Album Reviews

Rev Theory deliver a radio-ready, modern rock juggernaut with Light It Up, a high octane blend of guitar-driven anthems, burning-heart ballads and head-banging heavyweights. "Hell Yeah" screams out of the gates with fist-pumping fury, "Favorite Disease" is ripe with lush, FM-dial goodness, and the title track swirls around a stripper's pole with reckless abandon before easing into the ubiquitous balladry of "Broken Bones."

Rev Theory may not tread into uncharted territory with Light It Up, but their sophomore release (and first album since shortening their name from Revelation Theory) adeptly launches the New York City rockers into a sonic realm where their performances can ripple the airwaves alongside with the likes of Linkin Park ("Far From Over"), Daughtry ("Wanted Man") and Saliva ("Falling Down"). That's pretty convincing company, but Light It Up makes a pretty convincing statement.

—Paul Gargano
06.19.08