I remember Scott since his days with the band, Bricklin, which was one of the many great bands that came of Philly. This 12 song solo cd by him is greatness to be reckoned with.  I must admit, the hooks really fly on the cd and it hits you right where you belong. MIRACLES, the intro song, puts you in a Tom Petty zone with all the reflections  and the flow just carries you away. You'll love it, no doubt.  DOWN FOR THE COUNT has a great piano intro and you hear hints of the Beatles and the song is very simple and right on target. THEN AND NOW is story in itself as Scott shows himself and the meaning  of then and now. Listen close and I bet you can relate. JESUS ON THE METRO is a great tale about making his way in the world and running late and out of time on the metro. Hint: Face in the crowd. STARBREAKER is a laid back song and you can hear the weary feelings in the song. Nice, sinple and sweet as he tells the tale and story of what could've been. EVERY LITTLE THING is a bluesy type tune that will carry you away and will make you float away to a zone where you probably haven't been in long, long time and it goes through steps and you just need to keep up with the pace and walk with it. What a superb cd, to say the least. I highly recommend this cd to everyone....you'll love it. I want to thank SCOTT for sending me a copy of his cd.....my hats off to you my friend. Great job, to say the least. www

 

 

 

Now This ROCKS!

Highlighting the BEST rock and pop...we sift through the musical junkyard so you don't have to!

Scott Bricklin, of the underrated 80s pop band Bricklin and the underrated 90s pop rock bandMartin’s Dam, and the underrated pop/folk rock super group 4 Way Street, and more recently,US Rails, is back with his own self-titled release. 

The dozen songs on the new CD find Scott Bricklin fusing his melodic roots with his recent leanings in Americana and folk rock. It is a winning combination that benefits from intelligent lyrics, warm harmonies, and compelling chord changes. The opening track, “Miracles” embodies all of the elements of a perfect modern pop rock song. It is easy going, with a chorus that is as welcoming as the sun shining on your skin. Similarly, “Down For The Count” boasts another happy-go-lucky melody that provides buoyancy to the reflective lyrics. Bricklin’s controlled delivery and gentle glide up into his falsetto provide the icing on the cake. “A Night With You” merges Bricklin’s love for Beatlesque melodies and Americana, producing a real gem of a tune that would have made George Harrison proud. 

Other highlights include the driving anthem “Straight Into A Wall”, with its perfect mix of acoustic and electric guitars providing a natural backdrop for Bricklin’s mild rasp, and the Lennon-inspired “Dark Clouds, Blue Skies”. There’s also a beautiful little love song in the heartfelt “Nothing More Than You”, but one of my favorite tracks is the thought-provoking “Then and Now”, with lyrics that frame life’s journey as a big picture. Overall, “Scott Bricklin” is a wonderfully consistent record with a pace that ebbs and flows, and it will become a staple soundtrack for lazy days.

Definitely check this one out if you are a fan of Martin’s Dam, Rhett Miller, or Pete Yorn. I’ve been waiting a long time for a release like this one to come from Scott Bricklin, and it was well worth the wait. The record is available now through his web site.