“““With an intense and intriguing voice Bracken expresses himself with effortless ease. Through lyrics. Through mantras. And always like a magnet.” ””

— Teraz Rock Magazine

photo by Tomek Staszewski


Australian singer-songwriter Phillip Bracken has just released his highly anticipated new album, Forces. Blending genres from alt-country to rock, indie folk, funk, and ambient cinematic soundscapes, Forces showcases Bracken’s remarkable versatility and emotional depth as both a musician and lyricist.
Recorded in Poland, the homeland of his wife, the album’s first single, “Let’s Hang Back,” gained immediate traction after featuring in the Netflix series Go Ahead Brother. Its dreamlike atmosphere and heartfelt lyricism have resonated with fans, setting the tone for what is Bracken’s most dynamic and expansive record to date.
“Forces" wasn't planned as a concept album but much like the invisible threads that connect every aspect of our lives there seems to be an invisible force pulling all of the songs together thematically,” says the Australian.
Another highlight of the album is the appearance of one of Poland's finest talents in Natalia Czekała (piano, vocals) on tracks Stanger Love and Something Beautiful with her skills adding an effortless grace and depth. A film clip for Something Beautiful, an evocative ballad, will be released in conjunction with the album featuring the faces of people from every continent in the world.
Recorded at Sound and Wave Studio, just outside Warsaw, and self-produced by Bracken and his bandmates, Forces captures the fluidity of Bracken’s sound — intimate and introspective one moment, vibrant and rhythmic the next with his raw vocal honesty the glue.
FORCES is available on all streaming services and limited physical copies are available via the artist's website.
 

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    Stranger Love - indie folk, groove, relaxing, positive, piano, acoustic, female vocals, banjo, road trip 3:52
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    Home 3:49
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    Forces - ambient folk, epic soundscape, story, climactic, dulcimer, distorted guitar, Hans Zimmer 6:17
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    Let's Hang Back - ambient alt-country, dreamy, roadtrip, landscape, train journey, banjo, harmonica 3:20
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    Something Beautiful - acoustic love ballad, piano, harmonies, female vocals 3:37
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    The Prophet - upbeat alt-country, inspiring, foot tapping, banjo, vocals, acoustic guitar 3:39
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    Take My Hand 3:23
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    Wake Up - dreamy, ethereal, introspective, ambient, dulcimer, vocals 6:08
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    Wolf Ahead Tiger Behind 5:15
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Live band video by OKOUCHO Recordings of “Sugar” from the album Wolf Ahead Tiger Behind.

Title track from "FORCES', filmed and recorded live by OKOUCHO Recordings.

Official video for “Something Beautiful” ft. Natalia Czekała.