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Brothers & Sisters
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82

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7.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 5 Ratings

  • Summary: The fifth full-length solo release from former Beta Band frontman Steve Mason features contributions from Javed Bashir, Adrian Blake, Jayando Cole, Connie McCall, Keshia Smith, and Kaviraj Singh.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. musicOMH.com
    Mar 1, 2023
    90
    Brothers & Sisters sees him build on these long established musical interests but, importantly, also add new elements to the mix to deliver a compelling listen. It comes out of the blocks impressively quickly, with each track building on the former to create a formidable initial run. ... In terms of musical statements it’s hard not to see it as his most vivid and vibrant to date.
  2. Record Collector
    Feb 28, 2023
    80
    Brothers & Sisters may also be the last recorded work of Mason’s friend and recurrent collaborator Martin Duffy – a fine way for him to finish, on an album full of intelligence and love.
  3. Clash Music
    Feb 28, 2023
    80
    On ‘Brothers And Sisters’ he sounds like he feels comfortable being in his skin and writing uplifting music that doesn’t have a massive political message, though one is there. It doesn’t have a massively personal message, though it is there. Instead, he’s written an album for everyone.
  4. Mojo
    Feb 28, 2023
    80
    All and all, a winning, beats-driven combination of the personal and the universal. [Apr 2023, p.82]
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  5. AllMusic
    Mar 3, 2023
    80
    Through it all, Mason's distinctive voice -- a hushed croon belying a hidden depth of thunder -- give his narratives gravitas and the album's production, a joint effort with London's Tev'n, builds an exciting world to match it. It's another solid effort from one of Scotland's finest.
  6. Uncut
    Feb 28, 2023
    70
    His melodic approach remains minimalist, dependent on hypnotic rhythms and crescendo - there's also a Screamadelica familiarity to "The People Say" and "Let It Go" - but his sloganeering encourages unifying empowerment. [Apr 2023, p.32]
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  1. caps
    Apr 28, 2023
    9
    This album just grows and grows on me, despite being pretty immediate on first listen. So many hooks and melodies that fleetingly come and goThis album just grows and grows on me, despite being pretty immediate on first listen. So many hooks and melodies that fleetingly come and go but stay with you and keep you coming back for more. Great production, great variety, great tunes. Probably just trumps Money Minds.....… Expand

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