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Jaurim Vol. 6 - Ashes to Ashes
Jaurim Vol. 6 - Ashes to Ashes
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November 1, 2006 Still digesting...Having just finished listening to Jaurim's latest work, I thought I would provide a few of my inital impressions:
As with each of their previous albums, Jaurim ventures into new territory with Ashes to Ashes in order to evoke a particular mood. The first adjective that comes to mind is "melancholic." You and Me, the most promoted track on the album, offers a taste of this and can be found on the band's website.
As much a departure from the pop-rock stylings of their 5th album as that album was from the blues- and hard rock of their previous work, Ashes to Ashes contains echoes of each of these, but feels more experimental, in particular with regard to style, vocals, and instrumentation. "Over and Over Again I Think of You," for example, is a wonderful piece that speaks to irresistible, consuming thoughts. It begins with a brooding quality, adding sonic layers throughout repetition of the motif until it builds into full-blown obsession.
Those expecting a offering similar to the band's previous efforts may be in for a surprise or even disappointment; although a few tracks like "Oh, Mama!" are signature Jaurim rock, most of the tracks lack the hooks and accessibility of their last several albums.
Jaurim is an amazing band and Yuna Kim's voice haunts my dreams. If you're new to them, however, perhaps a better place to begin would be Vols. 3, 4, or 5.
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