Kill the Lights is the second and final studio album by dance-rock band The New Cities. Released on September 27, 2011, it includes the album's lead single, "Heatwave", co-written by The Matrix. The album also features the singles, "The Hype", "Mugshot" and "The New Rule". It was produced by the band and Blake Healy, formerly of Metro Station.

The album debuted at number 52 on the Canadian Albums Chart. In support of the album, the band toured in Quebec in December 2011, as well as opening for Avril Lavigne in Canada, during her 2011 Black Star Tour in October.

Background and recording On June 10, 2011, it was announced that the band was in Los Angeles, working on their second album. The group was also in Quebec to work on the album. The album was recorded at Wild Studio in Saint-Zénon, Quebec.

Singles The album's first single "Heatwave", was released on June 21, 2011. The song peaked at number 38 on the Canadian Hot 100. The second single from the album, "The Hype" was released on October 11, 2011, along with a music video that premiered on MuchMusic. The song peaked at number 55 on the Canadian Hot 100. On March 13, 2012, the album's third single "Mugshot" was released.The album's fourth and final single "The New Rule" was released on February 19, 2013.

Critical reception

Kaj Roth of Melodic wrote a positive review for the album, stating, "The Matrix and Blake Healy made sure this album would be a real party package of infectious choruses, irresistible grooves and a total sound orgasm of polished guitar riffs and synthesizers that feels like bubblegum in your mouth."

Track listing

Personnel Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

The New Cities David Brown – lead vocals Julien Martre – backing vocals, bassist Christian Bergeron – guitarist Francis Fugere – drums Nicolas Denis – synth Philippe Lachance – synth

Engineer Blake Healy Christian Bergeron Martin Brunet Marc-Andre Roy Pierre Remillard

Mixer Joe Zook Dave Ogilvie

Mastering Pierre Remillard Brian Gardner

Photographer Raphael Ouellet

Charts + Chart performance for Kill the Lights Chart (2011) Peakposition Canadian Albums (Nielsen SoundScan) 52

Release history +Release history and formats for Kill the Lights Region Date Format Label Ref. Canada September 27, 2011 Sony Music Canada Various October 4, 2011 Digital download International release: U.S.: Australia: Great Britain:

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