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The Bravery's self-titled debut is a slick twist on '80s new wave and post-millennium modern rock. Those who've followed the Killers, stellastarr*, and the like will surely pounce on the Bravery's luscious synth-driven pop. The 11-song set, produced by the band's frontman, Sam Endicott, is playful and confident, unlike the stressful production of the Killers' Hot Fuss. Sure, obvious influences (Duran Duran, the Smiths, the Cure) carry the weight of this album, but it's without haste. An overcast backdrop dresses the trashy hints of love and desire, and cocksure moments such as "Public Service Announcement" and "No Brakes" showcase the Bravery's swagger with style. Endicott goes from sounding like a Robert Smith copycat ("Tyrant") to a dirtier Julian Casablancas ("Out of Line") and maintains a focused, fashionable dance sound. "Unconditional" soars with a sly guitar/keyboard two-step while "An Honest Mistake" saunters like classic New Order with its dark-hued mechanical energy. The Bravery isn't sonically mind-blowing, but the new millennium new wave revival remains intriguing. This New York five-piece makes an interesting effort without it coming off contrived and dishonest. Get ready to shake your hips!
© MacKenzie Wilson /TiVo
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Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Lourie, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Lourie, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Lourie, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Lourie, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Lourie, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Lourie, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Steven Lourie, Drums, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Joshua Kessler, Tambourine, AssociatedPerformer - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Sam Endicott, Producer, Guitar, Programmer, Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer, ComposerLyricist - Brian Gardner, Mastering Engineer, StudioPersonnel - The Bravery, Recording Engineer, MainArtist, StudioPersonnel - Michael Zakarin, Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - John Conway, Programmer, Synthesizer, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Nic Hard, Mixer, Recording Engineer, StudioPersonnel - Mike 'Dirt' Hindert, Bass Guitar, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer - Anthony Burulcich, Drums, Background Vocalist, AssociatedPerformer
℗ 2004 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
Album review
The Bravery's self-titled debut is a slick twist on '80s new wave and post-millennium modern rock. Those who've followed the Killers, stellastarr*, and the like will surely pounce on the Bravery's luscious synth-driven pop. The 11-song set, produced by the band's frontman, Sam Endicott, is playful and confident, unlike the stressful production of the Killers' Hot Fuss. Sure, obvious influences (Duran Duran, the Smiths, the Cure) carry the weight of this album, but it's without haste. An overcast backdrop dresses the trashy hints of love and desire, and cocksure moments such as "Public Service Announcement" and "No Brakes" showcase the Bravery's swagger with style. Endicott goes from sounding like a Robert Smith copycat ("Tyrant") to a dirtier Julian Casablancas ("Out of Line") and maintains a focused, fashionable dance sound. "Unconditional" soars with a sly guitar/keyboard two-step while "An Honest Mistake" saunters like classic New Order with its dark-hued mechanical energy. The Bravery isn't sonically mind-blowing, but the new millennium new wave revival remains intriguing. This New York five-piece makes an interesting effort without it coming off contrived and dishonest. Get ready to shake your hips!
© MacKenzie Wilson /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 11 track(s)
- Total length: 00:37:15
- Main artists: The Bravery
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Island Records
- Genre: Pop/Rock Rock
© 2005 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc. ℗ 2005 Island Records, a division of UMG Recordings, Inc.
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