The Brought Low's self titled debut album is hard rocking relief for those suffering through today's style over substance music scene. This is a real band who care more about what guitars they play than what tattoos they (don't) have. They write real songs straight from the heart and would rather put on a show than strike a pose. The Brought Low is probably the best southern rock band you're likely to find in Brooklyn. Formed in 1999 by three city kids who learned their trade playing and touring with NYC stalwarts Sweet Diesel, Murphy's Law and The Voluptuous Horror Of Karken Black, they're a power trio in the classic sense. They deliver some pretty Dixie fried southern sounds, through song titles like "City Boy," "Kings & Queens" and "Outer Borough Dust Run" make it clear they're not playing possum with their origins. Sure, there's a ZZ Top lick here and a Ronnie Van Zant vocal line there, but, you'll also hear healthy portions of The Stones, The Who and a million other old school hard rock references delivered with the force and fury of the punk rock the members grew up playing. Make no mistake. The influences are vintage, but, this is not a museum piece. This is stuff that knows the past, fills the present and will still sound real tomorrow.

Tee Pee Records
136 Lawrence Street.
#3A Brooklyn NY. 11201

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