Going Home by Brother is a fiery, foot-stomping debut that blends classic rock swagger with bluesy soul, capturing the grit of bar brawls, the rush of city life, and the sweet release of music. If Fleetwood Mac, ZZ Top, and The Rolling Stones had a rowdy night out in Wigan, this EP would be the soundtrack.
From the very start, “Intro” sets the scene with cinematic flair—crickets chirp, water flows, and a car door swings open before footsteps crunch against gravel, signaling the beginning of a journey. Then, bam—the EP launches into “Set Me Free,” a swampy blues-rock anthem dripping with grit and heart. The guitars wail, the groove is thick, and the vocals hit like a shot of whiskey, all while telling a tale of finding salvation in the power of live music.
“Melanie” turns up the nostalgia, bottling up that whirlwind summer romance where guitars are played under the stars, and love feels like it’ll never fade. It’s an upbeat, feel-good jam designed to get you moving and grinning like a lovestruck fool. Then there’s “Going Home,” a beautifully warm track where steely guitar chords shimmer over an organ’s golden glow. The lead singer’s husky sincerity, paired with soft female harmonies, creates a blissful soundscape as he croons about skipping responsibilities in favor of something better—home.
Closing things out, “2AM” shifts gears into late-night heartache, all delicate acoustic strums, haunting harmonica, and a vulnerable female vocal that aches with longing. It’s the perfect bittersweet sendoff to an EP that proves Brother is here to make you feel. Check this record out to find yourself Going Home as you close your eyes.
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Photo credits: James Melia
Review by: Naomi Joan