| Myracle Brah | |
|---|---|
| Background information | |
| Genres | Power pop Indie pop Pop rock |
Myracle Brah is an American indie pop/power pop band primarily centered around singer-songwriter Andy Bopp.[1][2] It is based out of Baltimore, Maryland.[3] The group consists of Bopp, Paul Krysiak (bassist, piano player, and vocalist), Marty Canelli (organist), Joe Parsons (drummer), and Greg Schroeder (drummer).[1] It is currently signed to Universal Music Group.[2]
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Bopp was a key frontman and primary songwriter of the group Lovenut. He formed Myracle Brah after their label, Interscope Records, dropped Lovenut. Their first album, Life On Planet Eartsnop, was released in 1998. Mojo Magazine named it as one of the best guitar-pop records of the last 10 years.[2] Allmusic gave it 4.5 out of 5 stars and cited it as an "album pick". Reviewer Jason Ankeny commented, "Myracle Brah's debut captures the sound and spirit of the classic power pop era to perfection".[4] Bopp recorded the album in his own bedroom with an eight track,[2] which took place from about November 1997 to December 1997.[4]
Despite positive reviews, Life On Planet Eartsnop failed to achieve commercial success in the United States. It sold much better overseas, particularly in Japan. From 2000 to 2001, the group toured in Spain, Holland, Germany, and England. The group went on to release eight albums, which did not achieve as much recognition, and most are currently out of print. Some are, however, available digitally.[2]
Major influences for the groups sound are [Ian Forworth, Mott the Hoople, and Small Faces> [2] Andy Bopp has retired from power pop and is currently in the rock band Alto Verde.
| Year Released | Album Title | Compilation |
|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Life On Planet Eartsnop | |
| 1999 | Plate Spinner | |
| 2000 | Myracle Brah | |
| 2002 | Super Automatic | Yes |
| 2002 | Bleeder | |
| 2003 | Treblemaker | |
| 2006 | Translator | Yes |
| 2007 | Can You Hear the Myracle Brah? |