![]() The inclusion of violin on a number of tracks is also a nice touch. It is one of the most mature things the band has ever recorded – what a way to end things. This song really ends things with a bang. The best is saved for last with the 10-minute epic “Passages” from the 2004 album of the same name. 4 songs are included from when they were known as Arise From Thorns, giving fans a glimpse into their early material, and you can clearly see how the band has progressed since then. It’s really a pretty sounding song that is a bit of a ballad, but it is has more to offer than your standard ballad. “Before Nightfall” in particular is very memorable. “Before Nightfall”, “Trapped Inside” and “Candle in the Dark” are all solid choices. Three songs from 2002’s “Searching for the Sun” – arguably the band’s best release – are up next. This song features some impressive changes. It just plain rips and the vocal work of Michelle Loose can’t be denied as well, her vocal style is somewhat unique and it blends well with the music. The 2004 EP “Passages” is represented with “Words”. Check out the excellent guitar solo on this one. The second track “Driven” is one of my favorite songs the band has ever recorded. Right off the bat you get a sense of diversity of Brave. The first three songs are taken from the band’s 2008 album “ Monuments”. But really this is a band with several different layers and that makes them hard to categorize. The songs – for the most part – are presented in reverse chronological order. They have just released a comprehensive compilation CD titled “ Lost in Retrospect”. Their music can be described as progressive rock and metal with a touch of the avantgarde. In that time the band have released 4 full-length CDs and 2 EPs, yet they have still managed to fly a bit under the radar. Back then they were known as Arise From Thorns (having adopted their current moniker in 2001 for the “Waste Deep in Dark Waters” EP). It’s hard to believe that it’s been 12 years since Virginia’s Brave released their first recordings. ![]()
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