I’m not one of the members of the press (Christgau, et al) who are listed in Dan Bryk’s promotional material as people who fell all over themselves writing great stuff about this Canadian’s brilliant pop. But fall all over myself I did. The evidence is here and here. I’m actually late to the party and since I don’t have any particularly strong attachment to Dan Bryk (haven’t seen the live show, don’t have the debut record or all the songs that have been leaked over the years while Dan was in record label limbo) you can trust me when I say this stuff is awesome. I only need to hear one jangly strum, or those high-pitched, perfect-pop vocals or his clever lyrics (I dare you to tell me this doesn’t sound like some lost Chris Stamey nugget from 1986) to know I’m hooked.
“Discount Store” is the title track from an ep that precedes the release of the long rumored long player Pop Psychology. You can buy the ep (gatefold sleeve and all) here.
Bonus song from Pop Psychology:
“Chunky Girl” from Lover’s Leap