The Age of Octeen, Braid, Music CD

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The Age of Octeen


1	My Baby Smokes 3:15
2	Nineteen Seventy Five 3:04
3	Driver 3:42
4	Jimmy Go Swimmer 2:25
5	Movie CLock Star 5:45
6	Eulalia, Eulalia 3:50
7	Grace Car, Pt. 1 4:10
8	Harrison Ford 4:00
9	American Typewriter 3:19
10	The Chandelier Swing 3:24
11	Autobiography 1:04

Biography

Editorial Reviews

Braid's second full-length, The Age of Octeen, exudes a passion and roughness reminiscent of high school. From the boyish shouted/sung vocals to the straightforward, punk-influenced guitars to the lyrics dealing with failed relationships and memories, the album has an unpolished, garage-band energy. Although the album has that raw quality, there isn't a weak track on it. The first track, "My Baby Smokes," starts with quiet, mumbled lyrics, rolling drums, and understated guitars before bursting into wailing vocals backed by a wall of sound. "American Typewriter" is a little more complex with its tight, staccato drumming and quick guitar riffs. "Chandelier Swing" and "Autobiography" close the album on a quieter, more thoughtful note. Overall, The Age of Octeen is a solid effort that manages to capture the abandon and freedom of being 19. Tracy Frey, All Music Guide

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The Age of Octeen


1	My Baby Smokes 3:15
2	Nineteen Seventy Five 3:04
3	Driver 3:42
4	Jimmy Go Swimmer 2:25
5	Movie CLock Star 5:45
6	Eulalia, Eulalia 3:50
7	Grace Car, Pt. 1 4:10
8	Harrison Ford 4:00
9	American Typewriter 3:19
10	The Chandelier Swing 3:24
11	Autobiography 1:04

All Music Guide

Braid's second full-length, The Age of Octeen, exudes a passion and roughness reminiscent of high school. From the boyish shouted/sung vocals to the straightforward, punk-influenced guitars to the lyrics dealing with failed relationships and memories, the album has an unpolished, garage-band energy. Although the album has that raw quality, there isn't a weak track on it. The first track, "My Baby Smokes," starts with quiet, mumbled lyrics, rolling drums, and understated guitars before bursting into wailing vocals backed by a wall of sound. "American Typewriter" is a little more complex with its tight, staccato drumming and quick guitar riffs. "Chandelier Swing" and "Autobiography" close the album on a quieter, more thoughtful note. Overall, The Age of Octeen is a solid effort that manages to capture the abandon and freedom of being 19. Tracy Frey

Product Details

Format: CD
Original Release: 1996
Release Date: 09/07/1999
Label: MUD RECORDS
Catalog No.: 18
UPC: 795306201823
Sales Rank: 123,665

Album Credits
Performance Credits
Braid		Primary Artist, Primary Artist

Technical Credits
Bob Nanna		Contributor
Roy Ewing		Contributor
Todd Bell		Contributor
Chris Broach		Contributor
Steve Lamos		Contributor