the ralph jones band
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Alternative
Status:
Most recent release, Just for the Scenery (2006)
See also:
CD Baby's Ralph Jones Band page
Comparisons:
Elliott Smith, Guided by Voices
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
They are a talented and versatile group. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
drowning in kentucky is their debut
Recordings:
- drowning in kentucky (2003)
- Just for the Scenery (2006)
drowning in kentucky
Release info:
2003—Statebird Records—sbr1865-002
Availability:
See Statebird Records site for availability
Ecto priority:
Recommended
Group members:
Nathan Newbury
Jason Hibbitts
Joe Burns
Comments:
It's a very nice record. The singer sings in a hushed way that reminds me of Elliott Smith. The album is short, but has real substance to it. "Leaving" is a lovely song. The title track is haunting and noisy. Titles like "I am a hunter and a scientist" and "Lead me like Livestock" reveal oddly delivered but potent songs. The band doesn't seem to be striving for weirdness, it just kind of seeks them out. The country-tinged murder ballad "Potato Shine" is quite brilliant.
A beguiling debut. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Thanks to Anna Maria Sjärnell for work on this entry.
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