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ALBUM REVIEW: OhBree ‘Burn Bridges, Burn Pies’

How would I describe OhBree? A little dark, a little goofy, and not at all serious. 

OhBree are not at all what people would expect. Picture a vocalist, a keyboardist, a drummer, a trumpet player, a trombone player, a couple of guitarists, a saxophonist, a bassist and a trombone player. Yep, that’s them. Their infectiously poppy music creates an interesting mix that meets at the intersection of circus punk and mid-00′s indie rock.

Their newest full-length Burn Bridges, Burn Pies blends the light-hearted theatrical music featured in their debut album Death By Broomstick with the dark storylines in their second release We Miss You Edward, Come Home.

With 13 songs, there is a lot to draw from on this album. Whether it’s the spooky blues-heavy track “16 Years” that sounds like it was pulled straight out of a modern Frankenstein movie, or the raspy rock’n’roll inspired “Which Doctor, Witch Doctor?” listening to this album in its entirety is a journey. 

Like a fun house full of mirrors at the carnival, there are several twists and turns in this album that will surprise you and excite you all at the same time.

“Mr. Sweet” is one of the catchiest songs on the album, yet it wraps up at a little over a minute. A few more seconds and this song would be perfect. Vocalist Andrew Scott emphasizes every syllable in song, most notably in chorus “We lived a life so ordinary” which goes well with the theatrical theme of the release.  

“Spine” is a fast-paced banger. It's almost hard to follow, but that's the beauty of it. There is a sense of urgency to the song, and although it is dark, talking about how “you can't feel anything when they break your spine,” the happy tune would do well played over a silent Disney animation.

This album was well produced and intentional, both things I’ve come to associate the band with. 

Burn Bridges, Burn Pies sees the band experimenting more with their horn section, as noted by their interesting harmonies and build ups that weren’t as prominent in their previous releases. 

It’s hard for me to get into albums that have more than 10 songs. OhBree managed to turn that around for me. I blame it on their phenomenal transitions--each song blends seamlessly into the next, often with interesting overlays like whistles and talking teleprompters, making it seem like you're listening to one long song instead of 13 individual ones. 

One thing OhBree do extremely well is that they don’t take themselves too seriously. Their music is upbeat and poppy yet dark and intense, making me want to jump up and dance as I wait for them to release new music.

Reviewed by: Angela Flores

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OhBree: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website

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EP REVIEW: OhBree “Feed Me Poison”

OhBree are not all what listeners would expect. Then again, the band released an EP that features an illustration of a weenie dog trumpet, snake saxophone, and giraffe baritone on the cover.

The band’s recent EP, Feed Me Poison, is a four-track album with sounds ranging from ska influences with cow bells and horns to indie electronic sounds with buzzing synths, spunky vocals, and poignant drums.

The nine-piece, Philadelphia band aren’t your traditional punk group. OhBree make music their own way and create tunes that are snarky, witty, and, above all else, catchy.

The EP is hard to classify into a single genre. The release sounds like a cross between circus punk, industrial indie pop, and the type of music one expects to hear playing on television shows late at night.

The opening track, "Manfish," is a quirky, ska-influenced song that would go well in the background of an old, black-and-white Mickey Mouse video clip. The song seamlessly fades into “C’est La Vie,” a more spoken word-esque track with harmonies that are to die for. The song is warm despite its dark lyrics about how “this complicated life ain’t always what you want it to be.”

“(Does Your) Ghost (Haunt the Place You Die In, or Does it Go Home?),” stands out among the EP. The fun song opens up with lyrics, "If there's one thing in life you can be sure if, it's that you will certainly die and so will everyone you love." The song is a bit overwhelming, to say the least, with it’s burlesque, comedic vibes and layers upon layers of sound effects. However, the track is a good embodiment of your typical OhBree song with its lighthearted stories that accurately depict the not-so-glorious aspects of life.

