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The BraveryThe Bravery Island/UMG Very much in the ilk of the "new wave" - ie: The Killers and Franz Ferdinand dance-rock - 'The Bravery' is a self-produced debut album that can be graded as high as those of their contemporaries. New Order and Duran Duran influences shine through with synthesisers used to grand effect. The mesmerising and atmospheric electronic riffs of the eighties are apparent, but equally present are the dance grooves similar to that of Rocket Science. The guitars are equally important; a swooning, layered collection that push the pace and accent key sections as needed. As if neatly wrapping up the package, the drums vary disco and straight rock beats and the swooning vocals throughout are delivered with beautiful precision. The Killers' frontman Brandon Flowers has recently expressed his contempt for The Bravery in riding the coat tails of his band's success. Such talk is of value for argument's sake, but The Bravery's talent is so obvious and strong that whatever 'borrowing' is occurring, they nevertheless are a class act in their own right. Front man Sam Endicott oozes charisma: a certain moody edge displayed both visually and vocally that begs some comparison to Morrissey, yet with a more straight-up rock aggression. The single An Honest Mistake is a brilliant lead in song, clearly articulating what The Bravery are on about in transforming eighties influences into fused dance and rock dynamics. Thankfully the whole album is equally as strong: the chorus of Fearless is ecstatic; Tyrant is a floating journey; Swollen Summer is masterful pop rock; and Public Service Announcement is just a happy groove. Should it eventually be revealed that The Bravery are in-fact a secretly manufactured alternative rock band... well, with the talents that they possess, we'll all be privy to the first commendable TV show talent-quest spin-off ever.  |
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