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Track Listings
| 1. In Every Direction |
| 2. Always |
| 3. Rope & Summit |
| 4. Without You |
| 5. It's Alright |
| 6. Howl |
| 7. Sweet & Bitter |
| 8. Don't Let It Pass |
| 9. Off Point |
| 10. To The Grain |
| 11. Tide |
Product Description
Product Description
2010 release from this Swedish band featuring Jos‚ Gonz lez (guitar, vocals), Elias Araya (drums) and Tobias Winterkorn (organ, moog). Their first single came out in 2000 and they self-released the Black Refuge EP in 2006. They released the 'Chickens/Azaleadalen' single in 2009. .Junip has periodically gathered together and recorded when schedules permitted, but this is the first time the members will focus exclusively on the band. Their sound can be familiar to those who have listened to Gonz lez's critically acclaimed records, but added to the mix on top of his nylon stringed guitar and distinctive voice are organs, synths and drums. The songs are often dynamic, melodic and shadowy.
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
A new high point for critically praised Jose and friends.
Sep 29 2010
By Greg
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Format:Audio CD
Junip is the band that includes guitarist/vocalist Jose Gonzalez, who produced wonderful albums Veneer and In Our Nature. As much as I love those two albums, I find that the addition of drums and keys on "Fields" expands the types of songs Gonzalez can do and improves their overall listenability.
At the risk of damning with faint-sounding praise, these songs are pleasant. But that's no small feat, creating an entire collection of songs none of which breaks the spell that the low-key instrumentals and understated singing produces. Nothing Junip does is ever likely to grace a karoake collection--the songs are not tuneful in that way. But there is a sense in which the sophisticated poetry is carried along by the bouyant melodies and unobtrusive percussion that is very compelling and works on two levels: Fields can be wonderful background music for a gathering, but the lyrics are such that they will reward more mindful reflection.
At the risk of damning with faint-sounding praise, these songs are pleasant. But that's no small feat, creating an entire collection of songs none of which breaks the spell that the low-key instrumentals and understated singing produces. Nothing Junip does is ever likely to grace a karoake collection--the songs are not tuneful in that way. But there is a sense in which the sophisticated poetry is carried along by the bouyant melodies and unobtrusive percussion that is very compelling and works on two levels: Fields can be wonderful background music for a gathering, but the lyrics are such that they will reward more mindful reflection.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
umm... wow..
Nov 30 2010
By brokendrum85
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Amazon Verified Purchase
After having this album for only one day, I can already tell its one I will love for a very long time. Every song is good in its own right. Buy It!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Junip- Fields- Ethereal
Oct 15 2010
By Nancy H. Rainey
- Published on Amazon.com
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Junip's new cd Fields is at once original and timeless. Gonzalez' vocals mix in and simply become another instrument yet the lyrics soar and make you perk up to listen more closely. Each song, while remaining in theme, has a different feel and never gets old. Wondering about life, wandering through relationships and time, death and love...all these with new 'old soul' eyes.
I would reccommend this album to many - from those who love the old Danny Kirwan Fleetwood Mac days to those listening to the newer things such as Death Cab or Carey Brothers.
I would reccommend this album to many - from those who love the old Danny Kirwan Fleetwood Mac days to those listening to the newer things such as Death Cab or Carey Brothers.
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