First and foremost, my impression of Jupiter One is not an emotion that passes through me all that often. It is a rarity when a song/album/band gets my kicks completely and positively off.
But there is something resonating deep with Jupiter One for me. Creating a sentiment that makes me get up and start dancing around my living room mid-day blasting the music less than neighborly pleasant. I believe they call this sort of thing ‘dance floor-friendly’; who needs understandable lyrics when you have that kind of groove?
All in all, for a vast majority of the songs off of their new album Sunshower, the chorus is about the only thing anyone can really comprehend properly at first listen. But something about these songs makes all of that okay. Jumping genres and mixing in with the likes of Grizzly Bear, tuned in with a little pop-punk movement it’s almost heavenly to hear what this band has produced from such simple backgrounds.
Their album Sunshower can be used to suit many different moods, which I find to be quite an astonishing accomplishment for many artists. It’s their sway of many correlated genres that help them to impede these emotions vicariously through Electronica, Pop, Punk, and my favorite of all even Indie/Folk. Having been described as a blend of 1980s Rolling Stones, and MGMT it’s impossible to pass this band by without an open mind. Each song on this album has its own vibrancy for which you can compliment any event. Starting with the first track “Volcano” which headlines as an amazing way to start off the disc. Its ups and downs of ageless melodies stomping carelessly through each second of the song are nothing more than pure melodic passion.
Article comments
1 - Topher Hicks
Great review, you're like a young Ralph J. Gleason! Your poinincy, professionalism, and interest in music shine a little brighter with each of your posts.