On The Brink. Brad Marino

Once again this week we present three albums in far shorter reviews, as we do not want them to get away. Here's the first.

Brad Marino released an album filled with leftovers and rarities. How is it possible that even his leftovers are so much fun? From beginning to end his rock pop songs sparkle and spread a smile on my face. Some may be in The Ramones style others more inclined to garagerock or powerpop from the late 70s, it simply doesn't matter. Brad Marino is in his element from song 1 right up to number 17. You may hear an odd cover here and there as well.

The album opens with 'Girl Like You' starting on a 60s vibe. From there you are taken on a music trip, including with a leftover from his work with Nathalie Sweet and two alternate versions from previous records at the end. 'Broken Record' is the final one. Whatever On The Brink may be, this record is not broken.

Brad Marino can be found on this blog since 2019 and my reviews start to sound like a broken record. His songs are simply always up to par. Without ever making the record of the year, Marino always releases a 7 or 8 out of 10 kind of record. All his songs have a clear head and tail, almost always contain a short but super sweet guitar solo, while three chords will often be enough to make his point. They simply beg to dance and/or sing along to. On The Brink is no exception as it simply is so much fun to listen to and Brad Marino is the kind of rocker the whole world ought to get familiar with, fast.

Wout de Natris - van der Borght

 

You can listen to and order On The Brink here:

https://rumbarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/on-the-brink