Briscoe are a six-piece band from Sydney that fuse together pop, rock and a country folk sound with thrilling rhythms and perfectly styled vocals.
Headed by the ex-Kid Confucius drummer Bart Denaro, this album gives the impression that all the songs could be used for a film score, such is the nature of the imagery-inducing songs.
It’s tricky to put your finger on exactly what makes this group so entertaining to listen to but they have an infectious sound. It’s catchy but extremely easy listening at the same time.
Independently recorded almost entirely by Denaro, it’s refreshing to hear such a high quality in the music, which is nothing short of excellent in terms of the member’s development.
The track “The New Tragedy” is a standout and melds pop tunes with folk styled vocals while employing a perfect use of rock instruments. The amalgamation of genres works so well that the listener will inevitably end up staring into the sky slightly swaying in deep thought.
As a first record, Friends Ago, has set the bar high for Briscoe. The cross genre styles don’t confuse the fact that the songs are well written and will take you on a little journey into your own mind.
