Like The Afghan Whigs, Brad are a Grunge band with Soul influences. I (and probably most people who own this album) was attracted to the band via their connection to Pearl Jam. They share a guitarist in Stone Gossard, and Pearl Jam's other guitarist Mike McCready guest's on "The Day Brings" from this album. There's a laid back, 70's pop influenced tinge to the album which reminds me of Big Star, Fleetwood Mac and even Wings in parts, but there's also straight ahead Grunge Rock tracks like opener "Secret Girl".
There's a bit of a lull in the middle of the album but there's some beautifully crafted songs on here. I was going to go for "Some Never Come Home" with it's gorgeous blend of piano, guitar and mellotron, But probably the most representative track is the album's lead single "The Day Brings"...
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