Year : 2023
Style : Melodic Hard Rock
Country : United States , United Kingdom
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 119 mb
Bio:
Brannon consists of Los Angeles, Ca based award-winning lyricist Jonathon Brannon and highly acclaimed Birmingham, AL based studio vocalist David Cagle.Although a "late bloomer" in regards to songwriting, lyricist Jonathon Brannon writes from the heart, crafting relatable & meaningful songs for the listener. Known for his soulful & passionate Rock vocals, David Cagle has shared his versatile talents with bands like LastWorld, Marty and the Bad Punch, Liberty n’ Justice, February Fallen, Silent Tiger, just to name a few.Jonathon and David have never met in person, however, they have been creating songs together since 2007, all of which, have been done entirely online.Brannon has released two Acoustic Rock albums to date. The 2014 debut album “Welton St.” and the highly acclaimed 2017 sophomore album “The Road Less Traveled”.They have also released two collaborative Hip Hop albums “The Rocker, The Rappers & The Lyricist” in 2015 and "The Rocker, The Rappers & The Lyricist Vol. 2" on May 1, 2020, which includes collaborations with The Jokerr, Street Light, J LyriKal & Denace on fan favorite songs 'Gridiron' & 'Gridiron 3'.In addition, they have also released several singles to date, ranging from Acoustic Rock to Hip Hop.Brannon is set to release their third Acoustic Rock album “Everyday Heroes" on September 11, 2020 and are currently working on their fourth studio album “Wish You Were Here” scheduled for release in 2021.
Album:
"Heartbreak Is Misery" consists of fourteen powerful rock songs empowered by catchy themes, ear-appealing melodies, flawlessly performed vocal harmonies, energetic solos, powerful riffs, divine chord progressions, warm-sounding basslines, and profoundly dynamic rhythmic segments.Recently, I was introduced to Jonathan Brannon’s discography. For some time now, he’s been hard at work in Los Angeles. There is a collaborative spirit to Jonathan’s music. Whatever music genre he takes on, an unquestionable quality exists. An acoustic record? Sure! How about hip-hop? Why not! Always diversifying his approach, Jonathan reached out to vocal mercenary at large David Cagle. For the duo, the next order of business was a full-length rock n roll album. Josh Brannon and David Cagle together are Brannon, and ‘Heartbreak Is Misery‘ is their new album.Love and heartbreak is the theme that underpins the album. Case in point is the single “All I See” where David sings “many battles have been fought and everyone we’ve lost”. Being lost in such heartbreak can breed anxiety like driving in heavy fog. Conveying lovesick anguish over slick production is rock n roll 101. Lovesick lyrics, slick production, and intuitive songwriting do make a great recipe. Here, everything flows seamlessly, arriving as anticipated. Excellent!Staying in the heartfelt ballad’s lane is the very next track. However, “Off My Mind” picks up the intensity. Rich lush vocals arrive in waves augmented by a heightened vocal delivery. David Cagle’s experience as a frontman is evident. He lets loose showcasing absolute control of his capabilities. Again, the music’s production shines as the balanced mix gives every note crystal clarity just like HDTV.Finishing strong are the last three songs of the album. I noted these as being the most radio-friendly. First, “Goin’ For Mine” directed at proverbial naysayers is rocking! A lyrical depiction of words all have spoken to those who have underestimated us. Borrowing from Brannon’s hip-hop ventures, a touch of hip-hop element is introduced. Brannon keeps us on our toes.“When The Heartbreak Is Over” arrives, big guitar chords rain down in Nickelback “How You Remind Me” fashion. Elements of arena rock pop goodness (i.e., big melodies, big vocal delivery, an arena rock guitar solo) give us, arena rock pop goodness. Only fitting that one of the album’s simplest cuts stands out the most.For the last song of the album, David Cagle and his sonorous vocals provide a proper sendoff. “On My Way” is the big finale built like a skyscraper, one story at a time. Each oncoming part is bigger than the one preceding it. Slowly building mass, after the guitar solo the song resets for round two. Sit back and watch the sparks fly. It’s the last song, it’s supposed to end that way.
Line-Up:
David Cagle - vocals - See also: Silent Tiger, Majestic, LastWorld, JK Northrup....
Jonathon Brannon - lyrics and more..
Tracklist:
01. We Are Powerful
02. Hard Habit to Break
03. Without You I'd Die
04. Bad Love
05. All I See
06. Off My Mind
07. Never Gone
08. Heartbreak Is Misery
09. Lie to Me
10. You Should Know Me Better
11. Life on Mars
12. Goin' for Mine
13. When the Heartache Is Over
14. On My Way
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