Sooner or later we must realize there is no Station in this life, no one earthly place to arrive at once and for all. The journey is the joy. The Station is an illusion--it constantly outdistances us. Yesterday's a memory, tomorrow's a dream...So, gently close the door on yesterday and throw the key away. It isn't the burdens of today that drive men mad, but rather regret over yesterday and the fear of tomorrow. Regret and fear are twin thieves who would rob us of today.
- Robert J. Hastings
REVIEWS | PRESS
"These crafty local youngsters lured me to their MySpace page by playing to my Joy Division fetish – a fetish which, by the sounds of it, they share – and I've been stuck on the debut EP they're streaming there ever since. The nimble, faintly Foals-like disco coda to "Everglades" and the gnarled fuzz juggernaut "Makeshift Cities" are particularly badass and total growers. Going places, methinks."
"A track like "Makeshift Cities" fully immerses the listener in a whirlwind of pleasing sounds that tickle the eardrum. What I find more intriguing and compelling however is the darker atmosphere the band creates on tracks like "Common Place" and "Lady Talks". The quartet show us glimpses of Goth aspirations that meld impressively with the Glam of their main inspirations.
It's hard to believe that a year from now there will be any music fan in Canada who has not heard of Bravestation."
"...on first listen I wasn't so sure that the band's sound, which hearkens back to what feels a lot of the time like 80's brit post-punk, was for me - but gotdamn these songs are catchy. A couple times through the EP, and I was hooked.
...a great sounding rock record that only improves with each listen."
"...the band has taken their brand of sonic rock to a level not many bands can claim to have ever reached. Their recently-released self-titled debut album contains seven tracks that individually can stand on their own and collectively are key pieces to an excellent album. This isn't some thrown-together basement rock; the music has all been meticulously written and performed to be experienced, not just heard."
"I hear it as sometimes dark post-punk meets something danceable and fun. With Jim Morrison and Ian Curtis’s monotone-ish sounding lovechild on vocals. Toronto people, get on this."
"Bravestation’s self-recorded debut EP harks to the not-too-distant first half of the decade when post-punk revival bands like Metric and The Stills popped up on the scene... It’s quite easy to throw the “Joy Division” tag at the band but Devin Wilson’s vocals are lively and sound more like Jim Morrison than monotone Ian Curtis. Multiple listens do the album justice as the catchiness of songs like “As We Rest” emerge, especially the “don’t get too close to me” chorus.
A surprisingly mature and polished EP, Bravestation is certainly a band worth keeping tabs on in the future. Colour me impressed."
"One thing I've noticed in so far is that it ages well...The self titled EP has almost all the elements you could want from an indie band: catchy tunes with clever hooks (including the beloved hand claps), smooth vocals and crafty musicianship. Not only does this combination make for a complete sound but contributes to the automatic adoption into my play list…and if you’re anything like me that only happens when the songs can fit all the various moods/activities of the day."
Enjoying a listen to your e.p. tracks...congrats! A sound and mood I can easily get into. Saturday should be a wee bit of fun, looking forward to playing with you guys too...
Loving what i'm hearing! (as expected) Sorry I couldn't be in Toronto for the CD release, but I want a copy of the cd ASAP! listening to these tunes brings me back to the days of The Blazers, These songs are amazing guys, keep it up!
ya i checked cbc concert list and stalked out a bunch of bands, you included. Im in the toronto area, I actually tried to make it out to silver dollar but didn't happen! Boo! i know, next time:)
