- Audio CD (May 22 2007)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Universal Music Group
- ASIN: B000P6RJ30
- Other Editions: Audio CD | LP Record
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #33,216 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Track Listings
| 1. Intro |
| 2. Believe |
| 3. This Is Not The End |
| 4. Every Word Is A Knife In My Ear |
| 5. Bad Sun |
| 6. Time Won't Let Me Go |
| 7. Tragedy Bound |
| 8. Fistful of Sand |
| 9. Angelina |
| 10. Split Me Wide Open |
| 11. Above And Below |
| 12. The Ocean |
Product Description
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Sam Endicott will probably never be taken seriously. Not after fronting a band called Skabba the Hut. Not after switching ridiculous dreadlocks for an even more ridiculous faux-hawk. And certainly not after taking a feud with the Killers' Brandon Flowers seriously. It's too bad because Endicott's band the Bravery has made a second album that is worth taking seriously. On The Sun and the Moon, the New York five-piece trades in the faux British accents and Duran Duran synthesizer flares of its self-titled 2005 debut for something a little more real. Bursting to life with sweeping, opulently textured songs like "This Is Not the End" and "Time Won't Let Me Go," it's a warmer and statelier set that seems somehow more dignified. Give or take a few stray lyrics, it could easily pass for the work of a band that has unexpectedly stumbled on credibility. --Aidin Vaziri
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4.2 out of 5 stars (39 customer reviews)
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Everything I Have Someday Will Fall Apart And Fade Away., Jun 15 2007
By Jason Stein - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sun And The Moon (Audio CD)
I disagree with other reviewers here--"The Sun And The Moon" is very much a continuation of The Bravery's first album. Sure, it has less synth, but it still retains that new wave/punk vibe of the late 1970's/early 1980's. Check out the Clash-like "London Calling" riff on "This Is Not The End".That said, "The Sun And The Moon" is about the same as their last album. It has 7 good songs and some filler. In this case, "Believe", "This Is Not The End", "Every Word Is A Knife In My Ear", "Bad Sun", "Time Won't Let Me Go" and "Tragedy Bound" are the solid tracks whilst the five tracks that end the album are repetitious. I don't mind though, because I'd buy a third album from this band because they continue to show potential. I don't think they've figured out how to make every song count yet, but lyrically, "The Sun And The Moon" is more interesting than their debut. Take the lyrics on "Believe", "Time Won't Let Me Go" and "Tragedy Bound". I like the doom and gloom, the mild nihilism, the gray outlook--that's what made earlier punk and new wave stand apart from the sappy top 40.
I'd also recommend The Killers, Keane, Interpol, The Postal Service, Imogen Heap, Regina Spektor for other newer, similar sounding artists. If you want a history lesson, The Clash, Duran Duran, The Cure, Depeche Mode, The Cars, Blondie, U2, Simple Minds, Thompson Twins, Eurythmics, Howard Jones, Thomas Dolby, OMD, Kraftwerk, The Psychedelic Furs, Roxy Music should broaden your mind (and ears).
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars
Fearless, not so much on this new album..., May 23 2007
By Hidden Valley Ranch "Hidden Valley Ranch" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Sun And The Moon (Audio CD)
The Bravery's first CD was incredible. The Bravery Unfortunately that means that subsequent releases will always be compared to the original album.This CD while delivering some great tracks, for lack of a better word is not as "catchy." While there is not a total absence of "catchyness" (lol, not even a real word) there could be more of it. That's the limit of my disappointment. There are some great tracks as well as the expected strong lyrical backing. The album has a definite deeper feel than the previous release as well as some real upbeat tracks. It has lasting sound to it and you wont get tired of it too quickly.
I give it 3 Stars. Give it a listen, form your own opinion.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Uncomplicated but entertaining from start to end, Jun 4 2007
By Paul Allaer - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: The Sun And The Moon - Best Buy Gold/Yellow Artwork (Audio CD)
New York-based The Bravery sort of stormed onto the music scene in 2005 with their self-titled debut album, which contained one of the great singles of that year, "An Honest Mistake". After tireless touring, now finally comes the band's follow-up album.On "The Sun and the Moon" (12 tracks; 40 min.), the Bravery does not falter far from the sound that made their debut album a success. The opener "Intro/Believe" brings a strong reggae undertone. First single "Time Won't Let Me Go" is a compelling ballad, Bravery-style. The songs generally flow well from one into another, and there are very few weak moments on te album. Other favorite tracks for me include "This Is Not the End", "Split Me Wide Open" (inviting an obvious comparison to the Cure), and "Above and Below", another one of those uptempo reggae-flavored songs. The only strike-out on the album is the pensive "Tragedy Bound", which misfires and simply is misplaced on this set.
This limited edition comes with a second CD (2 tracks, 6 min.). "Rat in the Walls" is a highly charged anthem that would've fitted nicely on the proper album. "Faces" is nice, but non-essential. Overall, while this certainly is not art with a capital "A", I have nevertheless found myself playing this album over and over again. This is uncomplicated but very entertaining from beginning to end.
As a last comment, am I the only one to notice how eerily similar this album compares to and sounds like the latest Kaiser Chiefs' album "Yours Truly, Angry Mob"? Listen to these 2 albums back-to-back and you'll see what I mean. That aside, the Bravery is coming to Cincinnati next month, and I can't wait to see how they sound live.
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