Peter Bradley has worn many hats—politician, author, historian. Now, as Brandes, he’s stepped into the world of music, and the result is a debut album that is as personal as it is powerful.
The Distance Between Dreams, is a mature, poignant collection of songs shaped by experience. With influences ranging from Bob Dylan to John Lennon, Brandes brings a deeply literary touch to his songwriting, layering sparse arrangements with complex emotion.
The first single, “Please Don’t Call”, is a beautiful ache of a song—elegant, painful, and totally unforgettable. “Like A Dagger” follows suit, reflecting on the end of love with raw vulnerability. But it’s “From The Higher Ground” where Bradley’s past as a public figure comes through, with biting commentary about the world we live in.
Then there’s “Song for Mordecai”—a standout track that brings history to life through stunning instrumentation and a story drawn from George Eliot’s Daniel Deronda. Here, Brandes achieves something remarkable: a song that is both specific and universal, deeply Jewish and profoundly human.
This isn’t just an album—it’s a reflection on memory, identity, and the emotional geography we all carry with us. Whether you know Peter Bradley from politics or not, you’ll remember him as Brandes.
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