The Brilliant Mistakes: Distant Drumming Review

What makes a good pop song? Easy. A great hook. The Brilliant Mistakes, have made an album that are chock full of them, from top to bottom, from beginning to end. It almost becomes frustrating because by the time the next song comes on, I'm still singing the previous in my head. What makes this band even more likable is the fact that their music has a certain charm to it. The Brilliant Mistakes sound like a group of guys who thoroughly enjoy writing and composing music. It's bright and happy; and while singer Alan Walker may not be seeing any American Idol victories in his future, he sings with cheer and shines a brighter light on this already glowing music. Take all of that and douse it with smart and sincere lyrics, then you have a flawless combination. Their sound is a bit similar to that of Wilco's, but they still manage to retain their own distinct sound by mixing folk-pop, Americana, and a dab of country. Distant Drumming will take your mind back to your early teenage years where you're holding hands with your girlfriend/boyfriend and skipping merrily down the sidewalk. If you don't feel great when listening to this album, then it would probably be in your best intrest to seek out some Prozac.

Grade: B