Mix Tape
© Copyright-The Suggestions
(711574481927)
Record Label: Mr. Duck Records
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Fans of well-produced power-pop sound should appreciate "Mix Tape", the full-band effort from NYC-based singer-songwriter John Brodeur and the Suggestions. The Suggestions were born when Brodeur teamed with guitarist-bassist Keith Hosmer and drummer Jason Schultz. These four new original songs (plus a fine cover of George Harrison's "Art of Dying" and a revamped version of the "Tiger Pop" track "Changing Your Mind") display a polished, road-ready rock & roll outfit. Songs like "Be True" and "Birthday Girl" were minor radio hits in early 2003, as the Suggestions reached CMJ's top 150, and the top 10 at commercial-alternative-specialty radio. The record recieved a warm round of applause from the media, and the group toured the east coast and midwest throughout 2003. The band was also asked to open for groups ranging from Vertical Horizon to Fountains of Wayne to Paranoid Social Club to Gavin DeGraw.
John Brodeur came to recognition with "Tiger Pop", his 2001 solo debut album. The record's combination of earnest lyrics, bold melodies, and experimental instrumentation, garnered strongly favorable reviews from the media and fans alike. It was a great creative payoff from the young pop maestro, after toiling for several years prior with numerous failed bands. "Infected" and "Sucker" became featured tracks on retail and media samplers, and Brodeur took opening slots with the likes of They Might Be Giants, Angie Aparo, David Poe, Freedy Johnston, and more.
While the Suggestions are no longer, Brodeur is now fronting the trio Maggie Mayday. Their debut album will be released in 2009. Visit maggiemayday.com for more info.
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