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Named after the Seinfeld character, Boston's Jean Paul Jean Paul have released a new single that is going to appeal to those of us that can't let the 90's completely go. "Jai alai" is an indie/alt-rock burst. It clocks in at just over two and a half minutes of high energy 90's style alt-rock. I can't quite put my finger on why these feels so 90's to me, but it feels like a harder, edgier Gin Blossoms or a faster Matthew Sweet. And then there's just an epic guitar solo to completely win you over, in case you're somehow still able to resist "Jai alai." Jean Paul Jean Paul are one of those bands I'm familiar with by name only, and now I'm furious with myself for waiting this long to finally listen to them.
Bassist Christopher Cornell says of the band's new album:
“One major component that we all were striving for with this album was to capture the raw energy that these songs have when we play them live on stage. Not to make a live album, per se, but to somehow thread that needle of raw live energy with amazing production value. The band isn’t afraid to incorporate any and all styles of music to avoid running the risk of becoming stagnant.”
You can listen to "Jai alai" below. It Comes Back is out today, and is available on Bandcamp. For more on Jean Paul Jean Paul, check out the band's website.
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