‘Inspired By’s’ chorus of, “I’ve been trying, I’ve been trying, I’ve been trying for so long,” can register with just about everyone. Whether it be trying to make a relationship work, turning a new job into a successful career or, in The Brightlights case, trying to forge themselves into an indie band that will be distinguishable from the current crowd. From subtle beginnings – which paint a picture of what growing up in Grimsby is really like – ‘Inspired By’ grows into an assault of guitars and catchy riffs which are the sound of a band bursting to get free. As debut singles go, this is an inspired choice and one that should make us all realise that trying really does pay off.
Released 05/11/07 on Distiller Records.