The Brigadier (a/k/a Matt Williams) has been a busy man the last 4 years releasing a long parade of excellent releases, all of which you can find here on the Not Lame and all of which, too, beg your attenion. Here, with "Time Is A Wound" we have his latest and it`s another winner. As with his earlier work, I hear strains of The Lilac Time/Stephen Duffy, The Zombies, The High Llamas, The Divine Comedy and The Kinks are here. There`s lots and lots of 60s Brian Wilson here as the 60s vibe is strong. There`s some sleepy sunshine pop angles woven into the proceedings, too. "Following a string of impressive releases of indie Brit-pop, The Brigadier is back already with his third full-length record, bringing more infectious melodies and harmonies into the world...A strong suit of "Time Is A Wound" is the mix of jubilant pop rock with moody atmospheric pieces. Yet, despite this diversity, every tune remains wholly recognizable as a Brigadier song. For instance, "Why Don`t You Love Me" is rich with elements from 70s pop funk and R&B, but the ELO-like harmonies bring it all home to Brigadier territory. The record is not without its quiet, reflective moments, such as the harpsichord enhanced "Wrong By You" and "The Insomnia", as well as the haunting "Watch Me Cry"." - Bill`s Music Forum. ""Time" continues to showcase his extensive gift of music and melodies. It opens with the impressive and catchy "I`m gonna make you mine Missy" which combines a cutting lead guitar and Beach Boys backing harmonies. This is a bona fide classic track that shouldn`t be missed. Next, "Oh Paddington" is another magical melody with a slight psychedelic overtones and a bit like a lost Klaatu track...The guitar work is excellent, but often a supporting player here as the mood and intricate harmonies lead the song. It`s my favorite on the disc, too. The songs gradually get both delicate and precious with the melodies and themes, like "Something Good" has a baroque current running through it. This tendency eventually leads us to the Kinks-like burlesque of "Jobseeker" and "(I Like) The Look Of You" with light harpsichord and do-wop chorus. The utterly gorgeous finale of "The Insomnia" is a Brian Wilson/Wondermints aria that tells us the author is begging all his active thoughts to stop and let him sleep. This is the kind of release that will keep smart pop fans up late nights, playing The Brigadier over and over again." - Power Pop Aholic. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
 Song #1 - mp3
Song #2 - mp3
Song #3 - mp3
Song #4 - mp3
Song #5 - mp3 | 
