Name: The Belle Brigade by The Belle Brigade
Brand: The Belle Brigade
SKU: 093624958444
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3.5 (84 reviews)

ALBUM

In L.A.’s pop music scene, the influence of Fleetwood Mac is rarely more than a vocal harmony away. It’s uncommonly (but not offensively) close on Belle Brigade’s debut, a collection of sunny pop songs that take their cues from the “California sound” of yesteryear. Fronted by the brother/sister combo Ethan and Barbara Gruska, the group blows through 11 tunes in an economical 39 minutes, evoking everyone from CSNY to Linda Ronstadt along the way. The siblings harmonize the way family members often do, flanking each other’s melodies during the verses and double-tracking their voices into thick chords during the choruses. With help from a rotating roster of backup musicians -- mostly Barbara’s cohorts from her days as a touring drummer for Inara George and Jenny Lewis -- the siblings cast a wide net, riding a country-rock groove on “My Goodness” and resurrecting the breezy charm of Rumours-era Lindsey Buckingham on “Where Not to Look for Freedom” before drifting into the Los Angeles smog with the album’s hazy closer, “Fasten You to Me.” Like Jenny and Johnny, another SoCal harmony duo, they rarely sing without the other person’s help, and this pastoral pop record sparkles whenever the two lock together in close harmony.
© Andrew Leahey /TiVo

1. Sweet Louise

by The Belle Brigade

Acoustic Guitar: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Cello: Bram Inscore; Performer
Drums: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Glockenspiel: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Percussion: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Piano: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Strings: Bram Inscore; Performer
Vocals: Ethan Gruska
Barbara Gruska; Performer
Wurlitzer: Bram Inscore; Performer
Composer: B. Gruska
E. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Producer: The Belle Brigade
Matthew Wilder; Production

2. Where Not to Look for Freedom

by The Belle Brigade

Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Drums: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Electric Guitar: Blake Mills; Performer
Piano: Aaron Arntz; Performer
Tambourine: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Vocals: Barbara Gruska
Ethan Gruska
Matthew Wilder; Performer
Composer: E. Gruska
B. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Producer: Matthew Wilder
The Belle Brigade; Production

3. Losers

by The Belle Brigade

Acoustic Guitar: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Drums: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Electric Guitar: Blake Mills; Performer
Organ: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Piano: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Vocals: Barbara Gruska
Ethan Gruska; Performer
Composer: B. Gruska
E. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production

4. Belt of Orion

by The Belle Brigade

Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Accordion: Aaron Arntz; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ethan Gruska
Blake Mills; Performer
Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Drums: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Electric Guitar: Blake Mills
Bram Inscore; Performer
Organ: Mike Finnigan; Performer
Tambourine: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Vocals: Barbara Gruska
Ethan Gruska; Performer
Composer: E. Gruska
B. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Producer: Matthew Wilder
The Belle Brigade; Production

5. Shirt

by The Belle Brigade

Acoustic Guitar: Ethan Gruska
Blake Mills; Performer
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Cello: Bram Inscore; Performer
Drums: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Electric Guitar: Blake Mills; Performer
Organ: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Piano: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Strings: Bram Inscore; Performer
Tambourine: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Vocals: Barbara Gruska
Ethan Gruska; Performer
Wurlitzer: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Composer: E. Gruska
B. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Producer: The Belle Brigade
Matthew Wilder; Production

6. Lucky Guy

by The Belle Brigade

Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Additional Vocals: Csaba Petocz; Other
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Drums: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Electric Guitar: Blake Mills
Bram Inscore; Performer
Flugelhorn: Spencer Ludwig; Performer
Handclapping: Barbara Gruska
Aaron Arntz
Bram Inscore
Ethan Gruska; Performer
Organ: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Vocals: Barbara Gruska
Ethan Gruska; Performer
Wurlitzer: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Composer: E. Gruska
B. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Producer: Matthew Wilder
The Belle Brigade; Production

7. Lonely Lonely

by The Belle Brigade

Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Drums: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Electric Guitar: Blake Mills; Performer
Piano: Barbara Gruska
Ethan Gruska; Performer
Tambourine: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Vocals: Ethan Gruska
Barbara Gruska; Performer
Composer: E. Gruska
B. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Producer: Matthew Wilder
The Belle Brigade; Production

8. Punchline

by The Belle Brigade

Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Double Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Strings: Hollywood String Quartet
Paul Buckmaster; Performer
Vocals: Barbara Gruska
Ethan Gruska; Performer
Composer: E. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Producer: Matthew Wilder
The Belle Brigade; Production

9. Rusted Wheel

by The Belle Brigade

Acoustic Guitar: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Drums: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Electric Guitar: Blake Mills; Performer
Euphonium: Ben Mcintosh; Performer
Organ: Mike Finnigan; Performer
Piano: Aaron Arntz
Ethan Gruska; Performer
Trombone: Denis Jiron; Performer
Vocals: Ethan Gruska
Barbara Gruska; Performer
Composer: B. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Producer: Matthew Wilder
The Belle Brigade; Production

10. My Goodness

by The Belle Brigade

Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Drums: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Electric Guitar: Bram Inscore
Barbara Gruska
Blake Mills; Performer
Organ: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Piano: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Vocals: Barbara Gruska
Ethan Gruska; Performer
Composer: B. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Producer: Matthew Wilder
The Belle Brigade; Production

11. Fasten You to Me

by The Belle Brigade

Acoustic Guitar: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Cello: Bram Inscore; Performer
Double Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Keyboard: Bram Inscore; Performer
Piano: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Strings: Bram Inscore; Performer
Vocals: Ethan Gruska
Barbara Gruska; Performer
Composer: B. Gruska; Composer
Engineer: Csaba Petocz; Production
Mastering: Bob Ludwig; Production
Mixing: Michael Brauer; Production
Producer: Matthew Wilder
The Belle Brigade; Production

12. My Old Home

by The Belle Brigade

Primary Artist: The Belle Brigade; Main Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ethan Gruska; Performer
Bass: Bram Inscore; Performer
Cello: Gabe Noel; Performer
Drums: Barbara Gruska; Performer
Organ: Mike Finnigan; Performer
Vocals: Barbara Gruska
Ethan Gruska; Performer
Composer: E. Gruska; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

12 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

42 minutes and 29 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1425x1425 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

11/12 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Alternative, Adult Alternative, Indie Pop

Label

Reprise

Music Distribution Service

Warner

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Apr 18, 2011

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

93624958444

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The Belle Brigade

1. Sweet Louise

2. Where Not to Look for Freedom

3. Losers

4. Belt of Orion

5. Shirt

6. Lucky Guy

7. Lonely Lonely

8. Punchline

9. Rusted Wheel

10. My Goodness

11. Fasten You to Me

12. My Old Home

Technical Specifications

The Belle Brigade

Product information

Release options

1. Sweet Louise

2. Where Not to Look for Freedom

3. Losers

4. Belt of Orion

5. Shirt

6. Lucky Guy

7. Lonely Lonely

8. Punchline

9. Rusted Wheel

10. My Goodness

11. Fasten You to Me

12. My Old Home

Technical Specifications