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:: Brave - Searching for the Sun ::

Band/Artist:
Brave
Title:
Searching for the Sun
Release Date:
2002
Label:
Dark Symphonies

Brave - Searching for the Sun

          Track List:
     01. Escape
     02. I Believe
     03. Falling into Bliss
     04. Trapped Inside
     05. Before Nightfall
     06. To Dream Again
     07. Bleed Into Me
     08. New Beginning
     09. Out of Focus
     10. Candle in the Dark
     11. Waiting all this Time

Trevor Schrotz Drums, Percussion	:: Musicians :: Michelle Loose Vocals, Piano, and Keyboards	Scott Loose Acoustic and Electric Guitar, Keyboards
Juan Sumarriba Guitar	Chris Welborn Bass Guitar	Suvo Sur violin

:: Review ::

Let me preface this review with a bit of prejudice. I happen to be a fan of female singers in this genre of music, and may I state that Michelle Loose has an exceptional voice. This band at once has a noticeably unique sound, and I especially like the acoustic element so eloquently added by Scott Loose. At first listen, I thought the tracks were a little repetitious and generic, but the tunes definitely grow on you.

Brave blends well the hard edge we all love as illustrated in “ Trapped Inside” with some beautiful, sometimes eerie vocals as in “before Nightfall” which also is Scott’s best acoustic sound. This one happens to be my favorite. “Bleed Into Me” leaves you intrigued by the intro, which segues into a melodic ballad that delivers a deep message. “Candle in the Dark” is a simple beautiful lyric that makes you want to do just that: Light a candle in the dark and dream. Also one of my favorites.

All in all, I'd say that Brave has an eclectic sound on the softer side, definitely worth a second and third spin around. Give a listen.

8 out of 10 keyboards.
Leann Serao

Visit the artist website: Brave

:: DISCOGRAPHY ::

Arise From Thorns - Self Debut - 1997
Arise From Thorns - Before an Audience of Stars - 1999
Arise From Thorns - Before an Audience of Stars - 2001
Then they became Brave in 2002
Brave - Waist Deep in Dark Waters - 2002
Brave - Searching for the Sun - 2002

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