Brutes

Add Date: February 15

Artist: Brutes

Album: Wonderous Punch

Label: Driftnet

Genre: Rock

Comments: Brutes' Wonderous Punch will fit nicely in your collection of garage rock. The group employs distorted electric guitars, punchy drums, and sweeter, upbeat melodies to produce a sound similar to The Strokes. The songs are catchy and singable, but the album as a whole is a little unfocused. The lyrics don't carry much maturity or enjoyable quirkiness. The tracks, while the average length of three and a half minutes, are a little long in comparison to songs produced by the group's influences. Wonderous Punch lacks the vitality and unique character needed not only to separate itself from other above-average garage groups, but to personally resonate with the listener. I recommend "Yourspace."