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Ligion
Rock & roll triumphs are rare. But by nicking choice elements from the genre's checkered past and fusing it with raw power and sexual energy, Ligion's invigorating Maple Jam/Bellum Records debut is just that. Spitting out a vital, dexterous eleven-song cycle that runs the gamut from infectious, rock radio gems to pensive, Zippo lighter-ready epics, Ligion has the potential to gather the masses. Crafted with the help of veteran rock producer Greg Ladanyi, this Nashville-based five piece fills a void as it resets expectations of what a modern rock album can be with 2007's fiery entry External Affairs.
"In an age when your best two songs from a record can be downloaded for a buck, we wanted to keep some of that integrity with an album that you'd want to listen to from track one to track eleven," says guitarist June, who co-wrote the record with frontman and band namesake Ligion. And it's that approach, evident on the pulsing, contagious and hopeful anthem "On The Way" and the reflective "Pins And Needles" alike, that helps the quintet – which also counts inventive guitarist Seth and its rhythm axis of drummer Johannes and bassist Levi – shimmer like stardust as it kicks and screams for your attention.
Although Ligion's roots are from Cleveland, it was Nashville's happening rock scene that drew the band out of its hometown comfort zone. Soon after relocating to Music City, while living on the floor of an office above a bar, the yet-to-be-signed outfit found itself added to the playlist of local rock radio outlet WZPC "The Buzz." Quickly becoming one of the most requested acts on the station, the exposure helped the group land on the same stages as Nickelback, Velvet Revolver, Puddle of Mudd and Three Days Grace.
Despite the tendency to get lumped in with more meat and potatoes rock artists, there is an artful poise to Ligion on External Affairs. The memorable, guitar-steeped neon-glow of "Lost My Car" rivals The Killers and their glitter rock game, while the hard charging spirit of "Come On" is equal parts Interpol, Bloc Party, Oasis and Stone Temple Pilots.
Counting three part harmonies – a rare commodity in modern music – Ligion's strength is its collaborative songwriting approach. "These songs all relate to each other," the singer explains. "When life is painful, instead of bottling things up, we get to put them out there and externalize them." – Thus the title of their debut release, External Affairs. Ligion, poised for their debut release this spring, are already touring in advance of the album release, seeking to recruit a few good new rock and roll fans.
Release Date: March 20, 2007
 
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