Broken Brights

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All Music Guide - James Christopher Monger
Angus Stone, the gentlemanly half of sibling folk-pop duo Angus & Julia Stone, was raised on a steady diet of classic rock, and his first official solo outing (he recorded a rollicking 2009 album under the moniker Lady of the Sunshine) finds the Australian singer/songwriter successfully bridging the gap between bearded Laurel Canyon rambler and bearded indie pop urbanite. Equal parts early Ryan Adams, Elliott Smith, and Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac, with more than a little pre-facial hair Bob Dylan tossed in for good measure, Broken Brights is spilling over with songs that are tailor-made for leaping off of the couch, dumping an excess of dry food into the ...
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Editorial Reviews

All Music Guide - James Christopher Monger
Angus Stone, the gentlemanly half of sibling folk-pop duo Angus & Julia Stone, was raised on a steady diet of classic rock, and his first official solo outing (he recorded a rollicking 2009 album under the moniker Lady of the Sunshine) finds the Australian singer/songwriter successfully bridging the gap between bearded Laurel Canyon rambler and bearded indie pop urbanite. Equal parts early Ryan Adams, Elliott Smith, and Rumours-era Fleetwood Mac, with more than a little pre-facial hair Bob Dylan tossed in for good measure, Broken Brights is spilling over with songs that are tailor-made for leaping off of the couch, dumping an excess of dry food into the makeshift cereal bowl on the porch for the neighborhood feral cat, and jumping into the back of a friend's car to leisurely chase down the sunset toward its inevitable conclusion. Stone's reedy, expressive voice pairs well with the clean, concise production, which utilizes the simplest of pop setups (guitar, bass, drums, handclaps) as a vehicle for his summery tales of love, loss, legends, and lore. Standout cuts like "Bird on the Buffalo," the Chris Isaak-esque murder romp "The Blue Door," and the smooth and laconic title track operate in the same dusty, nostalgic pop arena that contemporaries like Midlake, Fleet Foxes, and Nicolai Dunger have been perfecting over the years, and his easy phrasing, amiable nature, and simple melodies help to make him just as attractive to the Ben Harper/Dave Matthews Band crowd as he is to the bespectacled indie folk underground.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 7/17/2012
  • Label: Nettwerk Records
  • UPC: 067003094726
  • Catalog Number: 30947
  • Sales rank: 2,672

Tracks

Disc 1
  1. 1 River Love (4:55)
  2. 2 Broken Brights (4:12)
  3. 3 Bird On the Buffalo (5:49)
  4. 4 Wooden Chair (3:25)
  5. 5 The Blue Door (3:31)
  6. 6 Apprentice of the Rocket Man (5:24)
  7. 7 Only a Woman (6:25)
  8. 8 The Wolf & the Butler (4:10)
  9. 9 Monsters (5:20)
  10. 10 It Was Blue (5:12)
  11. 11 Be What You Be (4:52)
  12. 12 Clouds Above (2:51)
  13. 13 End of the World (5:12)
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Album Credits

Performance Credits
Angus Stone Primary Artist, Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Bass, Dobro, Harmonica, Mandolin, Percussion, Piano, Glockenspiel, Electric Guitar, Vocals
James Cox Tambourine
Sally Herbert Violin
Alan Park Piano
Billy Blue Tambourine, Background Vocals
Rob Calder Bass
Matt Johnson Percussion, Drums, Electric Guitar
Eleanor Whitmore Violin
C.J. Camerieri Trumpet, Horn
John Barrett Irish Flute
Ian Burge Cello
Steve Hesketh Organ
Clay McDonald Bass
Greg Sheehan Percussion
Jordan Power Overdubs
Tori Lee Background Vocals
The Jacket Machines
Paul Pulsneniks Machines
Nimbin Boys Choir Background Vocals
Koala Bel Drums
Katrine Schiott Cello
Jeff Martin 12-string Guitar, Guitar (12 String Electric)
Daniel Briffa Drums
Technical Credits
Ross Cockle Mastering
Sally Herbert Arranger
Adam Rhodes Engineer
Paul Pilsneniks Engineer
Angus Stone Composer, Producer
Jordan Power Engineer
Mary Jane Whistle
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