![]() ![]() ![]() With “Bad Sun,” the band attempts more earnest songwriting, which is pleasant enough, but falls into a generic disco chorus that keeps the song from being discernable from prior singles. Still, it’s an easy song to like, for the sole reason that it’s a fun rock ‘n’ roll song that doesn’t take itself seriously. The sun and the moon the bravery zip full#On “Every Word Is A Knife In My Ear” the group picks up the pace with more dance rock, which, though fun, takes a few unfortunate turns, offering more cringe-worthy lyrics (“ like a snake in a suit spitting into the air/ with a tongue like a needle and we’re shot full of fear“) and an extremely cheesy guitar solo. The bouncy “This Is Not The End” is catchy enough, though loses a bit of the album’s initial bombastic appeal. The Sun and The Moon starts out strong enough, with the U2-like “Believe,” which soars in spite of some awkward lyrics like “ we do our time like pennies in a jar, but what are we saving for?” It’s easy to get past Endicott’s turns of phrase with melodies like this, however. With The Bravery’s The Sun and the Moon, the group is clearly attempting some new directions, though where they’re actually going isn’t all that clear. Peers like The Killers and The Stills moved toward an Americana-laced stadium rock sound, shying away from the new wave leanings, while Hot Hot Heat honed into their indie pop songwriting skills, downplaying the spastic dance sound of their debut. The tricky part is being able to deliver a sophomore album that lived up to its predecessor’s promise. There were enough highlights on their debut album to keep them from getting lost in the ’80s revival shuffle. So dude was in a band called Skabba The Hut, we can look past that. Its “Planet Earth” bassline and irresistibly catchy chorus made it a powerful rival to those of The Killers, whose own Brandon Flowers began a shit talking campaign against The Bravery’s Sam Endicott around the time of its release. I have no hang-ups about admitting The Bravery’s “An Honest Mistake” was one of my favorite singles of 2005. ![]()
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