“I suspect that the Brian Shapiro Band will be around for many years to come. All That We Can See is as fine of a first release as I’ve heard in the last decade and promises much, but there’s no indication they cannot deliver…READ MORE”
“From the second the album opener “Three Things” begins, listeners are thrown into a gleeful tailspin of time signatures and rhythmic variety with bravado that invokes Brian Shapiro gallantly sprinting onto a private stage located within the listener’s mind’s eye…READ MORE“
“One of the best things about Brian Shapiro’s newest album is that it’s not bound by conventional genre standards. In a lot of ways it could very much be described as experimental and with Shapiro’s gruff unrestrained voice that has hints of a Tom Wait’s influence, it really helps create one of the most memorable music experiences I’ve had this year…READ MORE“
“All That We See is an outstanding musical experience, though some will feel it lacks mass appeal. You can’t please everyone and the Brian Shapiro Band definitely doesn’t try. Shapiro and his bandmates, however, have produced a song cycle that stands apart from standard fare today without latching onto fashion or cliché…READ MORE“
“This record is all over the place in an incredible way and an album that I highly recommend for those who want to step inside the (brain) head of a musical madman with a singular vision. Bravo, Brian Shapiro…READ MORE“
“There are plenty of pros and cons that came out of the immense amount of free time folks found themselves unexpectedly submerged in due to the global pandemic…The Brian Shapiro Band was the outlet of one such positive for Philadelphia-based musicians Brian Shapiro, Ed Moman, and Ben Kutner-Duff. For Brian Shapiro in particular, this was a new chapter in a widely-cast net of musical endeavors. For him to further his reach into the musical melting pot by releasing an album under his name felt like the next organic step, and all of his life experiences feel fully on display within the border-melting, genre-bending album All That We See…READ MORE“
“With a lot of artists even if they surprise you somewhat you have an idea of where they’ll go next, but I genuinely have no idea where Shapiro will go next, and I’m all for it…READ MORE“
“Brian Shapiro Band’s All We Can See is a home run caliber first release and sets the stage for a bright future ahead of these musicians…READ MORE“
“The Brian Shapiro Band is an East Coast based trio whose debut effort All We Can See rates as one of the most interesting releases in 2021. It’s a heartening development that, despite the pandemic-induced disarray of the past year plus, musical units such as the Brian Shapiro Band are as creative as ever. The nine track first studio album has a bevy of recognizable sounds, but early on it is clear Shapiro and his musical partners are intent on emblazoning their own distinctive path…READ MORE“
“The Brian Shapiro Band’s full-length debut All That We See is a dizzying delight of musical theatrics, an imaginative romp distinguished by its nervy individuality as much as top-flight musicianship. Despite the performative nature of this nine song collection, no one would ever mistake as spontaneous utterance, the freewheeling creativity powering these songs sparkles with skewed humor and unexpected compositional turns. Shapiro’s voice is in the center of it all, hitting on a wide gamut of emotions during the release, and surprising listeners equally in his capacity as a songwriter and singer. This is material steadfast in its refusal to conform to the status quo, yet recognizable — there’s never any sense Shapiro is attempting to remake the songwriting wheel…READ MORE“
“The Brian Shapiro Band sets the tone early on in their debut album, All That We See, that they are going to be delivering music in their own way, and on their terms. Peculiar and a bit off, but oh-so interesting, the rock and folk songs on this album give you a new perspective on the state-of-mind and state-of-the-union when it comes to indie music. To say these songs are entertaining is an understatement. The songs on All That We See are meant to be ingested…READ MORE
“The Brian Shapiro Band takes you to almost screeching highs and silly baritone lows in the new sonic extravaganza All That We See…This Philadelphia rock/folk outfit is bringing something really special to the indie music world…READ MORE
“The songs on All That We See are everything that makes indie music, and American music so unique. In Shapiro you’re hearing the exhaustion of humanity, but also the exuberance of the human spirit…READ MORE
“Shapiro has his work cut out for him as far as imagery within his music goes and he succeeds while still maintaining a singular, unique voice of his own…READ MORE“
“All That We See has fancy moments, but for the most part, these songs are the result of artists that have immersed themselves into the fabric of humanity. These tunes are the kind that have to be listened to with a focus – they are not background songs. I imagine that Shapiro brings the same character in his voice to a live setting and to hear these songs it would be ideal to listen to them at an amphitheater, just before sunset. Better yet, the intimate moments are best suited for a dive bar in Brooklyn. Shapiro finds a way to pierce the heart, but he keeps the listener’s mind running on full-steam. I like that. I needed that. All That We See is definitely a game-changer for indie music…READ MORE
“The Brian Shapiro Band, if nothing else, is one good thing we can point to resulting from the pandemic. The three-piece formed in 2020 and their debut release All That We See is a nine-track musical platter boasting more than enough riches to engross even the most jaded of listeners. The chief songwriter, Shapiro, has an obvious talent for constructing releases; nine songs is an ideal length for the release and none of the cuts overstep in terms of length. Philadelphia has a reputation in musical circles as being one of the most important hubs for classic soul and R&B, but these City of Brotherly Love transplants are making a convincing case the city’s musical identity runs far deeper than we suspect…READ MORE“
