babylon

spy love box

UPDATE: The sequel SPY LOVE BOX gets an official release JULY 30, 2005

About Babylon

"And upon her forehead was a name written, 'Mystery, Babylon the Great, the Mother of Harlots and Abominations of the Earth.'"

In the spirit of Prince's "The Truth" and Nirvana's "MTV Unplugged" soul rock singer-songwriter Bryan Thomas strips down for his new acoustic album BABYLON, seven songs inspired by bombs over Baghdad and the birth of a baby girl.

The album was recorded live Sunday, August 23, 2003 at Silvertone Studios in Saratoga Springs. With Bryan Thomas (vox and guitar) Matthew Loiacono (drums) and Bob Buckley (bass) of the Kamikaze Hearts.

Read the press release.

Or just buy it.

"And the woman thou sawest is that great city which reigneth over the kings of the earth."

BABYLON makes Top Ten Album lists for 2004

  • Times Union. ' A bold tightrope walk between the personal and the political. And check out the online-only Spy Love Box: The Babylon B-Sides, too.' Greg Haymes.
  • Metroland. 'An extended meditation on mass hysteria and childbirth. Be sure to also download the companion piece, Spy Love Box, from Thomas' Web site.' John Brodeur.
  • Village Voice Pazz & Jop. 'Exceptional... marrying strong songwriting with kick-ass studio and live performances.'' J. Eric Smith.