The Brigadier has done it again. What a gorgeous new holiday record that really is something special. The final part to his seasonal themed EP anthology boasts an exquisite collection of songs as fresh and as a cool as a warm summer breeze. 

All tracks are done with tremendous conviction by an artist who is confident and comfortable with his musical direction; great power pop stompers and slow moving ballads, gentle, caring, beautifully crafted and performed.

The first track “When The Sun Comes Out” is a fast, bouncy number; this superb rocker is sung with tremendous energy, rousing harmonies; The Brigadier soaring up to an incredible high range, is simply awesome. Followed nicely with the atmospheric “Swansong” oozing with simmering undertones and complimented by the delightful “Down On The Beach” and tender “A Holiday Romance”; all songs dripping with sun-kissed nostalgia for seaside resorts and aching with longing for some hot summer love. 

Put “Holiday Special” on your iPod and just drift away to this year’s sunny new soundtrack for summer.
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