Andrews, Kyle / Brighter Than The Sun
| Album: | Brighter Than The Sun | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Andrews, Kyle | Added: | Jul 2013 | |
| Label: | Elephant Lady Records | |||
A-File Activity
| Add Date: | 2013-07-14 | Pull Date: | 2013-09-15 |
|---|
| Week Ending: | Sep 15 | Sep 8 | Sep 1 | Aug 25 | Aug 18 | Aug 11 | Jul 28 | Jul 21 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airplays: | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Dec 29, 2023: | KZSU Time Traveler
The Way To Wonder |
4. | Jun 26, 2015: | Time Traveler
Lion |
|
| 2. | Oct 30, 2015: | Time Traveler
The Way To Wonder |
5. | Jun 19, 2015: | Time Traveler
Lion |
|
| 3. | Sep 04, 2015: | Time Traveler
The Way To Wonder |
6. | Mar 13, 2015: | Time Traveler (Friday the 13th)
The Way To Wonder |
Album Review
Francis D
Reviewed 2013-07-11
Reviewed 2013-07-11
“Brighter Than the Sun” Kyle Andrews
Catchy, danceable indie pop from Nashville-based singer-songwriter. This is Andrews’ fourth full-length CD since 2006, with a couple of EPs thrown in along the way. (Check out “Real Blasty,” his 2009 release in our library.) His stated philosophy of, “I make music that makes people happy,” certainly comes through in this release.
— Francis
Recommended: 10, 1, 4, 5, 3, 6. No FCCs.
1. (4:01) Lion — Really strong opener. Lightly tripping and floating synths with an excellent rhythm track and nice changes in dynamics — punctuated by handclaps. Andrews’ upper register vocals create a strong hook. ***
2. (2:58) I Want That Heart — More spacey and frantic. Male vocals with female chorus.
3. (3:44) Crystal Ball — Pulsing synths and catchy, danceable beats make this one of the potential singles on the CD. **
4. (3:17) Looking Up — Starts softly, then shifts into a medium-fast tune with a great bass line that drives the bouncy melody. ***
5. (3:47) Exfoliare (Gotta Make Moves) — Shimmering synths lead into a
bigger, bolder almost-power pop arrangement. **
6. (2:36) If You Wanna Shine — Buzzy, pulsing synths; thumping drum line; handclaps; and shouts of “woo!” carry this dance number. **
7. (2:39) Falling into Flying — Circular, descending runs of notes create a sense of falling from great heights.
8. (2:56) Brighter Than the Sun — Sunny, lighthearted melody set to a trip hop beat.
9. (2:59) Set Your Heart at Ease — Group chorus and doubled vocals lend themselves to the anthemic feel.
10. (4:31) The Way to Wonder — Starts with acoustic guitar and synthesized handclaps, building to a big, bubbly finish. Complex arrangement — strong production throughout. Fun song — my favorite! ****
Catchy, danceable indie pop from Nashville-based singer-songwriter. This is Andrews’ fourth full-length CD since 2006, with a couple of EPs thrown in along the way. (Check out “Real Blasty,” his 2009 release in our library.) His stated philosophy of, “I make music that makes people happy,” certainly comes through in this release.
— Francis
Recommended: 10, 1, 4, 5, 3, 6. No FCCs.
1. (4:01) Lion — Really strong opener. Lightly tripping and floating synths with an excellent rhythm track and nice changes in dynamics — punctuated by handclaps. Andrews’ upper register vocals create a strong hook. ***
2. (2:58) I Want That Heart — More spacey and frantic. Male vocals with female chorus.
3. (3:44) Crystal Ball — Pulsing synths and catchy, danceable beats make this one of the potential singles on the CD. **
4. (3:17) Looking Up — Starts softly, then shifts into a medium-fast tune with a great bass line that drives the bouncy melody. ***
5. (3:47) Exfoliare (Gotta Make Moves) — Shimmering synths lead into a
bigger, bolder almost-power pop arrangement. **
6. (2:36) If You Wanna Shine — Buzzy, pulsing synths; thumping drum line; handclaps; and shouts of “woo!” carry this dance number. **
7. (2:39) Falling into Flying — Circular, descending runs of notes create a sense of falling from great heights.
8. (2:56) Brighter Than the Sun — Sunny, lighthearted melody set to a trip hop beat.
9. (2:59) Set Your Heart at Ease — Group chorus and doubled vocals lend themselves to the anthemic feel.
10. (4:31) The Way to Wonder — Starts with acoustic guitar and synthesized handclaps, building to a big, bubbly finish. Complex arrangement — strong production throughout. Fun song — my favorite! ****
Track Listing