: Described by Good as the song that re-energized the album's concept, it serves as an acoustic slow-burner that builds into a powerful climax.
Matthew Good has always been Canada’s sharpest lyrical pessimist, but Lights of Endangered Species offers something rare: pessimism with a pulse. It’s an album that doesn’t try to save you. It just sits beside you in the dark, watching the same lights fade.
: The opening track sets an ominous tone with sparse piano and hushed vocals.
There are rock albums that punch you in the gut, and then there are those that slowly sink into your skin like a cold northern fog. Matthew Good’s 2011 album, Lights of Endangered Species , is very much the latter.
: The album's lead single, released via SoundCloud in March 2011. Critical Reception and Legacy
Often cited as the emotional center of the album, this song features a haunting melody and minimalist instrumentation that builds into a wall of sound. It highlights Good's ability to convey deep emotion through vocal delivery.
