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01. Brix & The Extricated - Alaska
02. Brix & The Extricated - H.C.
03. Brix & The Extricated - Dogface (Lost In Gdansk)
04. Brix & The Extricated - Prime Numbers
05. Brix & The Extricated - American Skies
06. Brix & The Extricated - Vanity
07. Brix & The Extricated - Sleazebag
08. Brix & The Extricated - Going Strong
09. Brix & The Extricated - Heavy Crown
10. Brix & The Extricated - Unrecognisable
ARTIST
TITLE
Breaking State
FORMAT
CD

LABEL
CATALOG #
GOG 001CD GOG 001CD
GENRE
RELEASE DATE
11/9/2018

Brix & The Extricated return with Breaking State, on which they have pushed the sonic boundaries set by their debut, Part 2 (2017). While retaining much of what was loved about Part 2, this record demonstrates musical muscle and rapid growth of artistic intent. While the sonic thread of their time in The Fall is still clearly evident, there are many surprises and unexpected corners throughout Breaking State. This album is packed with seriously infectious choruses and killer guitar work. Each of the ten songs is rifled with the gut-wrenching power chords, driving riffs and technical dexterity of Jason Brown's guitar contrasted against the delicate beauty of Steve Trafford's moody, atmospheric, transportative soundscapes. Smith Start comes into her own as a vocalist here delivering every word with intent while emotionally engaging the listener and resetting the bar of expectation stepping out of preconceived, conditioned perceptions of previously well-trodden paths. Vocally, we hear a voice that ranges from vulnerable delicacy to the battle cry of a warrior. The addition of strings adds a surprise multi-dimensional emotional texture throughout, seamlessly supporting Start's message. At times the strings hark back to the golden age of Hollywood glamour, resulting in a wonderful collision where MGM meets post-punk rainy Manchester. Lyrically,this album is a metamorphosis and transformation moving from black-and-white to full blown Technicolor. Breaking State is a deeply personal album, written from truth.