The Browns Schizophrenic Psychopath
The Browns are (is) 'dp' who is based in London and his bio is, in his own words,
• Appeared on MAGPIE in the 70's
• At art college from 77-80 met the CLASH
• Wrote thesis for degree on NME
• Roadied for CHARLES SHAAR MURRAY ( Blast Furnace )
• Did design drank beer etc etc
• Started band in 86 - was busy up to this point.
• First 12" released on MUTE/RHYTHM KING - No 11 in ROCKPOOL in USA.
• Signed Album deal with MCA
• Recorded album released 12" - John Peel played it - liked it.
• Track remixed by C&C included in Hollywood movie featuring PETER FALK/COLUMBO & JERRY LEWIS
• MCA bought by Japanese - left to rot
• Went back to design - doing sleeves for CHRIS PARRY ( Fiction etc )
• Art directed stills on 13 LEVIS commercials including BRAD PITT in desert.
• Played football with ROBBIE WILLIAMS
• Employed DAVE STEWART ( Eurthymics ) as photographer for ad campaign
• Got bored.
• Started writing music again this summer.
Schizphrenic Psychopath is an interesting album reminiscent of some of the early 'Krautrock' and Bowie during his Berlin/Eno days. I liked the images for the tracks and the simple one word titles (although a little confusing as track 3 is TEN).
It starts off well and I was enjoying it however as I got to track 5 and 6 it was all starting to sound too similar as it needed some respite. Relief was at hand by track 8 and the last 3 tracks ended on highs. There's a good sound although a little raw, needing some variation in pace/guitar sound/vocals but overall it's a fairly unique sound. Allowances should be made as it is currently in demo form for development.
Please give it a listen and send dp your comments - after all, anyone who plays football with Robbie Williams deserves a second chance!
The debut for The Browns can be heard here
