I’ve been a big fan of Don Broco since September last year and I’ve downloaded every single song of theirs to date. So when I found out they were releasing a mini album I was ecstatic to hear all their new material just before their ‘Big Fat Smile’ tour kicked into action. The day when I got it, no word of a lie I started screaming with excitement and then played the whole album on full volume to my mum’s displeasure.
Every song on this album is energetic and fun just like the Donny B boys themselves and it makes me want to live my life and have more fun. The front of the album cover is simple-blue background with Don Broco written in white bold. The back shows all the songs that have been recorded on to this album and the actual CD is the same layout as the cover and even lists the songs on it too. All in all, the album cover is not cluttered and too in your face-it’s pure Don Broco style. =]
Don Broco are a genuine band from Bedford, UK that consist of 4 members-Rob Damiani (lead vocals), Simon Delaney (guitar and vocals), Luke Rayner (Bass and vocals) and Matt Donnelly (Drums and vocals). These lads have been friends for years and it doesn’t look like anything will break this friendship up, even future relationships. Don Broco are not like the typical bands on TV today who are the same as each other whether it’s in screamo, heavy metal or pop-punk. They are an exceptional band with a different sound to bring to the world with their up beat music and well written songs that make you want to dance around and sing-very badly in my case hahaha.
Don Broco have released several previous songs including the nation’s favourite ‘Thug Workout’ and their first ever recorded track ‘Chemistry’ but have recently only just self released their first album-‘Big Fat Smile’. Yeah that’s right guys self released, British record labels are missing out big time. ‘Big Fat Smile’ has six brilliantly composed tracks that just make you want to sing so loud you don’t give a damn if you make a complete ass of yourself. These songs are as follows:
1/Dreamboy
2/MetalFace
3/Beautiful Morning
4/Top of the World
5/I'm Good
6/Do What We Do
I absolutely love every single song on this album because they are positive, addictive to listen to and extremely catchy. I would have to say though my two favourites on there are ‘Beautiful Morning’ and ‘I’m Good’.
I love ‘Beautiful Morning’ because it’s an amazing song because the lyrics are brilliant and the video for this song is great because it shows both sides of Don Broco-the funny side as well as the talented side. In my opinion, the best lyric is in the 2nd verse at 1:06, ‘I’ve been feeding up a big fat smile/beaming so wide watching the night roll by’. I love this lyric because to me it explains that when someone is in a place e.g. a house party where everyone’s getting wasted, the person wants to show that they are having good time to everyone by smiling but on the inside are miserable and want to go home.
I love ‘I’m Good’ because Simon plays his guitar quickly and high-pitched at the start before going into the real beat of the song. ‘I’m Good’ isn’t as loud as the other songs on this album but there is an advantage to this, hearing Rob’s fantastic voice and accent especially when he sings ‘Shine it’s your time to shine/Shine it’s your time /it’s all good’ at 2:16. Though there isn’t a video for this song yet, knowing the lads there will be one very soon because this song is awesome!
On the other hand, the only song on ‘Big Fat Smile’ that I’m not too fussed about is ‘Metalface’. The reason for this is because and this is just my opinion I don’t feel it links well with the rest of the album because this song is too fast paced compared to the other songs. Also, the rate at which Rob sings in this song makes it a bit hard for listeners who are singing to keep up with the lyrics without looking like a complete idiot (especially if you’re in your car on a grid locked motorway). However, even though the comments above are a bit negative, I do like this song because it is good and it’s by Don Broco and I may be a bit crazy about them!
So basically, Don Broco’s ‘Big Fat Smile’ is an awesome album and I’m glad I purchased it. They are an amazing band to see live so if you want to catch them in action go to their facebook, twitter and myspace pages for any info.
Or if you want to listen to their songs before buying anything then head to their youtube channel.
Finally before I go check out Don Broco’s song ‘Dreamboy’ but the acoustic version on youtube because it shows that they can still rock out even if they only have Rob’s voice and Simon and Luke are on acoustic guitars. The song is available to download from iTunes right now!
I cannot wait until 26th Feb 2011
Guys get buying!!
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