After befriending me on Myspace, L.A. favorites The Brokedown sent me their amazing EP The Dutchman’s Gold. It is an instant classic that finds the band hitting paydirt while digging for gold.
On the EP the band dishes out near-perfect power-pop tunes complete with glistening vocal harmonies, jangling guitars, and just enough subtle twang to let you know they aren’t necessarily city boys. Modern day California pop for the masses, the music references everything from classics like The Byrds and The Eagles to modern stuff like A.C. Newman and Matthew Sweet.
The Dutchman’s Gold is a startlingly sold (but too short) debut from a band that has a promising future. In fact, they just finished tracking a full-length album. The EP is self-released, so go over to their website and pick up a copy for yourself.
MP3 | The Brokedown – Down In The Valley The Dutchman’s Gold
MP3 | The Brokedown – Sparks The Dutchman’s Gold
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Thanks for giveing me a chance to hear Down in the Valley. What an awesome track! I’ll have that chorus (and those fantastic harmonies) stuck in my head all day.