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"Brutalism" is the fifth studio album by New York City surf rock band, The Drums. The album was released on April 5th, 2019 through ANTI-.
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The Drums — now the solo project of Jonny Pierce — are back with a power album that demands to be listened to. Past records have shown Pierce's ability to create compelling and authentic surf rock, but Brutalism is much more than that. Boldly moving into synth-infused pop rock head first, he finds a blissfully raw sweet spot.
This album is all about Pierce accepting that insecurities and low points are a part of life, but learning to live with them is possible. Songs like "Body Chemistry" and "Loner" are deceptive in sound; this collection makes you want to dance while simultaneously withdrawing into your own self-consciousness, feeling every emotion with him.
One of the album's best moments comes from the closing song. "Blip of Joy" is the perfect track to summarize everything that Brutalism is. This album is Pierce's culminating project that proves things might suck a lot sometimes, but all it takes is that one moment of pure bliss to remember why life isn't so bad after all.
Reviewed by Alex Rodobolski for exclaim.ca.
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