Fight Softly
Reviews
Ann Westcott
Reviewed 2010-04-21
Reviewed 2010-04-21
The Ruby Suns/Fight Softly
Afro-pop synth rock by New Zealanders that is high energy, upbeat, and quality. Great tracks that are both diverse and fluid, this music will go great on any rock, pop, or dance show. Sounds like: MGMT, Passion Pit. FCC Freee!
Try: #3, 6, 7 (kicks in at about 1 min), 8, 9.
1. Slow, loopy, stop-n-start.
2. Dreamy, layered and transformative. Sound and vibe changes throughout track.
3. Quiet, slow intro; song kicks in at :20. Church bells pealing, relaxed vocals, sunny day in Dolores Park vibe.
4. Shiny, clashy synths, choral pop.
5. Subdued and uplifting, trancey.
*6.* Seems like the best radio single on album. Audible lyrics, uptempo, fun.
*7.* Really brings the synth heat, starts at 1:00. Great beat, composition.
8. Sounds like Paul Simon’s Graceland…cool, transitional.
9. The album’s love song, pretty and soft, another Graceland-esque track.
10. Oddly titled end track. Minor chords, moody, pealing choral bells.
Afro-pop synth rock by New Zealanders that is high energy, upbeat, and quality. Great tracks that are both diverse and fluid, this music will go great on any rock, pop, or dance show. Sounds like: MGMT, Passion Pit. FCC Freee!
Try: #3, 6, 7 (kicks in at about 1 min), 8, 9.
1. Slow, loopy, stop-n-start.
2. Dreamy, layered and transformative. Sound and vibe changes throughout track.
3. Quiet, slow intro; song kicks in at :20. Church bells pealing, relaxed vocals, sunny day in Dolores Park vibe.
4. Shiny, clashy synths, choral pop.
5. Subdued and uplifting, trancey.
*6.* Seems like the best radio single on album. Audible lyrics, uptempo, fun.
*7.* Really brings the synth heat, starts at 1:00. Great beat, composition.
8. Sounds like Paul Simon’s Graceland…cool, transitional.
9. The album’s love song, pretty and soft, another Graceland-esque track.
10. Oddly titled end track. Minor chords, moody, pealing choral bells.
Recent airplay
Dusty Fruit
Music Casserole — Aug 01, 2026
Mingus And Pike, Olympics On Pot, Haunted House, Closet Astrologer
Grace and Jam — Jan 17, 2019
Haunted House
second meeting — Sep 12, 2013
Dusty Fruit
The Show with T-Lex & Lolo — Feb 28, 2013
Haunted House
The Show with T-Lex & Lolo — Jan 17, 2013
Olympics On Pot
A Family Affair — Oct 06, 2011
Charting
2010-05-02 — 2010-07-04
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jul 4 | 1 |
| Jun 13 | 2 |
| May 30 | 3 |
| May 23 | 2 |
| May 16 | 1 |
| May 9 | 4 |
Track listing
| 1. | Sun Lake Rinsed | ||
| 2. | Mingus And Pike | ||
| 3. | Cinco | ||
| 4. | Cranberry | ||
| 5. | Closet Astrologer | ||
| 6. | Haunted House | ||
| 7. | How Kids Fail | ||
| 8. | Dusty Fruit | ||
| 9. | Two Humans | ||
| 10. | Olympics On Pot |