How to Grow Your Brain
Cavalier
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| Name | Artist | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | Promontory | Cavalier | 3:44 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | The Outsiders | Cavalier | 3:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Mayday! Mayday! | Cavalier | 4:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Do Me a Favor | Cavalier | 4:29 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | Honeybees | Cavalier | 3:36 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 6 | We'll All Answer to Jesus | Cavalier | 2:53 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 7 | What Good Intentions Are | Cavalier | 2:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 8 | Jaybird | Cavalier | 4:48 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 9 | Cavalier II: The Secret of the Ooze | Cavalier | 3:01 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 10 | Stop the Time | Cavalier | 3:10 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 11 | The Emblem of Suffering and Shame | Cavalier | 3:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 11 Songs |
Recent Customer Reviews
Do Me a Favor and buy this album!
by Mark HoffmanThis is what I have been waiting for all summer long. Cavalier's newest CD is the perfect supplement to beautiful sunny days. "Honeybees" is something completely not expected from these guys, but I still love it. With catchy percussion and a chorus that anyone can scream at the top of their lungs, this song will surely capture you! Another favorite of mine is "Jaybird", who I can only imagine is about a certain lady I might know... Anyways, this song is unique and showcases this band's versatility and talent. The song reminds me of something I would hear at Christmas Time or hear on Regis and Kelly Live, however it's a moving song, and kinda brings back a bittersweet taste to my mouth. This song caught me off guard when I popped this CD in my car, and I immediately loved it! The opening track, "Promontory", is something a little darker than all the other stuff I've heard from Cavalier. High energy, clever lyrics (as expected from my good friend Stephen Lloyd), and a catchy melody, this song has "hit single" written all over it. Speaking of hit singles, "Stop the TIme" definitely has all the attributes to kick start this band into super stardom. I've heard this song go through many evolutions, and this my friends is the one! The background vocals, and instrumentation makes this song stick in my head for days, and carries with it high intensity and energy. Finally, I have saved my two favorite songs for the end. "Cavalier II: The Secret of the Ooze", will change your life. The instrumental parts of this song are so laid back and chill, it makes me want to go to the beach and fall asleep listening to this song. Another very diverse showcase of talent from the guys in Cavalier. It throws a completely new dimension to this band, and you definitely will not be disappointed. In the end, you all must at least hear "What Good Intentions Are". This song speaks for every single guy who has fallen victim to the manipulative powers of a woman. It packs a punch, and says everything I wish I could say to girls. I should probably have this CD on me at all times to play for them.....plus the cowbell is wicked awesome.
Sam the drummer (the way he introduced himself years ago), throughout the entire CD lays down some amazing percussive genius on the skins, while Lloyd always has something witty to say in all tracks, and Jacob completes the trio perfectly with catchy riffs, and melodies. Overall, I love this album and have been lucky enough to know a few members of the band personally. This CD showcases all of Cavalier's talents, and demonstrates their uniqueness through all 11 songs. I have had the privilege to bear witness to Cavalier's coming of age. This CD shows their maturity as musicians, and as the listener, their passion for music comes through in every song. Like all good music, this CD evokes a wide range of emotions when you listen to it; everything from heartbreak to a cavalier (wink ;) ) attitude. Overall, AMAZING CD, these guys will hit it big, and I can't wait to hear what they have next for us! How To Grow Your Brain = Big Boss Pimpin
Review from Absolutepunk.net
by How To Grow Your Monkey Brain"How to Grow Your Brain" by Cavalier
review by Nathan Lint, staff reviewer
87/100
Hot Damn! Ladies and Gentlemen, let me introduce to you one of my favorite unsigned bands of the year, Cavalier. This band resides from Tacoma, Washington, and their debut full length, How To Grow Your Brain, is already out in the internet airwaves. For those of you who have heard them before from their highly underrated debut EP, Your Honest Answer, congratulations, you get to hear this band enter their new era. For those who haven't, keep reading.This trio prides themselves in playing some of the most straight forward, heartfelt music you can find these days. You will find yourself humming along to songs long after you turn them off, and you wont hate yourself for doing it either. Let me tell you more reasons why I personally am making an effort to brainwash you into buying this, or at least illegally download this and support them by buying a t-shirt.
The record begins with the soft, steady tempoed "Promontory", which wastes no time introducing the smooth youthful-sounding voice of Stephen Lloyd, which you will begin to love after only a few tracks. Guitarist Jacob Gosselin and drummer Sammy Franklin aren't too far behind in that effect both contributing parts that make you want to bob your head. Also, Shane Henderson of Valencia helps Lloyd on vocals during the chorus. Next up we have "The Outsiders" which shows some of the bands best stuff and introduces you to the sounds of what could be their influences, bands like Jimmy Eat World, Straylight Run, and The Format run through my mind. A few tracks later, you'll hear "Do Me A Favor", which is where most of you will begin to see what I mean about the mesmerizing voice of Lloyd, it's genius is definitely in its simplicity. It should also be noted that the guys from Four Year Strong do some guest vocals and "Whoa-oh's" on the track.
The brightest spot on this record is definitely the joyful "Honeybees", which begins with some foot stomping(also done by the FYS guys) and some of my favorite lyrics on the record, "I'm pickin' up the roots from under the wheel/ Gonna find something that I can feel/ It's gonna rain/ Yeah, I'm sick of the sun", and "Oh, Honeybees, I always wanted to be free/ Of Money, and greed". The acoustic "We'll All Answer To Jesus" doesn't really have that religious of an undertone as the title might say. It's a song about someone who i'm assuming got stood up and has some angry lyrics you just want to say to people sometimes. "I'm gonna fall asleep watching the news tonight/ Maybe you crashed your car on the highway/ That would be your only alibi/ The only reason that you never arrived". It's also a good time to check out Gosselin's backup vocals, which are just as intriguing as Lloyds. It also gives Gosselin a chance to do some nice little parts on the guitar and Franklin brings some mad cowbell. As we venture further into the effort, you will hear other bright spots (but honestly it's one giant bright spot to me). Songs like "What Good Intentions Are" which bleeds right into another song i've found myself humming to "Jaybird" (no pun intended). Not to mention the mild mannered "Stop The Time", which is destined to be another track you'll be loving.
The thing about this record is that while the lyrics aren't very complex, they're not cheesy either. They're simple and mesh well with the music. This record has withheld the test of time so far, after arguably 30 listens or so, i'm not bored. How To Grow Your Brain is a record that will end up being way up there on my list at the end of the year, and i'm expecting to be hearing more about this band in the near future. With the Seattle scene blowing up once again, record labels, i'm calling you out. You should sign this band, they're talented, young, and they're (hopefully) here to stay.
HOLY CRAP
by The Red TerrorFrom the first time i heard "Stop the Time" i was amazed on how well thses guys preform and with this new album im impressed even more. Keep up the great work guys.
Top Albums and Songs by Cavalier
| Name | Album | Time | Price | ||
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| 1 | Stop the Time | Your Honest Answer | 3:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | Oh, the Irony | Your Honest Answer | 2:30 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 3 | Try for Me | Your Honest Answer | 3:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 4 | Jenny Lynne | Your Honest Answer | 1:27 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| 5 | No One's Watching | Your Honest Answer | 2:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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