Younger Brother

SpaceCommandSam · 05-04-2008, 11:30 PM

If you're only into trance, or dance-oriented electronic, then Younger Brother probably isn't for you. But if you enjoy a slower-paced groove full of rich synthetic soundscapes and glittering instrumentations, then you've got to hear Younger Brother! The frontman of the band, Simon Posford, runs his own record label Twisted, which is the greatest independent electronic label in the United Kingdom, and maybe the world.

The band has two studio albums so far, with a lot of promise for future recordings. Their first album, A Flock of Beeps, is extremely trippy. It's driven by strange sounds, and eerie vocals, but it's nonetheless beautiful. Their second album, The Last Days of Gravity, is a sonic masterpiece from beginning to end. Every song is perfectly crafted and catchy in an almost "pop" sense, but it never seems hollow or forced. The lyrics are deep, the vocals are stellar, and the album features more real instruments than the majority of the electronic albums in the world. Several of the songs are driven by guitar, and there's not a weak song on the album. I would say my favorite tracks are Happy Pills, and Ribbon on a Branch; but I can find something to like about all of them.

As I said before, I recommend this album to fans of slower-paced spacey music, a la Pink Floyd. But don't assume they sound anything like Floyd or any other band. Younger Brother is in a class of its own! Happy listening!

sonia · 05-05-2008, 02:55 PM

Hi Josh,I'm Sonia,I've listen Psychic Gibbon by Younger Brothers.
I think it is a song very hypnotic and charm. Now I'm seeking more information about these artists.Excellent review!

SpaceCommandSam · 05-05-2008, 08:11 PM

Thanks Sonia. Psychic Gibbon's a good one! I'll be posting plenty of reviews in the future, probably twice or three times a week.

Charl Kruger · 05-18-2008, 04:30 PM

Mr Posford!!

That guy has to be one of my heroes! One of the things Ive always loved about his style is his ability to morph between time signatures - much like metal does you know? Except you hardly notice its so smooth.

In electronica thats really difficult - hard to be spontaneous (for me at least). Modern software makes doing this a whole lot easier, but Simon has been doing it since Hallucinogen days....back when hardware was de rigeur!

Anyways, an awesome producer! Check out his other persona - Spongle
Peace

Lair · 05-18-2008, 09:54 PM

I like the sound of this I'ma check them out BTW I produce for an underground label that specializes in Unique electronic music it would be cool if you could check us out and maybe download some music for free, I'd love to hear some feedback on it

Just click on my signature

Charl Kruger · 05-24-2008, 07:30 PM

Im just going to check up on some Posford tracks that demonstrate what I mean by tempo morphing etc for you to listen to

Back in a mo..

C

Mungya · 07-16-2008, 04:03 PM

We're waiting....lol.

I will check them out for sure!

Mungya · 07-16-2008, 04:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lair

I like the sound of this I'ma check them out BTW I produce for an underground label that specializes in Unique electronic music it would be cool if you could check us out and maybe download some music for free, I'd love to hear some feedback on it

Just click on my signature

I can say I enjoy Lair's tunes. Check him out.

Psy · 07-26-2008, 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mungya

I can say I enjoy Lair's tunes. Check him out.

I concur

05-04-2008, 11:30 PM	#1
SpaceCommandSam Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Georgia, USA Posts: 67	Younger Brother If you're only into trance, or dance-oriented electronic, then Younger Brother probably isn't for you. But if you enjoy a slower-paced groove full of rich synthetic soundscapes and glittering instrumentations, then you've got to hear Younger Brother! The frontman of the band, Simon Posford, runs his own record label Twisted, which is the greatest independent electronic label in the United Kingdom, and maybe the world. The band has two studio albums so far, with a lot of promise for future recordings. Their first album, A Flock of Beeps, is extremely trippy. It's driven by strange sounds, and eerie vocals, but it's nonetheless beautiful. Their second album, The Last Days of Gravity, is a sonic masterpiece from beginning to end. Every song is perfectly crafted and catchy in an almost "pop" sense, but it never seems hollow or forced. The lyrics are deep, the vocals are stellar, and the album features more real instruments than the majority of the electronic albums in the world. Several of the songs are driven by guitar, and there's not a weak song on the album. I would say my favorite tracks are Happy Pills, and Ribbon on a Branch; but I can find something to like about all of them. As I said before, I recommend this album to fans of slower-paced spacey music, a la Pink Floyd. But don't assume they sound anything like Floyd or any other band. Younger Brother is in a class of its own! Happy listening! __________________ Sweet suffering, sweeter than her song, burns my soul like kindling in her fire!

05-05-2008, 08:11 PM	#3
SpaceCommandSam Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: North Georgia, USA Posts: 67	Thanks Sonia. Psychic Gibbon's a good one! I'll be posting plenty of reviews in the future, probably twice or three times a week. __________________ Sweet suffering, sweeter than her song, burns my soul like kindling in her fire!

05-18-2008, 04:30 PM	#4
Charl Kruger Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 3	Mr Posford!! That guy has to be one of my heroes! One of the things Ive always loved about his style is his ability to morph between time signatures - much like metal does you know? Except you hardly notice its so smooth. In electronica thats really difficult - hard to be spontaneous (for me at least). Modern software makes doing this a whole lot easier, but Simon has been doing it since Hallucinogen days....back when hardware was de rigeur! Anyways, an awesome producer! Check out his other persona - Spongle Peace __________________ Cheers Charl Kruger Freelance Music Producer Cape Town, South Africa "If you cant hear it, its not distorted enough!" Visit my page at www.myspace.com/charlkruger Last edited by Charl Kruger; 05-18-2008 at 05:09 PM. Reason: accuracy

05-18-2008, 09:54 PM	#5
Lair Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Mars Posts: 4	I like the sound of this I'ma check them out BTW I produce for an underground label that specializes in Unique electronic music it would be cool if you could check us out and maybe download some music for free, I'd love to hear some feedback on it Just click on my signature __________________ http://bastardbabyrecords.forumandco.com/portal.htm

05-24-2008, 07:30 PM	#6
Charl Kruger Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Cape Town, South Africa Posts: 3	Im just going to check up on some Posford tracks that demonstrate what I mean by tempo morphing etc for you to listen to Back in a mo.. C __________________ Cheers Charl Kruger Freelance Music Producer Cape Town, South Africa "If you cant hear it, its not distorted enough!" Visit my page at www.myspace.com/charlkruger

05-05-2008, 02:55 PM	#2
sonia Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 7	Hi Josh,I'm Sonia,I've listen Psychic Gibbon by Younger Brothers. I think it is a song very hypnotic and charm. Now I'm seeking more information about these artists.Excellent review!

07-16-2008, 04:03 PM	#7
Mungya Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 30	We're waiting....lol. I will check them out for sure!

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