Hi, everyone. This is Zach Charles from the ever-reclusive Brackett. We're coming to you from beautiful downtown Forestville, and you're listening to The Vinyl Guide with our good friend, Nate Goyer. Well, thank you, Zach. Hey, everyone. Welcome to the vinyl guide. This week, we are talking Brackett, one of my favorite bands and perhaps one of the better kept secrets of my record collection. Brackett is a band I've followed since the mid-90s. They've

got a blend of pop riffs, harmonies, they've got a punk rock DIY ethos that has really grown

them a small legion of devotees, of which I count myself amongst. Their music is actually

very quite moving to me personally. I've had a lot of personal memories

attached to their albums. They're very unique and the only way I could describe Brackett is if the

Beach Boys and Descendants had a baby and that baby had self-esteem issues. Brackett songs are

fun, beautiful, poignant, and if you haven't heard them before, I encourage you to give them a go. They have a new album, Too Old to Die Young. It's available on Fat Records or Fat Rec.com. Plus, there are other albums at Fat Rec. You could get some of their older stuff for like 10 or 12 bucks. Novelty Forever is a great album to have.

Live in a dive is fun.

Or you can go get some of their more private press stuff like the last page.

They have vinyl copies at bracket.bancamp.com.

And hey there, Mr. or Mrs. Record Collector.

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