Review
Brave Citizens - Revolution EP
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- 12/18/2007
Brave Citizens is Andrew Capra and Adam Bialik. They are friends who were in a band together in the past; a band that was signed to a small indie label (PopSmear) and had a few CDs and tours. While this band broke up, they both decided to do their own thing: Andrew playing in the band called Hopefield, and Adam just writing his own stuff. They both started to send each other pieces of music they had written and finally decided to record it together this past summer. What they came up with was Brave Citizens, music that will not sell itself short.
The Revolutions EP is four songs long, which is too short for my taste, but shows that they can write good music that makes you, want to hear more. I am already a fan of Hopefield, so I knew I had to check out Capra's side project that he was working on. What I heard was amazing music. This is not being said because I like his band, I am saying this because it is true and have found myself showing friends their music that also enjoy it too. The opener of the EP is a song titled “The Same Way.” The song starts off with a simple guitar line and Capra’s voice. The chorus, “How can you talk when we both run the same way, dancing around again?” drags the listener in, especially with the vocals that Capra possesses. The next song, “How Much Longer?” slows the EP down. It’s not as upbeat, so to say, as the first song. It has more of a serious tone, but not too serious. About halfway through the song, you just hear Capra's background vocals, then come in all the instruments with a bang; but not too powerful, just enough to keep me listening and wondering how the song will end. It ends with the instruments and Capra's voice in the background echoing. What I really like about the songs so far: not one instrument dominates another. They are all at the same level.
The next two songs help end the EP quite well. The third song, “All Or Not,” starts off with an ear-catching instrumental but then slows down right away. It’s almost like Brave Citizens did that on purpose to keep the listener in. This song is powerful in such a light way. It’s almost like you’re in a dream, a dream that you want to be a part of. The last song is titled “Young,” and it’s the best way to end this short EP. It was made so beautifully. The introduction starts off with Capra on piano, and then come the drums, and then guitar and bass join in. I think a lot of people could relate to this song, if they read the lyrics: “There was a place in the hills by the bay/where we'd watch our ships pass, and lights flicker away/we would dig our hole there and let new worlds have their way/to be young and in love.” It makes you remember things that you may have long forgotten about, even if you have yet to be in love. It reminds you of moments you had with friends, family, and loved ones that you appreciate.
The Revolutions EP by the Brave Citizens may be short, but it’s also good. Their music stirs your emotions, along with reminding you of past days. You can tell Andrew and Adam are strong musicians and work very well with one another. If you’re a fan of Hopefield, or were a fan of Halfway To Nowhere, or a new fan, you will definitely enjoy the music these two have created.
The Revolutions EP is four songs long, which is too short for my taste, but shows that they can write good music that makes you, want to hear more. I am already a fan of Hopefield, so I knew I had to check out Capra's side project that he was working on. What I heard was amazing music. This is not being said because I like his band, I am saying this because it is true and have found myself showing friends their music that also enjoy it too. The opener of the EP is a song titled “The Same Way.” The song starts off with a simple guitar line and Capra’s voice. The chorus, “How can you talk when we both run the same way, dancing around again?” drags the listener in, especially with the vocals that Capra possesses. The next song, “How Much Longer?” slows the EP down. It’s not as upbeat, so to say, as the first song. It has more of a serious tone, but not too serious. About halfway through the song, you just hear Capra's background vocals, then come in all the instruments with a bang; but not too powerful, just enough to keep me listening and wondering how the song will end. It ends with the instruments and Capra's voice in the background echoing. What I really like about the songs so far: not one instrument dominates another. They are all at the same level.
The next two songs help end the EP quite well. The third song, “All Or Not,” starts off with an ear-catching instrumental but then slows down right away. It’s almost like Brave Citizens did that on purpose to keep the listener in. This song is powerful in such a light way. It’s almost like you’re in a dream, a dream that you want to be a part of. The last song is titled “Young,” and it’s the best way to end this short EP. It was made so beautifully. The introduction starts off with Capra on piano, and then come the drums, and then guitar and bass join in. I think a lot of people could relate to this song, if they read the lyrics: “There was a place in the hills by the bay/where we'd watch our ships pass, and lights flicker away/we would dig our hole there and let new worlds have their way/to be young and in love.” It makes you remember things that you may have long forgotten about, even if you have yet to be in love. It reminds you of moments you had with friends, family, and loved ones that you appreciate.
The Revolutions EP by the Brave Citizens may be short, but it’s also good. Their music stirs your emotions, along with reminding you of past days. You can tell Andrew and Adam are strong musicians and work very well with one another. If you’re a fan of Hopefield, or were a fan of Halfway To Nowhere, or a new fan, you will definitely enjoy the music these two have created.