Expel Records

“This new Brookhaven album unwinds like a slow waking from a dream. Nine hazy, mesmerizing instrumental beauties. In turn Transitive Verses brings to mind four 'M's -- M83, Mogwai, My Bloody Valentine and Morricone -- but wholly without being imitative. On this, their follow-up to 2001's Everything That Rises Must Rise, they've taken their music to a whole new plane. Some elements have been retained
such as their warm shimmery guitar twang and their blend of acoustic drumming and programmed beats plus some lingering shadows of post-rock-ness, while others have been set aside for the time being. For one thing, although there is a heavier synthesizer presence on this album, this is definitely less woozily spacey than their previous work, and much more composed. Whereas much of Everything Rises took a
gradual meandering path that drifted in and out of focus seemingly at random, their new material seems more fully realized, with each song following a more defined arch. The results are ultra dynamic, but somehow still thoroughly gentle at the same time. Wonderful!"
-Aquarius Records, SF

“The BROOKHAVEN concept began in the mind of Californian native Sonny James (and the recording began in his home) over six years ago. 'Transitive Verses' though is the first full-length to feature a full band under the name. This new group effort is like the bastard child of the instrumental sets elite. There are recognizable moments out of the Slint and Sonic Youth books but Brookhaven take on more ideas here than some bands manage across whole careers. And they do
it fearlessly. One minute '...Verses' sounds like Bjork, then Arcade Fire, then the soundtrack to the latest Manga film. In fact there's so much crammed in here that it's all a bit on-edge. What is clear however, is how hot the fire is that burns behind Brookhaven. Because whether its the light from all the aforementioned genre tags going up in flames or the droning jet engines firing this band into bigger leagues, Brookhaven's future is retina-burning bright. Superb."
- Simon T. Diplock, July 16, 2006(http://myspace.com/moderaterock)