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 BradWelcome to Discovery Park Release Date 2002 08 13 Label Redline Records Rating:  Still offering the same kind of soft rock seen on Interiors but tempering it with a healthy dose of country, Brad steps into the next century with an album of breezy pop/rock. As on their last record, their songwriting hasn't quite caught up to their ambitions, but vocalist Shawn Smith is still a potent weapon. His thin croon gives tracks like &"Shinin'" and &"Yes, You Are" an emotional delicacy that would be lost on most other vocalists. By committing his beautiful voice to the songs here, he manages to really shape up a good portion of the album. &"Drop It Down" is blatantly the worst song, a sloppy slab of jam rock that suffers from gutless production and a lack of swing. Luckily, they don't indulge their "funky" side nearly as much on this album. Unfortunately, while at their best on slow R&B-influenced ballads, that is also the one element of their sound they seem most willing to sacrifice, only letting it come out on the beautiful &"Yes, You Are" and the lilting &"Never Let Each Other Down." Surprisingly, the riff-driven &"Revolution" is another good change of direction for the band, showcasing guitarist Stone Gossard's awesome mastery of mood and Smith's Prince-like screams. The members of Brad sound like they are attempting to make their albums less uneven, and they do a decent job of it. But they can't quite harness the magic they can pull off on a track-by-track basis, making this another quality album that still leaves the listener hungry overall for some better songs. Bradley Torreano, Rovi |
Tracks:
| Title | Composer | Time | |
| 1 | Brothers and Sisters | Smith | 5:35 |
| 2 | Shinin' | Smith | 4:21 |
| 3 | Drop It Down | Gossard, Smith | 4:17 |
| 4 | Never Let Each Other Down | Smith | 4:00 |
| 5 | If You Could Make It Good | Smith | 4:50 |
| 6 | Revolution | Hagar, Smith | 3:38 |
| 7 | Takin' It Easy | Smith | 3:11 |
| 8 | Sheepish | Gossard | 4:11 |
| 9 | All Is One | Smith, Berg | 4:32 |
| 10 | Couch T-Bone | Brad, Smith | 3:56 |
| 11 | La, La, La | Smith | 3:50 |
| 12 | Yes, You Are | Smith | 5:29 |
| 13 | Arrakis | Smith, Berg | 6:30 |
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