Breaking
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- Breaking
- 歌手：Brian Larsen
- 语种：英语
- 时间：2009年07月
- 公司：Protocol
On August 4, 2009, Brian Larsen will release first solo album, Breaking
Larsen has previously released 7 albums, 2 EPs and a number of singles under
the band name of Twilight s Moon. Currently 23 years old, the Baltimore
Maryland resident recorded and released his first album at the age of 11, and
has even produced for the band All-American Rejects
Breaking is an album with distinct pluses and minuses. Larsen has a talent
for subdued yet peppy Folk/Pop/Rock songs that are pleasant to listen to. His
voice is strong and clear with a touch more vibrato than you generally hear
in Pop music but it works for him. Larsen tends toward a monochromatic
writing style (i.e. Hang On), relying on repetition and persistence to
reinforce his ideas. Larsen sounds a bit like Paul Simon at times and uses
that same understated, almost repressed vocal style that Simon has used at
times throughout his career. Songs like Stay Or Break, Frozen and Hang On
have strong pop sensibilities. Stand My Ground shows Larsen breaking out his
serious songwriter aspect. Imagine a mildly aggressive Toad The West Sprocket
here. There's the occasional bomb as well, such as Open Heart, but generally
any deficits on Breaking revolve around charisma. Regardless of a person's
ability to present live, some folks just don't come across as dynamic on
recorded medium (similar to some people just don't photograph well). This may
be the case with Brian Larsen, or it may be an issue to lay solidly at the
feet of the producer (also Larsen). Either way, there is a flatness that
comes across at times throughout Breaking that may put off some listeners
Brian Larsen has made a strong effort with Breaking. His voice is very
enjoyable and his songwriting is generally quite strong. A few of the songs
presented here are better than they come across on CD, but on the whole it's
a good effort