“Finishing strong are the last three songs of the album. I noted these as being the most radio-friendly. First, “Goin’ For Mine” directed at proverbial naysayers is rocking! A lyrical depiction of words all have spoken to those who have underestimated us. Borrowing from Brannon’s hip-hop ventures, a touch of hip-hop element is introduced. Brannon keeps us on our toes.” - Izzy The Gent

“The album continuously levitates between energetic tracks and ear-appealing ballads, so the entire Heartbreak Is Misery is perfectly balanced. It’s also interesting how Brannon explores almost all eras of rock music. You’ll notice how some numbers resonate with eighties glam rock ambiance, while the other explore more of an eighties and nineties hard rock. Still, some tracks burst with sonic maneuvers stacked with the finest properties of modern rock music.” - Djordje Miladinović

“All in all, "Heartbreak is Misery" is a truly remarkable and winning step in Brannon's career, being one of the best pieces of music they have created in the last years. It shows maturity and growth, ambition and a promise for an even brighter future. Going back to rock music might be the best thing Brannon have done for the project, starting the year with one of the best rock releases of 2023.” - Joanna Beleva

“There is a slight feel of the eighties about the music in places, but why not? That was the heyday of the big, anthemic, pop-rock sound, and what Brannon does so well is to take that tried and tested formula and bring it bang up-to-date. We Are Powerful, which kicks things off and does the groundwork for the listening experience to follow, is a stadium-ready, fist-in-the-air slice of rock—both accessible and epic.” - Dave Franklin

“Featuring distorted guitars and the raw crash of live drums, the track has the makings of an arena rock hit, but has been produced to a crisp and contemporary degree for clarity of sound and that essential ability to crank up the volume.” - Rebecca Cullen (on Bad Love feat. R Reed)