9 One-Hit Wonders We're Glad Never Had A Second Hit
4. The Bravery - An Honest Mistake
The term 'landfill indie' may feel overused, but so many bands fell at the first hurdle trying to be the next incarnation of The Strokes or The Killers. And it is the latter band that contributed to The Bravery’s downfall, lead singer Brandon Flowers said "The Bravery were only signed because The Killers were a band".
Such tabloid drama took attention away from The Bravery's music in their brief moment in the limelight.
Their biggest hit feels like a diet New Order track, and could only make a big splash in Britain. Their second album flopped and their third isn’t even available on streaming services.
Their sole 2005 hit stands out as their only punchy and energetic track. and since then, lead singer Sam Endicott ended up songwriting for Shakira.