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Myracle Brah 
Background information Genres Power pop
Indie pop
Pop rockMyracle 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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History
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.
Discography
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? See also
- The Pillbugs (labelmates of Myracle Brah)
- List of indie pop artists
References
External links
- Artist website
- Myracle Brah at Last.fm
- Myracle Brah at rhapsody.com
Categories:- American power pop groups
- Musical groups established in 1998
- Indie pop groups from Maryland
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