I do wish he would try to hit that high note – or even the low note, especially when the song or background instruments call for it." -Popstars Plus “His compelling lyrics, soothing tenor and piano virtuosity make this debut album a stunning listen." -Newsweek "For fans of confessional acoustics, a la James Taylor, Grant Lee Phillips, or even an XY-chromosomed Colbie Caillat, topped with nougaty piano flourishes." -Entertainment Weekly "As you listen to The Day is Brave you’re relaxed as James’ voice shifts you into a tranquil mood, accompanied by masterful piano work, you drift off and take in the sound. Its almost as though you’re being smoothly hypnotized, but the album never breaks out with that sudden hit, that energy you are looking for to change your mood, change your feelings, make you feel something else besides being in a perpetual state and completely static." -Entertainmentopia "With his warm, rich tenor and emotionally powerful songs, Brendan James announces himself as an artist-to-watch on his dazzling debut album The Day Is Brave. Rooted in the classic singer-songwriter tradition, with its introspective lyrics and unforgettable melodies, the album is 11 tracks of stunning songcraft: elegant, earthy, and displaying a total lack of artifice that is rare in the pop world these days." -Monstersand Critics "This debut album from singer songwriter Brendan James is not exception with a very well written and beautiful album. Actually it feels like the perfect record to play on a warm night with the one you like with a nice sophisticated and passionate sound" -Melodic "With his songs based more around the lyrics and the atmosphere they create rather than reading sheet music or studying classical musicians it’s easy to draw comparisons between Brendan and other piano-playing crooners that he idolizes like Elton John and Billy Joel. Brendan’s style steers further from pop than these two legends in his debut album, The Day is Brave. -Static Multimedia Chart performance The Day Is Brave debuted at No. 9 on Billboard's Heatseekers chart. Album credits Performance credits Brendan James – Vocals, Guitar, Piano Organ, Percussion, Strings, drums, Keyboards, Mellotron Victor Indrizzo – Percussion, drums Brian MacLeod – Percussion, drums Curt Schneider – Bass, Percussion, Strings, drums, Keyboards Corky James – Guitar David Levita – Guitar Blair Sinta – Percussion, drums Mikal Blue – Organ, Bass, Guitar, Strings, Keyboards Chris Higginbottom – Percussion, drums Brian Macleod – Percussion, drums