Mtm Music & Publish
2006
It Comes In Waves
About This Album
Martin Briley opens his first new album in 21 years with "I never thought I'd come back" -- and the irony is missed by no one. And on this opening title track, there is the euphoria that comes with hearing the first new Briley album since his dynamite trilogy of '80s albums. Having mainly worked as a songwriter for other artists over the last two decades, Briley has certainly honed his craft as a writer -- but true devotees have missed his knack for intermingling ultra-clever wordplay, irresistible hooks, and edgy vocal performances that belied the subversion lurking beneath his complex lyrics. The man is a master at concocting delectable pop songs, but they have never had more bite than when he has performed them himself. And, though this may not be the Martin Briley of the '80s, there are many moments on It Comes in Waves when one triumphantly cries, "Briley is definitely back!" The gorgeous melodies and guitar work of "It Comes in Waves," the lush production of "In the Dim Light of a Brand New Day," the trademark snarl used to evoke the dystopian "Church of Disney," the lightning-fast power pop of "Me and My Invisible Friend," the Hair-like coda to "I Don't Think She Misses Me at All" -- these are all classic Briley moments.
Track List (try tracks 1,2,3,4,5 and 10)

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