The Brew

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   Not prog but will be of interest to those into heavier rock:
I've just come across a British power trio (father, son and son's mate), The Brew. While been active for a number of years they have completely sneaked under my radar until last week. Their publicity hype is way OTT in places - e.g. better guitarist than Hendrix (WOT???). However, having heard tracks from their 2010 and forthcoming albums (respectively 'A Million Dead Stars' & 'The Third Floor'), I must admit I'm hearing some quality rock that has not come my way for a number of years.

Nevertheless The Brew will be accused of being derivative, e.g. for 'Hendrix' read 'Hendrix out of Robin Trower' at times, and  they do seem to have an ability to take the familiar but do come up with a  fresh cocktail of medium heavy rock. In particular, the first three track on 'A Million Dead Stars' work for me.
Any more info and recommendations wrt earlier recordings would be appreciated. TIA.

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Dick Heath Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Reviewer page Special Collaborator Jazz-Rock Specialist Joined: April 19 2004 Location: England Status: Offline Points: 12813	Topic: The Brew Posted: September 02 2011 at 06:19
	Not prog but will be of interest to those into heavier rock: I've just come across a British power trio (father, son and son's mate), The Brew. While been active for a number of years they have completely sneaked under my radar until last week. Their publicity hype is way OTT in places - e.g. better guitarist than Hendrix (WOT???). However, having heard tracks from their 2010 and forthcoming albums (respectively 'A Million Dead Stars' & 'The Third Floor'), I must admit I'm hearing some quality rock that has not come my way for a number of years. Nevertheless The Brew will be accused of being derivative, e.g. for 'Hendrix' read 'Hendrix out of Robin Trower' at times, and they do seem to have an ability to take the familiar but do come up with a fresh cocktail of medium heavy rock. In particular, the first three track on 'A Million Dead Stars' work for me. Any more info and recommendations wrt earlier recordings would be appreciated. TIA.
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