Personnel: Nick Thompson (vocals, guitar); Alex Gaskarth, Shane Henderson (vocals); Omar Zehery (guitar); Nathan VanDame (drums).
Audio Mixer: Kenneth Mount.
Recording information: The Pilot Studios (01/2008-03/2008).
SKIP SCHOOL, START FIGHTS, the second full-length album by the Ohio-based punk-pop/emo act Hit the Lights, marks the debut of Nick Thompson as lead singer. Previously the group's backing vocalist/guitarist, Thompson eases into the spotlight quite well on this 13-song set, as revealed on the boisterous "Stay Out" and driving "Don't Wait."
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Alternative Press (p.148) - 3.5 stars out of 5 -- "SKIP SCHOOL, START FIGHTS certainly reflects a more thoughtful, experienced band, graduating guitarist Nick Thompson to lead vocals, a position he excels in."