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'Evergreen' By Broods: Album Review

Joyce Jude Lee |
October 7, 2014 | 12:51 p.m. PDT

Web Producer

Capitol Records
Capitol Records
Broods has come a long way since speaking to them in February.

After playing a string of intimate shows in the states early this year, Caleb and Georgia Nott have toured with Ellie Goulding and Haim. As if supporting those female powerhouses wasn't enough, the New Zealand natives are now touring with Sam Smith. Along the way, the siblings have gained massive traction as well as big following in their own right.

They released their debut, "Evergreen," on Aug. 22 in their home country and it shot straight to number one on the New Zealand charts.

The dream pop vocals Georgia carries, paired with Caleb's thwacking of the drum pad and syncopated synths made this LP a fantastic listen. It lived up to our expectations in every way, especially with tracks "L.A.F." and "Mother and Father," a song that all twenty-somethings can relate to (especially if you're away/about to move away from home).

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While the duo teased us with their EP "Broods," this full-length album proved even more impressive. Working with Joel Little, the wonder producer who helped curate the entirety of Lorde's debut, Broods capitalized on their songwriting skills and innate musical talent to make "Evergreen" the stellar album it is.

When listening to the album for the first time, a few thoughts came to mind:

"L.A.F."- "Man, this is so damn good I can listen to it all day. AND there's a Spice Girls reference?! Win."

"Bridges"- "Ah, still a good song (despite the fact that I've had it on heavy rotation since hearing it in February)."

"Four Walls"- "This is making me sad...but in a good way."

"Evergreen"- "Oh wow, I dig this. Caleb's voice is really coming through. The synths kind of remind me of flickering lights...cinematic."

"Everytime"- "Man, I wish I could sing like Georgia! This is unfair..."

"Mother & Father"- "Definitely my favorite song on the album...yep. The chorus just hits home so hard. Parents are awesome, I love my mom. Note to self: don't listen to this on repeat after moving to New York."

I'll spare you the time and leave the rest of the album for you to devour; just know that Broods are making incredible music and bringing back credible pop. Broods will be playing a one-off, all ages show in Los Angeles next Monday, Oct. 13 at the El Rey.

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