Quiver of Jasper
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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Quiver of Jasper
Southern Ice Cold Storage
Quiver of Jasper has released the follow up to “Surly”, and it truly hits the mark. The group still has a funky edge entwined with a classic rock type sound that embraces the new "alternative" progressions and still comes out genuine and clever. What all that means is, this is a great rock band that has put out another great rock record. I wish these guys could get picked up by a label that would put them in a multi-million dollar studio with a producer who would work with them on their music. These guys know what it takes to write great songs and I think it would be a treat for listeners as well as the band to have the big-wig backing to give them the polished studio sound they deserve. Now don’t take that as this recording sounds spotty or lack-luster. It captures the band in a setting which might remind listeners of a live recording or actually hearing the band play live. I am impressed with this CD and I wish I could venture down to see QoJ play a show sometime. Do yourself a favor and check this band out if you are into the blues based rock style or if you are into checking out something different without barking, moaning or crying.
- The Noise Junkie
Discography
"Sleep Injury" (1996 LP),
"Muchacha and the Dirty Taco" (1999 LP), "Don't Trust Fun" (2001 LP), "Sugar Boots" (2003 EP), "Surly" (2004), "Southern Ice Cold Storage" (2006 LP), "When Grins Go Gold" (2010 LP)
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QOJ developed at Morehead State University in the dirty, mid 1990's. The band members all cut their teeth on older sibling's vinyl collections featuring bands like Zappa and the Mothers, Moby Grape, Captain Beefheart, and the Rolling Stones. In real time, QOJ absorbed the sounds of Guided By Voices, the Replacements, and Sonic Youth. These influences rolled together into some really unique creations. Independent releases happen along the way. These recordings all sound a bit different based on the attitude and condition of the band when the tape rolls. QOJ has done regional gigging in towns like Lexington, Louisville, Cincinnati, Dayton, Knoxville TN, Charleston WV, and all the holes in between. There have been lots of dive bar shows and eerie festival appearances. Our longevity is alarming, especially to us. Despite our obscurity, it doesn't seem that we can stop. CD reviews in underground mags and occasional college radio airplay does sometimes occur and we go on and on.
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