Art grows from a connection to all aspects of ourselves and the world around us. It is how we understand our lives and where we find happiness. We create from concepts of love, despair, peace, and hope. Hoping to break through the calloused thoughts a mind uses to defend itself, we present ourselves.

Eyes Caught Fire is a Colorado Springs based alternative rock band. We enjoy art of all types and feel a burden to express ourselves musically. It is hard for us to categorize our music, so feel free to see what others have said below. Also, you can use the names below to learn more about the band, its members, and our history.

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All Need Is Music November 6, 2005

Written by Tom Murphy

One of the deep and hidden secrets in Colorado Music, Eyes Caught Fire write songs with meaning and passion and compassion. Theirs is a dark, lonely music with a bright center. Easy comparisons to The Cure, Hooverphonic, Denali and Sigur Ros can be made but don't really pen in what this band is about. Live they are a powerful and moving band to witness and someday I hope more people from these parts make the time to see something far more interesting than almost anything else going on in these parts. Their message is ultimately one of hope and not the mealy-mouthed, new agey kind of hope but one grounded in the reality of the connection and interconnections between people. That is the genius of their songwriting and the source of their compelling presence on stage.

The Independent June 1, 2005

Written by Kara Luger

[...] Eyes Caught Fire, local wonders whose self-produced CD, 2004’s Felix Culpa, is oddly epic and David Lynch-like. Opening with the syrupy-slow 'Circle Peg, Square Hole,' the album has enough guitar crunch to satisfy any rock ‘n’ roll sweet tooth. The layered, hazy sounds create a sonic wall vaguely reminiscent of old Cure albums and early 90’s shoegazer bands like My Bloody Valentine and The Swirlies, but with a far more daring and assured lead vocalist.

The Slice (The Gazette) October 27, 2004

Written by Tamara McCollough

The band captured intricate songwriting and delicate, yet forceful melodies on its first full-length release, Felix Culpa.

The album plays as a declaration of pensive cognition, layered with mellifluous vocals, lucid keyboards, fervid guitars and bass, and unfaltering percussion. Each track entrancingly transitions to the next, leaving an assortment of sounds resonating in the listener’s head for days. The fact that Felix Culpa was self-produced makes it even more impressive.

The Gazette (Go!) July 9, 2004

Written by J. Adrian Stanley

Like a jealous lover, good music wants your full attention, your unconditional love. Some music forces the listener into submission with a brutal attack. Other music appeals to emotional weaknesses.

Local band Eyes Caught Fire has another approach. Slow and seductive, their music creeps in. It leaves you feeling drugged, disoriented, helpless -- like a babe half-asleep in her mother's arms.

Eyes Caught Fire makes music that is rich and delicious. It's a float down Willie Wonka's chocolate river and into an auditory whirlpool where the sensual moans from Palmbald guide you into the dreamland.

The Independent March 26, 2003

Written by Noel Black

Ideal candidate will be young, hot, musically talented and idealistic with a history of community service and at least two years prior experience. If this sounds like you, then you're probably already in the band [...] Formed almost two years ago, Eyes unabashedly embraces the lofty ambition of 'providing release for the repressed spiritual state of being existing in our culture.' Aside from that double gerund, that's something all of us could probably use.

In-flux Magazine February 1, 2003

Written by Kim Owens, KaffeineBuzz.com

Eyes Caught Fire’s artistry simmers beneath Kellie’s vocals that take on a Bjork like flight over sporadic drums, Cure-like chord progressions and keyboard effects, which surge like a full-moon swell of aqua energy.

The Scribe December 5, 2002

Written by David Rambo

If floaty, watery pimp beats, are enough to get your juices flowing and make you want to see a good band, then go see these guys. If intellectual stimulation in lyrical form is enough to make you want to get out of your home, then go out and see them. If all you want is some good music, then go see this band, Eyes Caught Fire.