The alternative Hit The Lights, that were once a pop punk band, moving in a different direction with this album, showing a sign that the band has been growing up. Must I say it wasn't a bad decision making the switch to alternative as Invicta proves to be an enjoying album but a bit repetitive at times. Slow-building verses to big, fun choruses, while still leaving some catchiness here and there! The album throws positive/inspirational lyrics filled with anthem-like choruses, having that space-like theme to it. They did a great job on not having too much electronics but noticeable to add something more to the songs. I also thought Nick Thompson did a phenomenal job vocally singing the songs at the right spots every time.
"Invincible" the first track on the album, a big way to start off the album with drummer Nate Van Damme's hard-hitting toms, filled with lyrics that speak for themselves. "Gravity" my favorite song on the album, the most polished song out of all of them. The band shows the use of the electronics that compliments the chorus perfectly. "Earthquake" has an electrifying chorus filled with an inspirational bridge both instrumentally and lyrically (I'll make the Earth quake/Even power lines can't hold me down/Even gravity can't pull me down). The album slows down just a bit with the instrumentally calming "So Guilty" with very relateable lyrics. The second half of "Get To You" has a punky bridge that leads to a great outro. "Float Through Me" is another one of my favorites on my album because of Nick Thompson's big vocals throughout the song along with the great structure of the song itself! "Should've Known" starts off slow but then has an epic second half with Nick Thompson's powerful vocals and great guitar work. "All The Weight" has the catchiest chorus hands down, showing their old pop-punk with a spice of alternative. "Faster Now" is just your typical slow pop song while "Take Control" is simple but yet fun to listen to. The closer "Oh My God" throws up a bit of a question mark, but hey, whatever works.
Invicta is a step in the right direction from making the switch to alternative, as it provides the band with a fresh new sound that fans should accept if haven't already. Yes the album does seem to get a little repetitive at times but fans won't notice it because they will be too busy enjoying this all-around solid album!
I give this album a 8.9/10
Listen to - Gravity
Earthquake
Float Through Me
Review by Sean Graham
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