''The Brothers Martin'' is the self-titled debut of
The Brothers Martin, a band consistent of brothers
Ronnie and
Jason Martin, founders of
Joy Electric
Joy Electric is the brand label for a series of electropop/synthpop productions by Ronnie Martin. Martin began producing music under the Joy Electric name in 1994, after the demise of Dance House Children, a band Ronnie was in with his brothe ...
and
Starflyer 59
Starflyer 59 is an American alternative rock band from Riverside, California, that was founded in 1993 by Jason Martin (musician), Jason Martin, brother of Ronnie Martin (musician), Ronnie Martin of Joy Electric. While Jason Martin has written ...
, respectively. It is the brothers' first collaborative effort since 1991's
Dance House Children and somewhat of an amalgamation of both artists' musical influences.
All of the music was entirely written, produced and performed by Ronnie and Jason with the exception of live drums played by Alex Albert from the band
Project 86
Project 86 is an American rock band from Orange County, California, formed in 1996. The band has released twelve albums, which have collectively sold nearly 500,000 units worldwide, two EPs, two DVDs, and one live album.
In 1998, BEC Recordings ...
.
On May 1, 2007, The Brothers Martin (180 gram LP) was released, a limited pressing of 500 copies on 180 gram vinyl put out by ClerestoryAV and Tooth & Nail Records.
Track listing
# Communication
# The Harsh Effects of Time
# The Missionary
# The Deaf, They Will Hear
# The Plot That Weaves
# Fears to Remember
# Opportunities
# The Behaviour Explains
# Get the Money
# Life on Strings
Personnel
*
Ronnie Martin - Synthesizers, Drum and Bass Programming, Lead Vocals
*
Jason Martin - Guitars, Lead Vocals, Bass Guitar
*Alex Albert - Drums
References
The Brothers Martin albums
2007 debut albums
Tooth & Nail Records albums
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