B.R.M.C.

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Barnes & Noble - Seth Kaufman
Don't hate B.R.M.C. because they look good and sound better. In fact, don't hate them at all; it's not their fault if they've done their post-punk research, studying the glories of thunderous, bottom-heavy psychedelia like a trio of super-groovy Pointdexters. What these studious San Franciscans have emerged with is some of the most potent rock of 2001. There are echoes of Jesus and Mary Chain's psycho-candy melodies "Love Burns", clangorous moments that recall My Bloody Valentine's glorious chaos 'n' groove the brilliant "Too Real", and dense, two-ton bass lines hauled in from rock's heaviest practitioners. But even at their most egregious -- the "Spread Your Love" ...
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - Seth Kaufman
Don't hate B.R.M.C. because they look good and sound better. In fact, don't hate them at all; it's not their fault if they've done their post-punk research, studying the glories of thunderous, bottom-heavy psychedelia like a trio of super-groovy Pointdexters. What these studious San Franciscans have emerged with is some of the most potent rock of 2001. There are echoes of Jesus and Mary Chain's psycho-candy melodies "Love Burns", clangorous moments that recall My Bloody Valentine's glorious chaos 'n' groove the brilliant "Too Real", and dense, two-ton bass lines hauled in from rock's heaviest practitioners. But even at their most egregious -- the "Spread Your Love" reference to the sinister boogie riff of "Spirit in the Sky," Jim Morrison's raving vocals on "L.A. Woman," and more -- B.M.R.C. recycle hey, their name is lifted from The Wild One sounds with an ear for creation, allowing them to write new songs that shimmer, shake, and throb. With this debut, they don't reinvent the wheel, but they make it spin a little faster and gleam a little brighter.
All Music Guide - Bryan Thomas
This L.A.-based band originally hailing from San Francisco came along just when they were needed most. This self-produced major-label debut boldly plunders a reverb-and-white noise course previously trampled underfoot by long-gone British bands of the late '80s and early '90s the Jesus & Mary Chain, the Verve, Ride, the Stone Roses, etc.. It all sounds very British, on many levels, despite the fact that only one band member is an Englishman living in exile in the States. On some songs, however, the driving, over-amped guitars often buzzing with "VU needles-in-red"-type feedback and pounding drums have a swaggering primeval feel that rivals solid Detroit rock outfits, both old and new including the Stooges and the Go, to name two. A few have dark, introspective lyrics, with subjects like impending death "Rifles" at their heart, while others have a positive, more uplifting feel cf. "Salvation", but it's really the group's cohesive, solid production overall that captures a shoegazing, blustery rock vibe not heard for nearly a decade or more. Highlights abound on this astonishing disc, including the bitter opening salvo, "Love Burns," the diaphanous space pop of "Too Real," and the flurry of sawtooth guitar scree that is "Whatever Happened to My Rock n' Roll Punk Song," a track recalling the manic intensity of the Stooges circa Fun House.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 4/3/2001
  • Label: Virgin Records Us
  • UPC: 724381004524
  • Catalog Number: 10045
  • Sales rank: 33,361

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 Love Burns (4:05)
  2. 2 Red Eyes and Tears (4:00)
  3. 3 Whatever Happened to My Rock 'N Roll (4:38)
  4. 4 Awake (6:12)
  5. 5 White Palms (4:55)
  6. 6 As Sure as the Sun (7:27)
  7. 7 Rifles (5:29)
  8. 8 Too Real (4:55)
  9. 9 Spread Your Love (3:45)
  10. 10 Head up High (5:35)
  11. 11 Salvation (6:06)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Primary Artist
Peter Hayes Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Harmonica, Keyboards
Robert Turner Bass, Guitar, Vocals, Keyboards
Technical Credits
Dave Shiffman Producer
Masaki Producer, Mastering
Peter Hayes Engineer
Robert Turner Engineer
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This band is rock n' roll

    This is the best album of 2001 hands down! In there short tenure they have made quite a buzz with a hit video on mtv2. I believe this band will be are for along time. What ever happened to our rock n' roll, it's right here in the form of the black rebel motorcycle club. No trends here just a great rock album. Timeless!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    This Band Rocks (and is the next voice of the people.)

    The San Francisco based three piece began playing together in Nov. 1998. They produced their own album and before you know it they were asked to play at the Sundance Film Festival of 2001. They have played with the Dandy Warhols, The Water Boys, and extensively around the country. I saw them live at the Fillmore. They have a mysterious image and are awesome live. My favorite songs are Red Eyes and Tears as well as What Ever Happened to Rock and Roll, and Spread your Love. The first one is more introspective while the last two just make you want to rock hard to the drum beat of Nick Jaggo, while listening to Peter and Robert trade off on licks and lyrics.

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