William Tanko | Perth Amboy, NJ United States | 05/19/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"what more to say than this CD is immediately one of the few amazing gems in current progression of indie music. breathtaking, but not for everyone..
if you like Brazil, you'll enjoy Co&Ca, Mars Volta, Trophy Scars, Cursor, or check back into AtTheDriveIn.."
Drive In esque...
Circles of the Sun | 05/01/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I also saw Brazil for the first time at the Coheed show, and I have
to say they are one of the most impressive bands I have seen in a while. They remind me of a less heavy version of At the Drive In, and the singers voice is very much like Cedric's.
The lyrics are intelligent and the melodies are both catchy and
intricate. The piano lines makes the songs stand out a little more.
(especially when it goes along with the chorus melody). My personal
favorites are "io" and "escape.""
This cd is amazing but....
John Passwaters | Austin, Texas | 07/11/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I don't see how they can compare these guys to The Mars Volta or Coheed and Cambria. I can hear the prog elements but it's more of a Rush kind of prog rock,shorter 3 minute songs compared to 12 minute epics. They are missing the one thing that would make them a true prog rock band: the songs just aren't as epic as a TMV or a C&C song. I think reviewers liken Brazil to these other bands because their singer has a high pitched singing voice. This is still an amazing album that is well worth your time. Go into it expecting Sparta rather than The Mars Volta and you won't be disappointed."
Woah.
Circles of the Sun | nowhere,WI | 06/24/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"What a great album, I picked this up two days ago after seeing the comparisons to Coheed and Cambria and The Mars Volta. I was intrigued by the mixture of Sunny Day Real Estate and Yes that was mentioned on the cover. Anyways, I walked out of the store and was greeted with great 21st century emo/punk with ambitious keyboard lines and piercing guitar effects. These guys, to me, are MUCH better than Coheed and Cambria, and pretty much on par with The Mars Volta (Brazil's amazing use of the keyboard is justified by TMV's raw energy). Anyways, pick it up, I can't reccommend it enough."
Wow
Circles of the Sun | 06/05/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD blew me away. It's so different than anything I've been listening to. The lyrics are thought provoking, and the music is great too. Who'd have thought a 2 minute track with no vocals (11) could be so interesting? It's like you're in some kind of trance. Anyone looking for something a little different should pick this up."