Tuesday, April 23, 2002
JUNE 3-28,2002
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Lakota/Columbia Records
It takes several minutes for the human eye to
adapt to a dark room. Similarly, it may take lis
teners a moment to adjust to the wailing melan
cholic cries of JJ72’s lead vocalist, Mark Greaney.
Although some listeners may consider his voice
whiny, Greany’s sorrowful and echoic skill is the
perfect instrument to supplement lyrics of the
same qualities. But the longing and sometimes
cynical subjects of JJ72’s sobering melodies
should not discourage listeners. Even though
verses alluding to death and mourning may be dis
heartening and lyrics like “torrential seas dragged
me to my knees bleeding’’ may be unsettling, the
poetry of songs like “Undercover Angel" and
"Improv" evoke introspection and reflection.
Greany’s voice, which at times resembles the
banshee-like wails from rock bands of old, is only
one musical facet that distinguishes the group.
Sly Letter
Theme of Six
Bayou City Music
The unique styles of lead singers Ryan Slie and
Sean Smith and the sounds of different instru
ments are what make Sly Letter original. With the
release of its second CD, Theme of Six, by Sound
Arts Recording Studio, the band continues to
grow in the number of fans as well as musical
performance.
The CD's first track, “Beside Me," is a great
start. It is energetic and catchy — a main theme
throughout the album that keeps the listener
hooked. The CD ends with “We All Fall Down," a
song that leaves listeners begging for more,
because it is just as catchy as the first track.
The songs on Theme of Six fit together well,
with a mixture of high-energy songs such as “Still
the Same," as well as slower, more emotional
songs such as "The Promise" and “Mercury."
He also plays lead guitar,
and along with bassist
Hilary Woods and drum
mer Fergal Matthews,
there is an entourage of
violists, violinists and cel
lists who implement clas
sical capacities in several
songs, namely “Oxygen" and "Willow."
songs employ spiritual expressions and *1
imagery like “true love has no simplicity,% ; {
our world you and I” and “by the bright leave
the garden of my savior.”
Of course lyrics like “dreams of dying motef
and “decaying as I am/I need not somepr.T
ised land” may appear a sharp contrast!
serenity of other lexis that permeate the a:,
but JJ72’s self-titled LP is far from inconsfej
From “October Swimmer” to its finale “Bums
Bee.” JJ72 breathes both musical harmonys
lyrical poeticism. (Grade: B+)
-Walt frl
The lyrics remain strong
throughout the pieces
and are held together by
refreshing beats. The
different instruments of
Sly Letter mesh well
with the distinct voices
of the vocalists. The
mandolin also is a great
aspect of the band and Mark McDavid doesr
amazing job playing the unique instrument.a r :
it is always easy to pinpoint the sound ofthew
dolin in each song.
The name of the album fits the band, asSij
Letter is composed of a six-piece lineup, i
person contributing a significant amount tomtei
makes the CD worthwhile. The CD released
Theme of Six will be held at The Tap, Wednesday
April 24.
(Grade: A+)
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