Search - Brandtson :: Death and Taxes

A perfect end to the Deep Elm era

07/24/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I played this record for a friend, who is hardly a fan of this kind of music, while we were driving and he pulled over and stopped the car. We sat in silence until the entire EP was over..... This is an amazing record for any musician - anyone that understands what layering is - anyone that finds heartbreaking lyrics and driving guitars an unbelievably wonderful paradox - anyone that is damn sick of the radio.
This record is worth the [$$] or whatever you pay... and then also worth the $7+ gas you'll pay when you decide after hearing the record that you HAVE to see them live.
If you've ever believed a total stranger, believe one now. Give it a few listens before you make up your mind and then you will love this record."

Perfect Brandtson record

justforfun | Dresden | 04/27/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

""Is this Jimmy eat worlds new record?" Some of my friends asked me this as they heard the first few seconds of BRANDTSONs last ep. Well, I really like all of the Brandtson stuff, but this catched me again. This new EP I guess will be more accesable to some listeners than their last releases. I would even say, it's there best release next to the first two records.
The songs are catchy, but deep. Have the best sound since a long time. Clever lyrics again. You really could listen to this CD all over again. Normally I don't think I have to argue about the quality of these songs, but as I read the "no more pop-punk" thing, I had to say that this is not Poppunk at all in a bad sense. This EP rocks with 6 wonderful melody driven Guitarsongs. And by the way: it's big big fun to hang out with these guys live!!!"

Absolutely Fantastic!!!

Ben Maikell | Benbrook, TX United States | 03/18/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Wanna know why these guys are my favorite band??? Consistency...They produce music that works best for them and have NEVER changed since they've started (with the exception of Letterbox slightly) But this album along with all of their others is great...Little bit emo, little bit pop, little bit indie, just a great combination with those ever so lovely harmonies they pull off so well...Every song on this EP is fabulous...I've seen these guys at least 10 times and their live show is just as good as the album...Why aren't they bigger than they are??? Who knows, but let's just hope that time and consistency pays off...Keep up the excellent work guys...Buy this EP and every Brandtson album you can - TODAY!!!"