The follow-up to Soul Asylum's 1992 breakthrough album Grave Dancers Union fell victim to heightened expectations, but, contrary to the majority of criticism in the alternative music press, this was no major label sell-out.
While it was true that Let Your Dim Light Shine boasted such radio-friendly tunes as the single 'Misery' (you know you've made it when Weird Al Yankovic covers one of your songs!) and the electro-acoustic ballad 'Promises Broken,' the commercial success of Grave Dancers Union allowed songwriter Dave Pirner the freedom to expand the stylistic reach of the band and even sneak in some genuinely experimental tracks, like 'Caged Rat.'
Being a mid-'90s release, this album was available on vinyl for only a heartbeat; This reissue features the original jacket and inner sleeve art.
Co-produced by Butch Vig of Nirvana "Nevermind" fame
Pressed on Dark Purple Vinyl
Track Listing:
A1. Misery
A2. Shut Down
A3. To My Own Devices
A4. Hopes Up
A5. Promises Broken
A6. Bittersweetheart
A7. String of Pearls
B1. Crawl
B2. Caged Rat
B3. Eyes of a Child
B4. Just Like Anyone
B5. Tell Me When
B6. Nothing to Write Home About
B7. I Did My Best