Life Left to Go
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Life Left to Go is the debut album by alternative rock band SafetySuit
. It was released on May 13, 2008 by Universal Motown Records
and was produced by Greg Archilla, who had previously collaborated with SafetySuit on their prior independent EP. The album has seen three singles released, the most successful of which were "Stay
" and "Someone Like You
"; both charted on several Billboard
charts over 2008 and 2009. The song "Annie" was also released as a single in late 2009. The album was met with a highly positive response by critics.
, who gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, declared that "if you are looking for the modern rock album of the year, this may be a top contender in your collection", as "SatefySuit releases their masterful, epic debut Life Left To Go with enormous melodic power". Alternative Addiction described Life Left to Go as "easily the best debut album so far in 2008", praising both frontman Doug Brown as "an impressive vocalist...[who] absolutely gets what it takes to make a great song--good melody and good lyrics", and Dave Garofolo, whose guitar work he called "original and unorthodox...[He is] what makes SafetySuit unique". Sputnikmusic
notes that "it’s hard to point out the best songs because nothing in here is disappointing", and that SafetySuit "really seem[s] to have a bright future in the music industry". However, they do criticize the band for the narrow topical range in their lyrics, saying that "my only problem resides on the lyrical part, they’re all about love songs and relationship issues."
Safetysuit
SafetySuit is pop/rock band from Tulsa, Oklahoma currently based in Nashville, Tennessee. They are notable for their songs "Someone Like You" and "Stay" off of their 2008 debut major label debut album Life Left to Go. "Anywhere But Here" from the same album was showcased on the ABC Family...
. It was released on May 13, 2008 by Universal Motown Records
Universal Motown Records
Universal Motown Records was a record label that operated as a division of Universal Motown Republic Group. It was the contemporary incarnation of the legendary Motown Records label, and the "urban" half of UMRG, although there was some rock artists on the label as well.Changes were made at...
and was produced by Greg Archilla, who had previously collaborated with SafetySuit on their prior independent EP. The album has seen three singles released, the most successful of which were "Stay
Stay (SafetySuit song)
"Stay" is the second single by alternative rock band SafetySuit, off of their debut album Life Left To Go.It has peaked at #44 on Billboards Heatseeker's chart, #92 on the Pop 100 chart, and #17 on the Hot Adult Top 40 Tracks chart.- Music video :...
" and "Someone Like You
Someone Like You (SafetySuit song)
For other uses, see Someone Like You"Someone Like You" is the first single by alternative rock band SafetySuit from their debut album Life Left To Go....
"; both charted on several Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
charts over 2008 and 2009. The song "Annie" was also released as a single in late 2009. The album was met with a highly positive response by critics.
Track listing
Critical reception
Life Left to Go received highly favorable reviews from critics. Tom Spinelli of Melodic.netMelodic.net
Melodic.net is a Swedish daily Internet publication devoted to music criticism and commentary, music news, and artist interviews. Its focus is on rock music. However, the range of musical genres covered extends to pop, classical, folk, electronic, jazz, metal, and experimental music...
, who gave the album 4.5 stars out of 5, declared that "if you are looking for the modern rock album of the year, this may be a top contender in your collection", as "SatefySuit releases their masterful, epic debut Life Left To Go with enormous melodic power". Alternative Addiction described Life Left to Go as "easily the best debut album so far in 2008", praising both frontman Doug Brown as "an impressive vocalist...[who] absolutely gets what it takes to make a great song--good melody and good lyrics", and Dave Garofolo, whose guitar work he called "original and unorthodox...[He is] what makes SafetySuit unique". Sputnikmusic
Sputnikmusic
Sputnikmusic, or simply Sputnik, is a music website offering music criticism and music news alongside features commonly associated with wiki-style websites...
notes that "it’s hard to point out the best songs because nothing in here is disappointing", and that SafetySuit "really seem[s] to have a bright future in the music industry". However, they do criticize the band for the narrow topical range in their lyrics, saying that "my only problem resides on the lyrical part, they’re all about love songs and relationship issues."
Charts
| Chart (2008–2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 173 |
| U.S. Billboard Heatseekers Albums | 5 |