About this item

JJerome87 is the solo moniker of British songwriter Joe Newman, musician and frontman of the critically acclaimed Mercury Prize and Ivor Novello-winning band, alt-J. Recorded in LA alongside producer Carlos De La Gaza, a dedicated group of session musicians and a trio of female vocalists, The Canyon is a collection of alt-J (esque) songs with a Californian, Motown, Blues and Gospel energy.

STAFF COMMENTS

Barry says: A brilliantly chameleonic suite of slo-blues and swampy rock with a little hint of Alt-J's otherworldly wonkiness. Though there is a hint of the sound of his former band and an obviously recognisable vocal style (though a lot less than you'd think - if that was an Alt-J sticking point for you, like it was for me), this is a uniquely forged solo expedition, and it's a great one to boot.

TRACK LISTING

Side A
Mr. Alligator
Green Velvet
Quaaludes
Interlude
Juicy
Walkaway Music

Side B
Brush Me Like A Horse
Two Hearts
Track And Field
Last Man Alive
Pennine