The seventh album from Brethren and the Evil Empire is an epic spanning several years, from tragedy to triumph. The McKinnon brothers deliver again, after having lost their father to cancer and witnessing the eldest brother's only son sentenced to a lengthy prison sentence. But fear not, despite send-ups to their lost family, BatEE proves you can't keep a good duo down, as they explore themes from beautiful women to carnivals to reality TV. An album that prides itself on versatility, it jumps from Magdalena to Marimba Man, and takes no prisoners. Sexy, smart and funny, with enough heart to make you weep. This album offers something for any rock fan.