Ever since I heard the first song off of Bravestation's 2010 EP, I've been a fan. Following a productive and successful 2011 that included their first tour of the UK, the Toronto band is gearing up to release their debut LP. The as-yet-untitled album is, in my estimation, going to be one of the year's best releases, and today Mixtape Muse has the honor of sharing "Signs of the Civilized," a brand new song from the album. When I first wrote about Bravestation, I said there was something clearly unique about their sound, and, as you'll soon hear, their new material proves that these four gentlemen are intent on crafting something that skirts the lines of proper classification.
Bravestation label themselves "tribal pop," and while that's an apt description in many ways, it'll only provide a frame for what you'll hear. "Signs of the Civilized" capitalizes on the band's ambitious spirit, their willingness to experiment with textures and tones to emphasize the song's intoxicating mood. The roots here are deep in the '80s, but it all sounds modern, at times futuristic, as it blossoms with the serene, blissful ambiance of dream pop. Where the 2010 EP drew upon influences like Foals and Yeasayer, "Signs of the Civilized" leans more towards Wild Beasts. Comparisons aside, Bravestation's new material appears to be something special, music that's rather transcendental with its evocative, and seductive, tones.
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