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8 out of 10
The Brute Chorus are a fresh sounding four piece who combine a wholesome mix of folk and blues with great lyrical content and good instrumentation. I get a bit of a Noah and the Whale feel from their latest release 'Grow Fins' which sounds wonderfully homemade and charmingly shambolic. It's nice to hear something, which offers familiar sounds, whilst also providing something fresh.
'Grow Fins' has a lot going on, with a nice chorus, although there feels like there's something missing, I think that's part of the ramshackle appeal of the track. 'Château' is their first release, which is something totally different, more bluesy and repetitive. The recordings are rough and ready, but like an artist like M. Ward or Sparklehorse, you couldn't imagine it being any other way.
'The Cuckoo and The Stolen Heart' has some guest female vocals (Name of the singer is unknown), which add charm to the wonderful instrumentation (The track has a kazoo on it, I mean come on!!!). The imaginatively titled 'Nebuchadnezzar' (An ancient ruler of Babylon I believe) is an acoustic track, bringing in the bands Bible story influences. Despite the dodgy cut in the track at about 2 minutes, it had plenty to offer, just like the other tracks.
I can definitely see The Brute Chorus pushing through to the mainstream soon, so keep your eyes and ears peeled and primed!
Listen: www.myspace.com/thebrutechorus
Tracklist:
1. Grow Fins
2. Chateau
3. Cuckoo And The Stolen Heart
4. Nebuchadnezzar
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