>> Putting out an EP as a younger
band can be a daunting task. Potential fans expect to hear a wider variety of
styles in the 5 to 6 song grouping that proves the band’s worth on the
listener’s iPhone. If there is a song or two that just happens to get stuck in their
heads, that’s just a bonus. With Brigades' newly released EP entitled Crocodile Tears (CT), I believe those
expectations were met.
>> The overall lyrical flow and song
structure on CT are both on point in
all six songs. Did this EP set Brigades apart from the heavy hitters that make
up the Pure Noise Records line up? To be honest, I don’t think so, but CT does however provide enough proof
that this band will be sticking around for the foreseeable future. There are obvious
pop punk traits in every track, but there are also enough nuanced sections in
the songs to provide a new experience to a pop punk fan.
>> If you need convincing, check out
the single "Small Time Crooks", which Brigades released a music video for prior to the EP’s release. This contains enough catchy hooks to make you
want to purchase this song 6 times over. I found myself nodding my head within
the first 10 seconds of listening to this medium tempo pop punk tune. Get a feel for the track by watching the video below.
>> If you’re
looking for some ferocity on this EP then skip to "Traditions." Once you get passed the unnecessary 12 second intro, the song picks up speed
into circle-pit territory. The vocals mash together coarse, melodic-hardcore screams with your traditional pop punk cleans. This song even
goes into heavy, 36 Crazy Fists-style bridge section that could cause a short
lived mosh pit.
>> If you were drawn in by either of
these songs then go all in and check out the rest of the EP. You will find that
Brigades will be a household name in the pop punk community in no time soon. Purchase
a physical copy of Crocodile Tears here ,
or find it on iTunes!
Catch the band on tour with Hit the Lights, Major League, Light Years, and July on
the Skip School, Start Fights Tour.
- Zach Zima
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