Nelson Bragg - Day Into Night
by Geraint Jones
published: 7 / 1 / 2008
Label:
Side B Music
Format: CD
intro
Perfect upbeat pop on solo debut album from Nelson Bragg, who, as well as playing in several other bands simultaneously, has been Brian Wilson's percussionist for several years
A sideman of some repute, Nelson Bragg has been Brian Wilson’s percussionist of choice for several years, as well as a member of several other bands simultaneously ! Consequently it’s hardly surprising that it’s taken him quite so long to finally get around to recording his first solo album. Produced by respected pop producer Steve Refling and augmented by some of L.A.’s finest pop performers, including Nick Walusko (Brian Wilson, the Wondermints), Probyn Gregory (Brian Wilson), Mike Randle (Baby Lemonade, Love), Rick Gallego (Cloud Eleven) and less obviously the string section from the Stockholm Strings N’ Horns, for many the results will be pop heaven. Multi-tracking his vocals has worked a treat, although on his version of George Harrison’s ‘Dark Sweet Lady’ he sounds a little outside his comfort zone. Elsewhere though, Bragg’s harmonies, the lush melodies and shimmering flourishes of instrumental prowess shine through with impressive regularity; both Rick Gallego’s subtle pedal steel on ‘Forever Days’ and ‘Death Of Caroline’ as well as Probyn Gregory’s horns on ‘Lived This Life Too Long’ are especially effective. During the long gloom of winter I can’t recommend a better remedy; Nelson Bragg’s very appealing debut offering respite and a delightful antidote to this time of year when the days dissipate into night all too soon.
Track Listing:-
1 Forever Days2 Tell Me I'm Wrong
3 I Dare You (Show Me Love)
4 Return The Love You Take
5 Dark Sweet Lady
6 Every Minute Of The Day
7 Death Of Caroline
8 Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark
9 Lived This Life Too Long
10 Tell Someone
11 Father's Foolish Will
12 Turn The Darkness Into Gold
Band Links:-
http://nelsonbragg.com/https://www.facebook.com/Nelson-Bragg-52968461248/
https://twitter.com/SteelDerrickMus
https://www.youtube.com/user/ElleGee777
https://plus.google.com/117986111924287473691
interviews |
|
Interview (2012) |
|
| Andy Cassidy speaks to Brian Wilson percussionist and Los Angeles-based musician Nelson Bragg about his long musical career, and just released second solo album,‘We Get What We Want’ |
soundcloud
reviews |
|
We Get What We Want (2012) |
|
| Exuberant power pop on second solo album from Brian Wilson and Beach Boys percussionist and drummer, Nelson Bragg |
most viewed articles
current edition
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities - #15- On Being Dignified and Old aka Ten Tips From Jah Wobble On How To Be Happy.Dennis Tufano - Copernicus Center, Chicago, 19/7/2024
Elliott Murphy - Interview
Wreckless Eric - Interview
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities - #16: Living in the Minds of Strangers
In Dreams Begin Responsibilities - #17: Tom Robinson
Adrian Gurvitz - Interview
Norman Rodger - Interview
Chris Spedding - Interview
Penumbra - Interview
most viewed reviews
current edition
Groovy Uncle - Making ExcusesPhilip Parfitt - The Dark Light
Jules Winchester - The Journey
Hawkestrel - Chaos Rocks
Bill Wyman - Drive My Car
Ross Couper Band - The Homeroad
Deep Purple - =1
Popstar - Obscene
John Murry and Michael Timmins - A Little Bit of Grace and Decay
Splashgirl and Robert Aiki Aubrey Lowe - More Human
Pennyblackmusic Regular Contributors
Adrian Janes
Amanda J. Window
Andrew Twambley
Anthony Dhanendran
Benjamin Howarth
Cila Warncke
Daniel Cressey
Darren Aston
Dastardly
Dave Goodwin
Denzil Watson
Dominic B. Simpson
Eoghan Lyng
Fiona Hutchings
Harry Sherriff
Helen Tipping
Jamie Rowland
John Clarkson
Julie Cruickshank
Kimberly Bright
Lisa Torem
Maarten Schiethart