MP3 Timothy Bracken - Disrepair

Indie Rock/Neo Folk

15 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Roots Rock, FOLK: Folk Pop



Details:
Timothy Bracken stands out prominently among the new generation of songwriters on the rise. He became fascinated with the recording process after hearing Todd Rundgren's "Something/Anything" in 1995 and immediately began writing songs, at the age of fourteen, amassing a catalog of over 100 songs before he turned 20. Bracken believes that the listener should be engaged on all levels, not just by a catchy chorus, a snappy beat, or a fake kind-of-southern/Eddie Vedder-type accent. These beliefs shine through in his music. Because he is fluent on the drums, guitar, bass, and keys, Timothy Bracken is able to realize his own vision throughout his work. He is very familiar with the importance of restraint, delivering songs that are concise, profound, and at times alternately heart-wrenching and humorous.

Disrepair (Toadfish 2004) is Timothy's debut album as a solo artist, and features sparse acoustic ballads, quirky folk, intelligent pop, one long lighter-waving guitar solo, and even some good old-fashioned noise. Timothy produced the album totally independently, recording and playing all the instruments himself. Rob LeBourdais helped out with some of the mastering.

Timothy will be featured on an upcoming tribute album to Peter Case which will be released by Hungry For Music 2004. The project will also feature the likes of Richard Buckner, Todd Snider, Will Kimbrough, John Prine, Sam Phillips, and many more acclaimed songwriters.

Timothy has played in many bands, including bass, drums, and guitar for June Star and Mark McKay. He currently plays in a band called Sweetiepie Jones, which features songs by Timothy and Lee Wilhoit. Phoebus Spiliotopoulos (from the band, Phoebus) plays lead guitar and Rob LeBourdais (formerly of Mother May I) plays drums. They are currently working on a rock project to be released in late 2004.

Tim has performed solo and with these bands at many music venues including Jammin Java, the State Theater (both in northern VA), CBGB's in NYC, Iota in Arlington, VA, and Fletchers in Baltimore and Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ, where he was also interviewed about his solo projects at the NJ/NY radio station WFMU. He has also been included in several festivals such as Clarendon Day in Arlington, VA and Art On the Avenue in Alexandria, VA.


Bracken's qualities have been noted recently by the press, prompting one reviewer to claim he is "blessed with a recipe for success." The Washington Post says Timothy "has a knack for writing songs that are engagingly tuneful and emotionally complex within the same verse...his pop smarts shine through." Several others have asked to interview him about his new release, including the Washington City Paper.


Timothy is located in the Washington, DC area.