The Briefs are intent on re-creating the shout-along choruses of earlier British punk bands like the Damned and the Sex Pistols, but with far more hooks in the vein of a tamer Dropkick Murphys. The quartet is very tight, having perfected the two-minute three-chord gems that sound like a band on the cusp of something grand. "Halfsize Girl" is a tad more angst-ridden, although the sneers and snarls are still audible. Another mini-rant, "Destroy the USA," is a brief rave-up backed by a ragged garage band sound. The group should never tone things down, as the paltry and radio-friendly approach to "Ephedrine Blue" falls flat quickly. "So Stupid" walks the line between the last track and the earlier efforts with better than expected results -- a suffocating rhythm section as the listener is given a toe-tapping, fist-pumping foundation. The title song stands head and shoulders above the rest, with infectious riffs and a fine punk build to the chorus. "Killed By Ants" recalls Fastball with a Southern swagger, although guitarists Daniel J. Travanti and Steve E. Nix complement each other nicely on the bridge and solos. The fun-loving energy is palpable on the gorgeous yet somewhat light "Shoplifting at Macy's." The faux Brit aping on "Sally I Can't Go to the Beach" does not work, although there seem to be redeeming qualities in the chorus that are never fully realized. "Vitamin Bomb" is a slight improvement, although it comes off like a one-shot demo. ~ Jason MacNeil
Recording information: EGG Studio, Seattle, WA (03/2004).
Photographer: Joey Veneziani.
The Briefs: Steve E. Nix (vocals, guitar); Lance Romance (bass guitar); Chris Brief, Daniel J. Travanti.
Personnel: Daniel J. Travanti (vocals, guitar, electric guitar); Chris Brief (vocals, drums); Lance Romance (vocals).
Alternative Press (p.118) - 5 out of 5 - "[W]eirdly great..."
the briefs what i think 2 good luck you cash hungry clowns
get your own sound
and look your better than this
i love what your doing very good imatation of pop punk from the seventies
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good sissy punk Submitted by spentcity (california) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
It's the briefs for god's sake... You think this is good... Try going to see them live. Submitted by eastcoastroller (harrisburg, PA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
the briefs what i think 2
It's the briefs for god's sake...
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