Balance and Timing is Before Braille's fourth studio recording, released as a "Holiday EP" in 2004 by Sunset Alliance and Bad News Bears Records.
| Balance and Timing | ||||
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| Released | February 24, 2004 | |||
| Recorded | Flying Blanket Recording | |||
| Genre | Indie rock, Experimental Rock, Post-Rock, Math Rock | |||
| Length | 22:10 | |||
| Label | Sunset Alliance(ALLY 027) Bad News Bears Records | |||
| Producer | Bob Hoag, and Before Braille | |||
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Reception
editCritical reception
editStephen Carradini at independentclauses.com loved the record, exclaiming "I wish they would make more music like this, as it’s simply stunning."[1] Chelsea Ide at the Phoenix New Times observed that through the Balance and Timing EP, Before Braille's "honesty and musical versatility" was able to "elicit a range of different emotions."[2] Finally, the bloggers at Cougar Microbes called this release one of "a string of amazing releases" that "showcases frontman David Jensen‘s knack for a melody and sharp lyrical wit."[3]
However, David Cobb at Splendidzine.com did not feel that the record met expectations. According to him, the "Balance and Timing EP is a reasonably good 'me too' to Jimmy Eat World's discography, but that's Before Braille's only substantial accomplishment so far."[4]
Radio play and commercial success
editBecause of its "Christmas-themed" single, Merry Christmas, I'm Cheating, this little EP put Before Braille into the regular radio rotation in the Phoenix metro area during the holiday season.[5]
In addition, some of the tracks included on this EP ultimately found themselves on Tired of Not Being Away From Here, which made at least a 5-week run on the CMJ 200 charts, peaking at number 77.[6]
Track listing
edit| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Merry Christmas, I'm Cheating" | 3:37 |
| 2. | "Help Is on the Way Now" | 4:27 |
| 3. | "Limb from Limb" | 2:53 |
| 4. | "Ex-mas Eve" | 3:39 |
| 5. | "Fight or Flight" | 3:41 |
| 6. | "Camera Disdain" | 3:59 |
References
edit- ^ Independentclauses.com Review Archived 2012-07-18 at archive.today retrieved 02-06-12
- ^ Ide, Chelsea. Before Braille The Phoenix New Times, Nov. 18, 2004 retrieved 02-06-12
- ^ Cougar Microbes, Christmas with a Twist, Dec. 24, 2012 retrieved 2012-05-01
- ^ Splendidezine.com Review retrieved 02-06-12
- ^ Ching, Albert. "Musical Advent Calendar: Before Braille, "Merry Christmas, I'm Cheating" OC Weekly, Dec. 9, 2008 Archived 2012-02-07 at the Wayback Machine retrieved 02-06-12
- ^ CMJ New Music Monthly, Issue 135, 2004 retrieved 01-12-12