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Kevin Drew

Safety Bricks

Label: City Slang Records Release Date: 26/11/2007

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GarethD by Gareth Dobson November 27th, 2007

Ignoring how odd the conceit of plastering the words Broken Social Scene Presents all over Kevin Drew’s solo LP was this year, there were a number of fine tracks to be found within, even if the record was a largely uneven affair.

‘Safety Bricks’ is one of them. Gentle, folksy and sounding like it was recorded mainly with a collection of detuned guitars and loosened snare drums, it evokes a plaintive and lush drama that lulls you in tenderly. The lazy “woo-ooo’s” embedded within only add to the pastoral joy. Not one for the indie clubs, but most of the best tunes never are.

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