Foreign Affairs’ debut album "Brothers" is a confident, emotionally charged introduction from Bristol brothers Adam and Lawrence Purnell. With its carefully crafted mix of British roots, Americana, blues, and folk, the record offers a bold testament to the duo’s long-standing musical partnership and hard-earned artistry. Two standout tracks, “Walk Away” and “Move Your Body”, showcase the emotional range and collaborative strength at the heart of the album.
“Walk Away” opens with a vivid, disarming lyric, “Take a spoonful of sugar, babe. Mix it in your teeth”, and launches into a gritty, guitar-driven track that captures the pain of emotional distance. The arrangement builds with intent, from moody verses to a defiant, full-throttle chorus. There’s a lived-in quality to the vocals, delivering lines with conviction but never tipping into melodrama. A stripped-back bridge offers breathing room, bringing clarity to the song’s undercurrent of struggle.
In contrast, “Move Your Body” is swaggering and playful, a blues-infused middle finger to monotony. With its heavy slide guitar and head-nodding tempo, the song invites listeners to let loose without pretense. Written as a love letter to their Bristol roots, it’s both grounded and liberating, turning fatigue into something joyful.
What holds "Brothers" together is the strength of its songwriting and the palpable chemistry between the two brothers. Years of shared experience, on stage and off, translate into an album full of character, craft, and unfiltered emotion.
