Review / 200 Words Or Less
Brothers
Black Friday

Assault (2007) Michael

Brothers – Black Friday cover artwork
Brothers – Black Friday — Assault, 2007

It is a shame when a band like Brothers goes unnoticed. This five-piece outfit hails from Michigan and Black Friday is their debut offering. The album is filled with eleven hardcore songs just begging for you to sing-along to.

The opening combo of "Beginnings" and "The War at Home" kick things off with fast-paced hardcore akin to Comeback Kid and Verse. From here the band experiments with their sound, infusing it with dramatic build-ups and progressive riffing that brought to mind Modern Life is War and Life Long Tragedy. "Never Again" revisits the more aggressive sound with chunky riffs and gritty vocals. From here on out its more modern hardcore with plenty of sing-alongs.

Brothers truly shines in the lyrics of vocalist Joel; he speaks directly on a multitude of topics - social issues, personal demons, relationships, and the lack of sincerity in today's underground scene. Even better, included with the lyrics are brief song-meanings that provide further insight into his words. I love when bands do this.

Black Friday is a record that I honestly feel deserves so much more attention. Take it upon yourself to pick this record up. Brothers is one of the best new bands I've come across; make them one of yours too!

8.5 / 10Michael • March 3, 2008

Brothers – Black Friday cover artwork
Brothers – Black Friday — Assault, 2007

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