It never hurts to begin any piece of writing with a famous and profound quote, so here's one for you: "Change is the only constant in life." - Heraclitus (Greek philosopher 535 BC – 475 BC) Tangentially related hyperbole: I'd argue that nowhere in the history of recorded sound is this statement truer than within the music of San Francisco's the Brankas. And on their new record Safes, you will find yourself constantly unsure of what's next, but loving every minute of the journey. (photo: Thomas Monsanti) The Brankas describe themselves as "1st Grade Math Rock." While this playful one-liner [...]