Brasstronaut. Old World Lies EP. After their initial formation in 2005, Vancouver-based Brasstronaut continues to piece together songs that lovers of different genres of music can really appreciate. This four-piece group has a sound that demonstrates great musical talent without being pretentious. In fact, part of Brasstronaut's appeal is in the familiar qualities of their tunes, which they combine with their innovative sounds.
Old World Lies has definitely been released at the perfect time. For one thing, they managed to circumvent the once popular emo scene, which in many ways gave some talented bands a bad image. Brasstronaut is perhaps a bit mellow, but the lyrics and instrumentals are still creative and complex enough to grab your attention. Their songs have something of an alternative pop sound, reminiscent of bands like Modest Mouse or Arcade Fire, but what makes these guys different is their use of trumpet and piano which adds a distinctly soulful, jazzy edge. Their songs also tend to have a slight roughness to them, enough to remind us of what an instrument actually sounds like on its own. This album is absolutely worth a listen for anyone looking for tunes that are a little more genuine.
-Renée Sutton
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