The Brothers Martin (album)

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The Brothers Martin
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Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 23, 2007
Genre Indie rock
Label Tooth & Nail
The Brothers Martin chronology
Jesus (as Dance House Children)
(1992)
The Brothers Martin
(2007)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
HM Magazine (3/5) [1]
Jesus Freak Hideout(4/5) link
Cross Rhythms (not rated) link [2]
The Phantom Tollbooth(not rated) link

The Brothers Martin is the self-titled debut of The Brothers Martin, a band consistent of brothers Ronnie and Jason Martin, founders of Joy Electric and Starflyer 59, respectively. It is the brothers' first collaborative effort since 1991's Dance House Children and somewhat of an amalgamation of both artists' musical influences. [3]

Contents

All of the music was entirely written, produced and performed by Ronnie and Jason with the exception of live drums played by Alex Albert from the band Project 86. [3]

On May 1, 2007, The Brothers Martin (180 gram LP) was released, a limited pressing of 500 copies on 180 gram vinyl put out by ClerestoryAV and Tooth & Nail Records.

Track listing

  1. Communication
  2. The Harsh Effects of Time
  3. The Missionary
  4. The Deaf, They Will Hear
  5. The Plot That Weaves
  6. Fears to Remember
  7. Opportunities
  8. The Behaviour Explains
  9. Get the Money
  10. Life on Strings

Personnel

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References

  1. Newton, Adam (January–February 2007). "Album Reviews: The Brothers Martin". HM Magazine (123): 66.
  2. Hebden, John (2007-03-21). "The Brothers Martin - The Brothers Martin". Cross Rhythms .
  3. 1 2 Robinson, Adam (January–February 2007). "Dancehouse Revisited?". HM Magazine (123): 34–35.