{"id":21578,"date":"2012-08-25T04:38:41","date_gmt":"2012-08-25T09:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=21578"},"modified":"2013-02-05T16:19:11","modified_gmt":"2013-02-05T21:19:11","slug":"the-sun-parade-yossis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/the-sun-parade-yossis\/","title":{"rendered":"The Sun Parade | Yossis<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Mike Debbage<\/span>
\n– Guest Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"\"The introduction to this band is a classic example of illustrating the continued essence and need for physical record stores in our society. The first exposure to this highly impressive modern folk group was during a visit to Cheapo Records in Austin. The initial attraction was the gruff yet unique lead vocals of Chris Martin Jennings, but very quickly this was not the sole attraction. Add the harmonies and mandolin playing of Jefferson Lewis and their retro, yet fresh melodies, the first impressions were striking. Thankfully, this fully translates to their first full length recording debut Yossis that is well produced and one of the most impressive independent releases in years. <\/p>\n

The album consists of thirteen tracks which are all original compositions penned by Jennings who is assisted by Lewis on five of those tracks. The duo is rounded out musically with assistance from Doni McAulay on drums and Jacob Rosazza on bass, piano and flute. While the music shows hints of a retro feel pulling from the early seventies folk rock movement of groups such as Lindisfarne and the Fairport Convention, The Sun Parade keeps the past well balanced by sounding fresh and modern. Comparisons with Mumford & Sons are unavoidable though with even greater accessibility with an emphasis on memorable hooks and melodies. <\/p>\n

Surprisingly the album begins with the probably one of the weakest tracks \u201cTaste\u201d which includes Jennings in a false falsetto mood. But this quickly changes further into the song that is followed up with the mid paced moody \u201cNothing Lasts Forever\u201d with a sweet rolling bass. By track three the album really kicks into gear with the bouncy and buoyant toe tapper \u201cSometimes Sunny\u201d smothered in acoustic guitar, mandolin and spot on harmonies. The party continues courtesy of the hand-clapping drum driven \u201cNeed You By My Side\u201d and the rollicking \u201cChicago\u201d.<\/p>\n

While the above three songs are probably the most unforgettable songs on Yossis<\/em>, similar comparisons to \u201cChicago\u201d can be found on the driving \u201cPickin\u2019 My Pockets\u201d and \u201cRun People Run\u201d with Lewis\u2019s mandolin once again up front and center on both compositions. The Sun Parade then turn their compositions skills upside down courtesy of the string driven mellow madness of \u201cOh No\u201d only to close out the album with the honky tonk flavored piano found on \u201cHometown\u201d. <\/p>\n

With the exception of opening the album with its weakest link, there is very little else to complain about this very impressive debut. The question is whether this retro flavored modern folk rock band from Northampton, Massachusetts will manage to find an audience to sustain their career. Yossis<\/em> is clear evidence to this reviewer that they will not go hungry. <\/p>\n

Genre: Folk Rock<\/p>\n

Band:
\nChris Marlon Jennings: led vocals, guitars and keys
\nJefferson Lewis: vocals, guitars, mandolin and piano
\nDoni McAulay: drums
\nJacob Rosazza: bass, piano and flute<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tTaste
\n2.\tNothing Lasts Forever
\n3.\tSometimes Funny
\n4.\tNeed You By My Side
\n5.\tChicago
\n6.\tBottom of the Sea
\n7.\tWaiting for Life to Drastically Change
\n8.\tPickin\u2019 My Pockets
\n9.\tDuring The Fall
\n10.\tRun People Run
\n11.\tLies
\n12.\tOh No
\n13.\tHometown<\/p>\n

Label: Spirithouse Music <\/p>\n

Website: www.thesunparade.com<\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 8.5\/10 <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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