"Moon," the EP's final song, feels like walking around the crazy mirror house, feeling unsteady but sure that you can find your way out. The track’s eerie beat, coupled with mesmerizing horns and building background harmonies creates a powerful song that transforms listeners into a time that was so close, yet seems like it was ages ago.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is known for fostering some of the punk scene’s greatest acts. Although punk prides itself in going against the grain, few groups actually accomplish that. But here are OhBree, a group who, despite being active in the scene since 2010, are continuing to make waves because of their willingness to go against the status quo. 

On this release, the band created their own brand of indie, pop, unclassifiable, circus punk that, despite the connotations that may come with it, sounds phenomenal.

Reviewed by: Angela Flores

Get Connected:

OhBree: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Website

Feed Me Poison: iTunes | Spotify 

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AXS – Andrew Scott of OhBree talks about Poison, Primus, Python, and more

AXS – Andrew Scott of OhBree talks about Poison, Primus, Python, and more

Philadelphia’s Oh Bree is set to release a new EP entitled Feed Me Poison on March 11. As the band readies for upcoming performances in support of the release, frontman Andrew Scott took some time to talk with AXS about OhBree’s new EP, the band’s influences, bleeding for his craft, and more. Here is that conversation. AXS: How did the members of OhBree meet? Andrew: It’s not a very original…

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OhBree releases "Manfish" Single!

OhBree releases “Manfish” Single!

Album Artwork By: Kate Otte

OhBree Releases “Manfish” Single off “Feed Me Poison”

OhBree, the off kilter, octo-member band with a severely quirky indie pop rock sound is back with “Manfish” off of their new EP “Feed Me Poison”due out March 11th. To get you extremely stoked on their new release they dropped this single and I can tell you that it’s a seriously powerful example of what this…

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THURSDAY SHOWS – 08/27/15

THURSDAY SHOWS – 08/27/15

>>> Dead Tenors (Last Show), Ohbree (Vinyl Release), Upholstery, Ganou @ PhilaMOCA – 7:30PM

Dead Tenors Alternative, Indie, Rock Facebook //bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=297830971/size=small/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=de270f/

OhBree Gypsy, Punk, Alternative Facebook / Twitter / Tumblr / Website //bandcamp.com/EmbeddedPlayer/v=2/album=2783822564/size=small/bgcol=ffffff/linkcol=de270f/

Upholstery Rock,…

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THURSDAY SHOWS – 08/27/15

>>> Dead Tenors (Last Show), Ohbree (Vinyl Release), Upholstery, Ganou @ PhilaMOCA – 7:30PM

Dead Tenors Alternative, Indie, Rock Facebook

OhBree Gypsy, Punk, Alternative Facebook / Twitter / Tumblr / Website

Upholstery Rock, Psych, Prog Facebook / Website

Ganou Electronic, Ambient, Soul

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Thursday Shows – 08/27/15

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REVIEW: Death By Broomstick - OhBree

With Death By Broomstick the Philly gypsy-punks, OhBree, will swing and sway you into their avant-garde imagination with their dramatic instrumentation ie bright and sassy horns. The album is appropriately titled as it sums up its dark yet fun-loving attitude. The songs on Death By Broomstick are a mix of circus-pop with a punk attitude and a touch of burlesque mysticism that evoke a carefully carefree vibe as the band explores different parts of the gypsy-punk spectrum.

There are appealingly eerie tracks such as “Carefulness” and “Death By Broomstick," then there are sweeter, more heartfelt jams like “Sweater,” where Andrew Scott declares, “I can make you better than a sweater on a cold and rainy day could ever make you.”

"When I Become a Stranger" is a pleasantly simple acoustic song that allows a break from the mass instrumentation on the rest of the tracks, and allows Scott’s anguished voice to shine through before it begins to warp and echo towards the end, blending into one of our favorite tracks, the harmony rich “Salt”. The layers of synths and vocals supported by the consistently vivacious drums make it an instantly addicting song.

OhBree is a band to watch out for - they put a modern and fun spin on gypsy punk music comparable to legends of the genre such as Motherhead Bug or Golem, mixed with vocal influences from bands like Grizzly Bear and the Front Bottoms. Get the album here!

LCM Score: 7/10

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