New 2008 release from The Brigadier and he ismost certainly finding his groove! This one is a bit more peppy, too, than his debut, "View From The Bath". The Brigadier, one Matt Williams, says he`s never heard of these bands and, naturally coming from the UK, that would be the case and, indeed, Williams influences are grounded mainly in his homeland. We hear strains of The Lilac Time/Stephen Duffy, The Zombies, The High Llamas, The Divine Comedy and The Kinks are here.
"Davies, Wilson and McCartney spring to mind, but it`s in the more subtle moments that the Brigadier comes into his own, with a distinctly modern view of British city life. Buy this now; cult status or major label stardom beckon, but it starts here, in the bath."-Beat Happening. Here is a great view on his MySpace from journalist Kelvin MacGregor that really covers is very, very well: "The appeal of the album, like its predecessor, lies in its unique, offbeat, highly-original intelligent pop music - cleverly crafted, super-catchy songs ranging from atmospheric moody ballads to infectious dance-floor fillers bursting with clap-happy beats and singalong choruses to shout out at any office party or club night rave. From the opening track "Growing Up Is Hard To Do Part 1" right through to the tumultuous finale of the song revisited again in "Part 2" you are in for a special treat that is just a pure joy to the ears. Sandwiched between these two brave and ambitious songs - which share the same title and theme but are completely different in style - are a rare collection of reflective stories from a master song smith writing at the top of his craft which sets the scene of the title "The Rise And Fall Of Responsibility" The album simply oozes with sheer emotion and there are some real heartbreakingly beautiful moments with those gorgeous little gems "Hot Toddy", "The Melancholy Days" and "Façade". But it is the big party stompers that have become The Brigadier`s niche, with nicely fashioned favourites full of nostalgia for the great hits of yesteryear like the throwback T-Rex sound of "This Is, Why" to modern classics of his own with what is sure to be this year`s `summer of love`anthem "The Language Of Love" and the edgy jangly guitar rocker "The Box In The Back Of My Mind" - all with The Brigadier`s trademark Beach Boys-style high harmonies and quirky lyrics full of melancholic irony that are delivered perfectly with his distinctive soft sexy melodic vocal. What is most amazing is The Brigadier (Matt Williams) is a one man band, writing, performing and producing all the songs himself. An artist dedicated to his craft, this album really is a labour of love music lovers will cherish. "The Rise And Fall Of Responsibility" is with us at last.This is the hip HOT album to have this summer!" "All I can say is have a listen and make your own mind up, you might find a touch of The Beatles, Ray Davies, Paul McCartney, Marc Bolan prehaps? and even maybe a hint of the 1970`s and also a shade of the 1980`s in his music, but finding that out for oneself is what makes his music exciting, need a second opinion? Ok, go and try the sample play here of track 9 `This, Is Why` from `The Rise & Fall of Responsibility` and it will tell you all you need to know about The Brigadier sound...in fact, play them all..you will be glad you did, then have a little ride out to his other albums, because after all his music speaks volumes for itself." - DJM. An artist exploring things in his own unique style and succeeding in the process of pushing himself and his listeners. Extremely Highly Recommended!
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