In Red Light Company we have another band that only just scratched the surface of the music industry. The alternative rock five piece were formed in 2007 by frontman Richard Frenneaux. They produced a style of music similar to Arcade Fire and Editors. They even drew comparisons to both bands early on in there short careers. The band also toured with Editors in 2008 before releasing there debut single on LaVolta Records entitled 'With Light Out'. This was followed up by the release of two other singles in 'Meccano' and 'Sceme Eugene'.
The bands reputation began to grow and they were named in NME's hottest new bands of 2009. On March, 2, 2009 the band released there debut and only album 'Fine Fascination', as well as fourth single 'Arts & Crafts'. The album peaked at number 13 in the UK album charts but received mixed reviews from the musical world. From a personal point of view, I feel that the London quintet produced a magnificant debut album which is uplifting throughout.
Shortly after the release of 'Fine Fascination' the band split and they played there last gig at the 2009 V Festival. RLC front man Richard Frenneaux soon formed a band called 'Anothers Blood', a project that never really left the ground. He has since annouced he will no longer be involved in bands and would like to concentrate on producing. RLC could've made a massive impact on the music industry, but it didn't work out for the alternative quintet. However there album 'Fine Fascination' is definitely worth a listen and is without a doubt one of the strongest albums out there.
'Fine Fascination' best tracks - 'Arts & Crafts', 'With Lights Out' and 'First We Land'
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