"Let Your Dim Light Shine" is the seventh album by the American alternative rock band, Soul Asylum. Released on June 6, 1995, the album climbed the charts due to its Grammy Award-winning single, "Misery," which reached number 20 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also featured other popular tracks such as "Just Like Anyone" and "Promises Broken."
The album was a follow-up to their successful 1992 release, "Grave Dancers Union," which had catapulted the band to international stardom. The creation of "Let Your Dim Light Shine" was marked by changes within the band, seeing the replacement of drummer Grant Young by Sterling Campbell.
While critically successful, "Let Your Dim Light Shine" did not surpass its predecessor's commercial success. Nonetheless, the album was a pivotal moment in Soul Asylum's discography, proving the band’s ability to maintain its relevance in the post-grunge music scene.
The overall theme of the album is darker compared to the band's previous work. The lyrics reflect on themes of personal struggles, societal issues, and emotional distress. Despite these heavier themes, the band maintained their unique blend of punk rock energy and folk-rock melodies, ensuring their signature sound persisted.
