The Briggs – Leaving The Ways

The first impression you get from a CD is from it’s cover. Lately, there hasn’t been many covers which have made the CD jump out of the CD rack and grabbed my attention. But when I looked at The Briggs’s new EP, Leaving The Ways, I finally received a good impression. The artwork of the pirate ships was done very well, very professional, and very eye catching. But in reality, the cover means nothing. It just pulls you’re attention towards the album, for you to actually pay attention to the album, you need to have some good quality songs on it. And as soon as the first track started, I knew that this EP had some good quality songs that will keep me listening to the album for a long time afterwards.

The trio plays a brand of exciting street punk very similar to that of The Lawrence Arms (when Brendan is singing) and One Man Army. It tends to be pretty simple three-chord punk rock with slightly rusty vocals that get stuck in your head right away. The choruses are catchy and simple, even before the end of your first listen you will be singing along with the choruses of the songs. The songs are about murders, along with being trapped in a dungeon and other songs mocking the top 40 countdown and songs of self-empowerment. They are high-energy songs that get your blood flowing and your adrenaline pumping. The Briggs are the type of band that I would love to have the chance to see live and see their high-energy songs played right in front of my eyes.

I don’t know any of The Briggs older stuff, but if this EP is any indication, I should definitely be thinking about picking up some of their old albums while I wait for the band’s next full length to be released.