"Everything dies baby that's a fact, but maybe everything that dies someday comes back."

                - Bruce Springsteen

Don't be fooled my friends, Jason Brody is very much alive. Just that in a musical sense he now comes in band form. The solo model has been discontinued. Besides, would The Boss lie?

N.Y. City's Brody has already shown on 2003s To The Quick what he is capable of, just now he is fleshing out his sound with the help of his pals. "So what" you might ask? Well this new set up certainly puts a much tighter groove into his songs which makes for a much more instant appeal.

This self titled mini-album literally smacks you in the face and demands to be listened to. Opener 'Call Off Your Dogs' packs a punch both musically and lyrically, giving, it seems, those supposedly in charge a not too friendly warning to take a hike.

Having first appeared on his solo album, 'Midnight Stroll' gets a welcome reprise here in full band mode. Though I have never been to New York in my life, Brody has the ability to put you right on the sidewalk of the city that never sleeps.

Though what nails it is final track 'Bitter Pill' which sees the band change gears to a slightly laid back feel that is reminiscent of The Gin Blossoms at their peak. If there are more songs like this up their sleeve then The Death Of Jason Brody have a long life ahead of them.