My Brother Woody – It's A Long Way From That Sort Of Thing You Were Raised on CD. 2007 Irish sunshine pop debut. Ships from Germany.
About It's A Long Way From That Sort Of Thing You Were Raised
A mint condition CD of a warmly reviewed 2007 debut from Irish songwriter Mike Cleare's solo project My Brother Woody, steeped in classic West Coast sunshine pop.
It’s A Long Way From That Sort Of Thing You Were Raised is the debut album from My Brother Woody, the recording name of Offaly born songwriter Mike Cleare, self-released in late 2007. Drawing on the coastal American pop lineage of the Beach Boys and Big Star, alongside fellow Irish act The Thrills, the record earned an 8 out of 10 review from Hot Press. This listing is a mint condition CD from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who is My Brother Woody
- About this album
- Critical reception
- Format and buying advice
Quick Spin
- Artist My Brother Woody is the solo project of Offaly born, Berlin based Irish songwriter Mike Cleare.
- Release It’s A Long Way From That Sort Of Thing You Were Raised self-released in November 2007, Cleare’s debut album.
- Sound Hook-laden, harmony-driven sunshine pop drawing on the Beach Boys, Big Star and fellow Irish act The Thrills.
- Reception Scored 8 out of 10 in Hot Press and 4 out of 5 in The Star, with Cleare singled out as a name to watch.
- This copy Mint condition CD, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
My Brother Woody – It's A Long Way From That Sort Of Thing You Were Raised (CD, Mint)
CD, self-released
Mint condition CD, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Release Specifications
Who Is My Brother Woody?
My Brother Woody is the recording name of Mike Cleare, a songwriter from County Offaly, Ireland, now based in Berlin. Before releasing this debut, Cleare played extensively around Ireland, sharing bills with acts including The Posies, Marc Carroll, Mundy and the Chalets, and receiving regular airplay on Today FM, 2FM and other Irish radio stations. His songs have been described as hook-laden and harmony-driven, recalling the sunny, layered pop songwriting of West Coast American legends.
About This Album
Self-released in November 2007, It's A Long Way From That Sort Of Thing You Were Raised takes the sound of coastal American pop, filtered through influences including the Beach Boys, Big Star and fellow Irish act The Thrills. Across ten tracks, including Getting Old Goes With Getting Fat, Wish I Was A DJ and Another Wave Of Harmony, the album pairs saccharine keys, breathy doo-wop harmonies and mellifluous horns with well crafted, sometimes wryly self-aware lyrics, drawing comparisons to songwriter Jens Lekman for its kooky charm. A later reissue of the album added the bonus track Hanging Around and came packaged with a 12 page colour booklet.
Critical Reception
- Mint condition CD
- Warmly reviewed by Hot Press and The Star
- A genuinely well crafted, hook-laden sunshine pop debut
- Draws favourable comparisons to Big Star and the Beach Boys
- This is a CD release, not a vinyl pressing
- Niche appeal outside sunshine pop and Irish indie pop fans
- Fixed shipping cost from Germany
Is this a vinyl record or a CD?
This is a CD, not a vinyl pressing. My Brother Woody’s debut was originally self-released on CD.
What condition is this copy in?
The listing describes this copy as mint condition.
Who is My Brother Woody?
The solo recording project of Irish songwriter Mike Cleare, originally from County Offaly and now based in Berlin.
How was this album reviewed?
It scored 8 out of 10 in Hot Press and 4 out of 5 in The Star, both praising its warm, infectious sunshine pop songwriting.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Copy
Should You Buy This Copy?
- A warmly reviewed, self-made sunshine pop debut from an overlooked Irish songwriter
- Mint condition CD
- Best suited to fans of Beach Boys and Big Star influenced pop
It’s A Long Way From That Sort Of Thing You Were Raised remains a charming, under-heard sunshine pop gem, and this listing offers a mint CD from a highly rated German seller.