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Album Review- Jordan Car – Bender EP

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It is not a surprise that I was happy to hear about some more music being released by this under-appreciated songwriter and his great band and associated musicians.   I have previously reviewed their Rail Vodka release and that one is worth your time also …give it a listen:) 

This EP features some previously released material but is still a good collection and an entry point if you have not heard any of of Carr’s music prior to this album.   “Party Town USA” came out as a single release in 2021 and has a nice, clean vibe to it with an airy atmosphere and a strong drum beat through the middle of the track.   “Ronnie” is up next and this song has seen several versions over the years (although I still prefer the original from “Reinventing the Dumbass”…but hey, I am a vintage-style person after all).  How did it take me this long to understand the line about Third Eye Blind?  I always wondered what “melted ice and Third Eye Blind” even meant…but hey…I hear it all loud and clear now!   The third track is “Just South of Heaven,” and is the version from 2021 which is mixed & produced in a much more mainstream fashion than what was on the 2020 EP Neapolitan Man.  This later take is definitely more accessible but that 2020 edition, which is much slower and has a disquieting yet comforting metronomic feel to it, is my preference.  This album closes on “Being Zack Morris” and is a version that I do not think I have heard before…it is a strong one, a well developed song with a nice piano accompaniment. 

As always Jordan Carr delivers direct, pointed songs of life, love and the general messiness of living with much heart and strong arrangements…I always feel like he sings song for and about folks like me:) 

You can check out more of the music and information on the Bandcamp page https://jordancarr.bandcamp.com/album/bender-ep

As always…please remember your local artists and businesses – community is powerful! 

And even though this EP is not a buyable item on his Bandcamp page… check out the other music and think about purchasing something 🙂 

Song Review – Jordan Carr & The Boys “Rail Vodka” from the album Rail Vodka

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I just felt the need to start out the year 2023 with a shout-out to one of my very favorite Minnesota musical groups.  I know that this one goes back a long ways but hey, you still really need to check it out.  Whether going solo or with his group The Boys, Jordan Carr can sing some very meaningful songs.  

This particular track has its very obvious meaning whether you know the whole story behind it or not.  You can check out the video on Youtube to get some context if you have the time.  The lyrics are stark enough and woven well into what starts out as a simple guitar moment.  It is well developed as time moves along into a much deeper song, cutting into a punchy rhythm section and several soaring guitar moments from Jordan Riggs.  

And a lyric like “I miss you in a way that makes me talk to the sky…” well, is just damn good.  

You can check out more of the music and information on the Bandcamp page https://jordancarr.bandcamp.com

Hey, it is a New Year…and you still should support all of your local talent and businesses – community is powerful!