Doug Macdonald Gentle Rain CD

Bronze came together in January 2001 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. The line-up is: Paul Handyside, lead vocal, guitar and piano; Ade Evans, drums, vocals; Rob Tickell, bass guitar, vocals. Handyside had previous releases on Arista and Kitchenware Records with eighties indie band Hurrah! "Full of the garage-rock sound currently gaining attention, as well as some polished Who-stuff, Hollies-psyche, and Beatle-isms that will make music lovers' teeth fall out from the sweet melodic goodness contained herein, the album is a pure pop joy. Anyone craving catchy melodies, concise meaningful guitar solos that don't wank on forever, and a primal garage-y thump that will shake your ass mightily, needs to buy this CD now. I would call it the best garage rock CD of the past two years but that would be limiting its' scope. It's one of the best guitar pop releases of the decade, is what it exactly is, and sounds more like a missing Revolver-era Beatles-slash-early R.E.M. time-meld track than anything else I've ever heard. Simply wonderful pop". {4 and a half stars}Scott Homewood Erasing Clouds"I think the theme of this issue is dreamy power pop. Bronze plays wonderfully-crafted stuff with plenty Byrds-y ringing guitar and slightly ragged harmonies. The songs are little gems, finely cut and exquisite at every facet. ... If I had to characterize the overall sound, I'd say this stuff is decidedly modern with more than a hint of 60s soul (no matter if the muse in question is Gram Parsons or Pete Townsend). In truth, the only proper label for Bronze's music is "great." These are eminently hummable songs with real depth. There's always another layer to uncover, and repeat listens will reward time and time again. Some folks hit the nail on the head; Bronze obliterates the target completely."John Worley Aiding & Abetting"Paul Handyside's Bronze have hit the ground running with their first album, which wisely bounds in with not one but two fine singles ("let it rain" and the even better "presence of greatness", recently re-issued as a cd single and not far off the peak ...