Review of New Light Ruins Album: Coming Home
Reviewed by Rachel Friedlander

New Light Ruins lays out the welcome mat with You Are Home, their second album release. In twelve original tracks, the trio, comprised of Remy Remigio, Sterling Reed, and Isaac Brickner, employ the sounds of drums, double bass, cello, trumpet, harmonica, and guitar.

The sounds of these tracks are not airbrushed, polished, and perfect, and what some may consider to be this album’s weakness may also be its greatest strength. Instead of a computer-generated masterpiece we hear the raw voice of three hearts. This intimate format is further bolstered by the album artwork—heartfelt notes and doodles cover every page. Clearly, every aspect of this project was covered in a personal touch, fueled by individual creative energy. Instead of the usual lyric-oatmeal that fills popular albums, these young men challenge listeners with compelling poetry. As the trio explains, each song is meant to explore an aspect of their worldwide travels, their spiritual journeys, and redefine their concept of “home.” Through this, the band successfully reaches out to a struggling generation and offers hope in the melodies.