumberland Records)
3.5/5
Kill the Lights by California’s Tony Molina is a callback to the late ’60s and early ’70s, when love was on everyone’s mind and emotional, bard-like vocals were the popular sound.
Molina’s complex musical arrangements and retro styling remind me of The Beatles—the honest to God Beatles—and his voice is quite comparable to John Lennon’s and his lonely, sentimental melodies.
Each song on this album is around one minute long but, despite their brevity, each tells a story of love and loss that transitions beautifully into the next, creating a short but impactful listening experience.
If the aim of this collection of songs was quality over quantity, mission accomplished. Molina has made it clear that he isn’t afraid to create something groovy and different using his raw talent.
If you’re a retro fan, this album is definitely worth checking out; Kill the Lights is even available on vinyl.