Breaking State is the second studio album by Brix & the Extricated, released on 26 October 2018 on Grit Over Glamour Records.[1]

Breaking State
Studio album by Brix & the Extricated
Released	26 October 2018 (2018-10-26)
Recorded	2018
Genre	Post-punk
Label	Grit Over Glamour
Producer	Brix & the Extricated
Brix & the Extricated chronology
Part 2 (2017) Breaking State (2018) Super Blood Wolf Moon (2019)

The album was made available on blue vinyl, CD and download.[2]

Critical reception

It was released to critical acclaim, Jane Phenton of Her Edit praised its 'distinct sense of a song-writing heritage with undertones of Blondie, the Beach Boys and David Bowie'."[3] It was also favourably reviewed by Uncut and Q.

Track listing

All songs written by Brix & the Extricated / Brix Smith

1. "Alaska"
2. "H.C."
3. "Dog Face (Lost in Gdansk)"
4. "Prime Numbers"
5. "American Skies"
6. "Vanity"
7. "Sleazebag"
8. "Going Strong"
9. "Heavy Crown"
10. "Unrecognisable"

Personnel

Brix & the Extricated

• Brix Smith Start - vocals
• Steve Hanley - bass guitar
• Paul Hanley - drums
• Steve Trafford - guitar, vocals
• Jason Brown - guitar, harmonica

References