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Track Listings
| 1. An Honest Mistake |
| 2. No Brakes |
| 3. Fearless |
| 4. Tyrant |
| 5. Give In |
| 6. Swollen Summer |
| 7. Public Service Announcement |
| 8. Out of Line |
| 9. Unconditional |
| 10. The Ring Song |
| 11. Rites of Spring |
Product Description
Amazon.co.uk Review
Like their fellow New Yorkers The Strokes, The Bravery recycle the music of their youth and add a modern sensibility (as well as a pin-up swagger). But whereas The Strokes focussed on the guitar-rock of the Velvet Underground and Television, The Bravery seem more interested in their New Wave colleagues. And so, they combine the club-friendly basslines of New Order (opening single "An Honest Mistake" could have just as easily as originated in Manchester as lower Manhattan), the synths of bands like Human League and the arch cockiness of Duran Duran. Plus, when singer Sam Endicott groans "All I want is everything / Everything that I'll ever be" at the beginning of "Give In", he seems to be channelling The Cure's Robert Smith in both sound and sentiment. As a tribute to the Me Decade, it's near perfect--slotting somewhere between the sexiness of The Strokes and the darker edge of The Faint. Even if it's not a particularly original album, The Bravery is undeniably catchy, from beginning to end. --Robert Burrow
Album Description
The Bravery, who have been compared to The Cure and New Order, are one of the most heavily tipped acts of 2005. On debut album, The Bravery, their foundation of electro-pop and rock provides a springboard for a host subtly written mini masterpieces. This debut album includes the brilliant single, "An Honest Mistake".
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
this is a great album, bought it on a spur of the moment because of the catchy 'Honest Mistake', and for once I havnt regretted buying an album for one single. Toe tapping rhythem throughout, cool guitar effects, generally a good all rounder - especially good for driving in the car!!!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After hearing "An Honest Mistake" way back in 2003, I knew that this would be a band to listen out for. I waited, and waited and waited, and finally in late 2004, the news of the Bravery album arrived.
Formed barely a year ago in their native New York, The Bravery are about to de-flower(s) Killers-obsessed indie nations across the globe. In a world where Hot Fuss seems to be the essential album, musically, The Bravery matches it 12 months on.
The album won't dissapoint. Kicking off with the stunning "An Honest Mistake", a tragic tale of post-twin towers love and loss, and then following through with the fantastic "No Breaks", a confession about life slipping out of control, ending with the line "I never know what I should do, can I leave it up to you". Needless to say, after the first listen you'll be hooked.
Naturally, The Bravery's mission is to provide us with thourough electro-indie/rock rather than engage us in deep emotional thought, but lyrically, The Bravery are superb.
Other tracks to listen out for are "Tyrant", "Fearless" and the fantastic "Unconditional". Without a doubt, The Bravery will become one of, if not THE biggest band of 2005.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Many people were telling me that this was a new age 80's pop band, but they dispell these myths with fantastic guitar riffs and simply the best bass. If they are like anyhting it would be the Killers but with more rock added. No bad song on the album buy it alone on the brillaint Honest Mistake which sets the standard for the rest of the album, and it lives up to all the hype.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Surprising Album
This was such a suprise to listen to. Firstly their are more songs that I knew from this than I first thought. And all of these are great anthems. Read more
Published on 14 May 2009 by M. Tebbs
A great album that does not deserve the reviews its getting...
This album has most certainly been one of the best albums i have ever bought. I bought it after hearing An Honest Mistake on the radio, whilst i was on the way to buy the latest... Read more
Published on 22 May 2007 by A. Hargrave
Not Bad
I bought this album on the back of their excellent support slot for Depeche Mode on the recent Playing The Angel tour. An Honest Mistake is a great song but for me that's about it. Read more
Published on 10 April 2006 by Coincidence Vs Fate
It's A Grower
When I first head An Honest Mistake on the radio I became convinced this band were going to be something special. Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2006 by Panther777cat
absolutely fantastic
What an album. I have to say i have been blown away by the bravery and i am very dissapointed to see people slating it for having 'one or two good songs'. Read more
Published on 23 Sep 2005 by "corey_sam_martin"
Too much hype?
This was made out to be one of the best albums of the year, from an amazing new band, but after buying it you'll realise that it's a bit of a let down. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2005 by Katie
DOIN' THEIR OWN THING!!
Like half the world, I bought the amazing Honest Mistake single, loved it & then bought the album. No mistake by me, either! Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2005 by The BlackFerret
Just love this one!
I first saw The Bravery on 'The Friday Night Project' on Channel 4 and MUST GET THIS ALBUM! I think the band are refreshingly different from the usual stuff around. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2005
Not bad, but it's all been done before
This isn't a bad cd, but I struggled to forget Joy Division and New Order when I listened to this. Sure, the kids who've never heard Joy Division or New Order will probably think... Read more
Published on 3 July 2005 by Graham Gilbert
Quality
i was at the bravery concert last night at the Barrowlands in Glasgow.it was amazing top quality show with the mention of IRN BRU which is allways a good thing. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2005 by Grant
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