BIRD STREETS — PRESS

PRESS

“★★★★ Clever twists, rich harmonies, and intricate guitar work . . . Attention to craft stands above all.” -AllMusic

"★★★★★ A contemporary masterpiece that conjures indie rock's glory days." -Albumism

“★★★★ A fantastic blend of power pop and indie rock that manages to sound like one of the best ’90s albums that didn’t come out until now.” -Blurt

“★★★★ Brodeur’s smart lyrics imbue their sunny pop melodies with graceful substance.” -Pasadena Weekly

“The hooks are infectious and the vibes are right in the pocket. Listen to just one song and you'll find yourself humming along for the rest of the day.” -NPR Music

“Timeless and honest . . . A fine balance between melody, tension, character, meaning and relatability that few artists are able to strike.” -The Deli

"One of the prime architects of present-day rock." -Americana Highways

"A rock-solid power pop gem.” -PopMatters

“Introspective art wrapped in beguiling indie rock [and] gifted storytelling.” -Music Connection

“Luxurious and literate. Each and every song on Lagoon hits its mark.” -Rock ‘n’ Roll Truth

“An emotional tour de force.” -Glide

"Lagoon is as heady a meditation on divorce and separation as Marvin Gaye’s Here My Dear and Chris Isaak’s Forever Blue.” -Rock and Roll Globe

“Inspired, laden with heartfelt, lovingly-written, thoughtful-yet-catchy pop. A decided Big Star III vibe.” -The Big Takeover

“A major effort.” -The Vinyl District

“John Brodeur is a master of the power pop craft.” -Twangville

“No shortage of powerful pop gems. A most tasty slice of modern American indie-rock pie.” -Audiophile Review

“Clever wordplay, earworm-worthy melodies and that inexplicable ‘just right’ feel that distinguishes a simply good record from a great one.” -Audiophile Review

“Lagoon gets even better with repeated spins.” -Musoscribe

"An immediate home run…will capture the hearts of every lover of melodic pop-rock sophistication.” -Power Of Pop

"1960s guitar jangle, 1970s guitar crunch, sharp lyrical wordplay, and hooks hooks hooks. Glorious." -CD Hotlist

“Brodeur should be known as one of the great singer-songwriters." -I Don’t Hear A Single

"An explosion of aural color. One of the best albums of 2018." -Coachella Valley Weekly