[4/5] On their first studio album in six years, Bracket show, to tremendous effect, how well they've honed their signature sound. Requiem is a charming, hypnotic disc that finds the 14-year-old California quartet running the gamut of their aesthetic--from bubblegum pop to high-quality skate-punk to a lone, full-on heavy composition (the fabulous "Warren's Song Pt. 25"). Yet, despite the album's shifting styles, some vital constants remain throughout: namely, the stunning, shining vocal harmonies ("Warren's Song Pt. 12" even breaks for a multilayered a cappella midsection) and the sophisticated songwriting, which, among its many surprises, is made even stronger by sporadic acoustic guitars and string sections.
(TAKEOVER) Janelle Jones
 Official Website: http://www.takeoverrock.com
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