Album Review: The Jury and The Saints

The Jury & The Saints

Review by River Tucker // 26 March 2015
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There is no doubt that The Jury & The Saints have once again delivered an outstanding album containing a powerful uplifting message for the youth of today.

Striking exactly the right balance, this self-titled release retains a nice raw edge while skillfully delivering a polished performance.

Not only has the band toned up the core sound that made Daydreams such a success, the added power throughout these twelve tracks and their catchy lyrics, expertly delivered by Jesse Smith, are awesome! Gone are the sometimes-overbearing synths in every song, replaced by a more straightforward progressive guitar-driven sound.

A prominent punk rock influence provides even more street appeal, while the cohesion achieved by doing some hard yards on the road and the great work of renowned producer Alex Lysjakow give this album exactly what is required to make it jump off the shelves.

With excellent packaging, improved promotional material and a number of complementary reviews already in the offing, Jury and the Saints look set to explode onto the international scene.

This is a must have CD for your collection.

4/5

About the author River Tucker

Hi, My name is River, and I’m a music tutor, multi-instrumentalist (mainly playing drums), and freelance graphic and web designer from Aotearoa, New Zealand. Over the years I’ve worked in numerous bands playing styles ranging from jazz and ska to grunge and metal. I’ve also recorded and self-produced a number of releases consisting of original compositions. This experience, along with an inherent appreciation of music, has helped with my ability to review music for Muzic.NZ. The landscape of our music scene in New Zealand is rich with potential, yet often overshadowed by underutilized talent waiting to be discovered. As a reviewer, I’ve enjoyed the opportunity to highlight some of these emerging voices, which has provided me with an appreciation of the diverse musical tapestry that Aotearoa has to offer. Writing reviews is my way of promoting some of that musical talent to a local and international audience. By inspiring the

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