At turns gorgeous, manic, ambitious, infuriating, majestic and totally joyous, Bromst is an almost impossibly sumptuous feast for the ears that makes most of this decade’s musical efforts seem lustreless in comparison.
Minor grumbles aside, Bromst is a thrilling, hyperactive album that runs from calm and composed to frantic and frazzled, usually within the space of an intro.
Bromst annihilates all the expectations that have come to be expected of Deacon, without abandoning what made him everyone’s favorite dance-party czar.
On Bromst, Deacon's confidence shines through as he effortlessly combines extremes.
Deacon nips the synthetics that allowed Spiderman's sandpaper production to grate, opting instead for smoothly textured layers, a trick that strengthens a brilliantly executed dance album into dramatically structured art.
After breakthough Spiderman of the Rings, Dan Deacon returns with another great record whose palette is richer, the samples smoother, the space larger.
To conclude that Bromst is a triumph of inventiveness is too easy. It is wildly inventive, but what impresses most is that for all the levity, Dan Deacon has managed to impressively reign in his flights of fancy.
Loud and intense, slow building and catchy. He has truly mastered the sound, he’s got the skills; the ladies will soon follow.
Some may miss the goofy dance-pop gems, but Deacon shows off his sound-wrangling abilities on Bromst. So, now we know he can write sharp little tunes and sprawling epics. What will come next?
Bromst is an excellent followup to a slightly more-excellent debut, and proof that Deacon isn't going anywhere.
Maturity can be dangerous to your artistic health, but Bromst shows the right way to mature -- broaden your vision while still spending plenty of time on what you do best.
It’s the hyper-distinguishable leap from idiosyncratic-but-lovable to just-plain-lovable that makes Bromst -- and Danny Boy himself -- of increased import.
Bromst isn’t a complete about-face or Deacon’s Kid A moment; instead it reveals an artist in transition, admirably trying on new ideas to mixed results.
Sure, Bromst is a terrific album — it largely builds on Spiderman of the Rings, injecting Deacon’s manic compositions with a depth and complexity that challenge lazy readings of his work. However, it still feels more like a transition piece than a destination.
This openness paired with the perfect sequencing of the album undoubtedly makes Bromst both Deacon’s best work yet and the perfect entry point for newcomers.
This is an album swap with @EPTIT gracias por la gran recomendación<3 Trate de escribir la review en español pero me di cuenta que no soy tan bueno escribiendo en español xD ok REVIEW TIME!
This album is such a wild ride! Let me tell you what thoughts gather in my mind and what feelings envelope my heart when listening to this album!
I feel like I’m venturing upon journey towards unexplored lands! I’m guided into a huge festival held within Mother ... read more
This is an album swap with @EPTIT gracias por la gran recomendación<3 Trate de escribir la review en español pero me di cuenta que no soy tan bueno escribiendo en español xD ok REVIEW TIME!
This album is such a wild ride! Let me tell you what thoughts gather in my mind and what feelings envelope my heart when listening to this album!
I feel like I’m venturing upon journey towards unexplored lands! I’m guided into a huge festival held within Mother ... read more
1 | Build Voice 5:28 | 80 |
2 | Red F 4:38 | 73 |
3 | Paddling Ghost 4:05 | 81 |
4 | Snookered 8:04 | 82 |
5 | Of the Mountains 7:16 | 86 |
6 | Surprise Stefani 7:46 | 84 |
7 | Wet Wings 2:53 | 71 |
8 | Woof Woof 4:44 | 64 |
9 | Slow with Horns / Run for Your Life 6:35 | 85 |
10 | Baltihorse 6:21 | 73 |
11 | Get Older 6:30 | 80 |
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#29 | / | PopMatters |
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#46 | / | Pitchfork |
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