Brassbound
The Ordinary Boys · 2005
39 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
A spirited blend of catchy melodies and sharp lyrics reflecting youthful exuberance and disillusionment.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- spirited sing-alongs with friends
- steady pacing for focused listening
- youthful exuberance and disillusionment
- short bursts of catchy energy
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek deep introspective experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Brassbound' was The Ordinary Boys' third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, 'Away from Here.' At this point, the band was solidifying its reputation within the UK indie rock scene, known for its clever lyricism and energetic sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Streets· Arctic Monkeys· Hard-Fi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brassbound 3:02
- 2 Boys Will Be Boys 2:40
- 3 Life Will Be the Death of Me 2:21
- 4 Thanks to the Girl 2:56
- 5 On an Island 2:50
- 6 One Step Forward (Two Steps Back) 3:15
- 7 Skull Bones 2:52
- 8 Don't Live Too Fast 2:45
- 9 Call to Arms 4:01
- 10 A Few Home Truths 3:41
- 11 Rudi's in Love 3:18
- 12 Red Letter Day 5:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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