Brutus – Nest

Brutus – Nest

Hassle Records – 2019

Rock, Post, Alternative

Rated: ****

I always proclaim to have an open mind about a truckload of things. And I do. I really do. But I always have a bit of an issue when a band picks a name that is already in use. You would not go around naming your new formed band Black Sabbath right? But the Belgian three-piece Brutus decided that Brutus was the only moniker the band could go by. Okay, so be it. Yes, I’ve gotten past my peeve that easily. And it helps that the music on their new release Nest is damn good. Backbone to it all is female vocalist and drummer Stefanie Manaerts who has a chased quality in her voice that chills the spine and rocks the soul. There’s fire in her belly and the world needs to know! On Nest it’s easy to let the drums and the voice take all of your attention. But the guitar and bass work are there to bash and grate and whip you into a frenzy. And as the album progresses the dynamics start to take center stage, leave you breathless for the approach to certain melodies. Or the choppy and catchy perkiness of certain guitar parts. It’s a good Brutus this Brutus, breaking down boundaries and incorporating everything their heart desires into their alternative postrock. A bit of prog or grunge, a lot of metal or a little less. It’s all there and it’s all good. Brutus from Belgium. Diggin it!

(Written by JK)

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