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The Length of the Day is a modern American album full of universal
truths. It looks at love and loss and, most importantly, carrying on. It is
about the journey.
Amidst ambient guitars, vintage synths skate across a post-modern groove, Rocket
Science begs us not to over-think matters of the heart. "I have
never been aware of a formula for love."
Sundown in Austin is a moving love song about a shared and
timeless sunset. The dobro work of Fren Asken is featured over layers of loops,
accordion, mandolin and acoustic guitar. "I can't look away from your beautiful
face."
Almost There is a visually arresting account of the near-completion
of just such a long and tiring journey. "I can almost taste the champagne,"
Brax sings, asking you not to give up.
Somewhere, America arrives with a bit of comic relief and
finds Brax at his best as a songwriter. The arrangement fuses country, reggae,
rock, folk and even Latin music into a melancholy look at wanting what you don't
have. "She did say that she needed money, but that's the kind of thing
she does."
The Day After The Day After is a song about carrying on after
a great loss. "I'm going to miss conversations like this / But I’m
finally right where I want to be."
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Rocket
Science