Bryan Eich - Sleeping By A Wire

Reviews

NY Newsday & Bullz-Eye.com honor "Sleeping By A Wire" as one of the Top 10 Albums of 2007!

Newsday (Newsday.com) - Bryan Eich can challenge the big guys by Rafer Guzmán

"I have been living on L.I. my whole life," Bryan Eich wrote in a letter that accompanied his new disc, "and whenever I say that I am from around here I tend to get asked if I play emo music. This is not the case."

That's for sure. Eich's self-released disc, "Sleeping By a Wire," is a collection of dreamy, well-crafted ballads that ought to give John Mayer, James Blunt and Dashboard Confessional a run for their money. At the same time, there are enough rock crescendos and quirky rhythms to keep rock fans on their toes. Eich, a 25-year-old singer-songwriter from Mineola, is sensitive without being smooth, romantic without getting gooey - a winning combination...(read more)

Absolutepunk.net - Sleeping By A Wire (2007) by Blake Solomon

I find myself rooting for the underdog often. This is bad because I have a gambling problem. It's a blessing because I hear music that is, quite literally, mine and mine alone. Bryan Eich, however, is just too good for me to keep tight-lipped about. His silky smooth acoustic pop songs are light and smart, while everything about Sleeping By A Wire remains understated. Forget the microscope, we need a spotlight!...(read more)

OnlineRock.com - Sleeping By A Wire (2007) Review

Bryan Eich is a burgeoning pop mastermind that cannot possibly remain in obscurity for long. On his debut, Sleeping By a Wire, Eich weaves dreamy, wistful ballads like “Can’t Wait for Long,” that are produced with indisputable acumen and written with a sensibility that rivals the classics. Effective arrangements and instrumentation aside, one example of the studio smarts at play would be the reverb occasionally added to Eich’s flawless, honey-n-sand tenor. It’s impressively judicious, adding just the right sense of depth and distance without compromising intimacy or clarity. The entire album is treated with such expert consideration, which only enhances what lays at the root – strong, golden songs of love and loss that, despite the well-worn subject, are fully original and thoroughly compelling... (read more)

Unsign.net - Bryan Eich by Yurie

Bryan Eich is a talented artist and songwriter from New York, who has been playing guitar and making songs since he was 13 years old. His music is brilliant, with catchy guitars and sampling tunes mixed with his nice voice, which I can compare to the famous "Thom Yorke", but with his own character.....(read more)

Indie-Music.com

Hard to believe this is his first album! He sounds like a seasoned professional - hooky, solid songwriting, nice arrangements & production, original vocals, quality musicianship.

AntiMusic.com - Debut Album reviewed by Erika Szabo

It becomes apparent very early on that Bryan Eich is here to play music to reminisce over the ever so common feelings of lust, love, and loss - all constituting the pith of life. Lyrics are as light as ever in this already light album, and one should give him merit for the effect of his music rather than judging him by his words alone. It's not hard to tell that Bryan Eich was inspired by the likes of Oasis, Coldplay, Radiohead, Travis and the Beatles, but his ability to differentiate himself in sound really makes Sleeping By a Wire something special. Pleasing to the ear, Eich's cozy vocals never seem forced proving his words to be that much more meaningful...(read more)

TAXI.com - Review of the song "Lonely Where I've Been"

Bryan - This is, without a doubt, the best song I've heard in a long time. It is of similar caliber to any artist currently recording for a major label, yet it retains the adventurous spirit of a record released without the constraints of major label interlopers. Basically what I'm trying to say is, it's good. REALLY REALLY GOOD. Reminds me of the first time I heard "Soft Bulletin" by the Flamin' Lips or "Band On The Run" by Paul McCartney & Wings (an epic tune). Love how the emotion in your tune arcs during various points of the arrangement, and how your voice seems to extend beyond the digital realm into the spiritual realm. Is that possible from a singer?! I dunno, let's ask Brian Wilson. You are seriously talented. The world is a better place with your music in it! No lie.... TAXI.com A&R review (the world's leading independent A&R company)

A&R Select (arselect.com) on Sleeping By a Wire

Bryan Eich has put together a CD of soft pop/rock easy listening tracks focused around lost love, new love and everything in between. The songs contain catchy guitar and rhythmic beat drums. Bryan has a hypnotic voice that has a lot of depth to it. I would describe his voice as smooth, smoky and meaningful. I really enjoyed each song on Bryan's CD even more than the one before it. Well maintained and currently updated Myspace and webpage. Overall Bryan is an artist with a lot of potential. His CD is very high quality and is well put together. Bryan has a very catchy sound that can be used for a variety of projects.

JefitoBlog.com - Album Review by Jeff Giles

Fans of deliciously hooky Britpop (by way of Brooklyn) have a new best friend in Bryan Eich, whose debut, Sleeping By a Wire, just landed at CD Baby. It’s so new it hasn’t even hit iTunes yet, but even if you normally prefer downloading to buying silver platters, you may want to make an exception in this case. The album’s that good. I, for instance, am not generally a fan of Britpop — deliciously hooky or otherwise — but I’m powerless against Wire’s charms. And my stereo? She wants to have Bryan Eich’s babies...(read more)

Wayne Blackhurst - Bryan Eich by W.B.

August 16, 2007 - I've been listening to Bryan Eich's debut album. The guy's a great talent. Although his music may not to be to everyone's taste, its accessible stuff, easily absorbed and uplifting. The times I've driven around with his CD blasting through the car stereo's speakers... I've read a few reviews, one referred to it as 'Britpop', although I thought the contrary. Sure, I know what that reviewer meant, however, If I close my eyes (not recommended whilst driving, of course) I could be forgiven if I thought I was cruising around the Sunshine State with the top down and swigging a beer (also not recommended whilst driving.) Yet I'm not, just stuck in another tailback amidst grimy suburbia in my aging car with rain hammering on the roof, in England. Still, the guy's mix of rock and pop make for some excellent escapism, more so when sat doing some serious listening in the dedicated hi-fi room. I get the vibe here of New York edge meets Californian chill. With a bit of Britpop thrown in for good measure!

I first heard of Bryan when I first started this MySpace lark. He was probably the first band to toss over his screams for recognition. I listened, liked and wrote this review based on the few songs I heard. I promised I'd buy his album when released, which I've done so. I'm glad I did as I can say the purchase was a good one. His debut sounds like he's been around for years. Check out his web site here or his MySpace profile here.

All the best Bryan and nice work. It's good to see the fruits of other's hard creative graft. I look forward to the second album... : )

Wayne Blackhurst - Sept 1, 2006 - I love music, a great variety of music. So when I joined MySpace last month I was slightly interested with the barrage of musical spam launched within my first few weeks. Mildly entertaining at first, it soon became tiresome. And slightly depressing: All that talent jostling for their first break, a sad reminder of the fact, for every successful individual, there'll be a thousand more left with shattered dreams. This shouldn't bother you too much, if you have a professional head on your shoulders. I now delete these friend requests without hesitation, although one slipped through the net, on purpose. Bryan Eich.... (read more)