What makes Let Your Dim Light Shine by Soul Asylum notable?

The album debuted at number 11 on the Billboard 200 chart, showcasing Soul Asylum's continued relevance in the alternative rock scene. It features the hit single 'Misery,' which received significant radio play and helped reinforce the band's presence following their earlier commercial highs. Released on June 6, 1995, 'Let Your Dim Light Shine' was Soul Asylum's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Grave Dancers Union' in 1992. At this point, the band was navigating the pressures of fame while attempting to maintain their artistic integrity amidst lineup changes and industry expectations.

Who is Let Your Dim Light Shine for?

Let Your Dim Light Shine works well if you're into steady mid-tempo reflective moments, melodic anthems for personal struggles and earnest lyrics for emotional connection.

How many songs are on Let Your Dim Light Shine?

Let Your Dim Light Shine has 14 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Let Your Dim Light Shine

Soul Asylum · 1995

49 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of earnest lyrics and melodic alternative rock, echoing the band's struggle and resilience.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady mid-tempo reflective moments
melodic anthems for personal struggles
earnest lyrics for emotional connection
cathartic release through shared experiences

Maybe skip if you want

prefer fast-paced instant gratification
seeking purely upbeat party vibes

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on June 6, 1995, 'Let Your Dim Light Shine' was Soul Asylum's fifth studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Grave Dancers Union' in 1992. At this point, the band was navigating the pressures of fame while attempting to maintain their artistic integrity amidst lineup changes and industry expectations.
Stylistic neighbors: Gin Blossoms· Counting Crows· Bush

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Misery 4:24
2 Shut Down 2:51
3 To My Own Devices 2:52
4 Hopes Up 3:51
5 Promises Broken 3:14
6 Bittersweetheart 3:34
7 String of Pearls 4:55
8 Crawl 4:00
9 Caged Rat 3:03
10 Eyes of a Child 3:35
11 Just Like Anyone 2:47
12 Tell Me When 3:41
13 Nothing to Write Home About 3:14
14 I Did My Best 3:44

What to play next

Listen next

Candy from a Stranger

1998

Go back to

Grave Dancers Union

1992

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alternative rock

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