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Jet W. Lee
Performed By
Jet W. Lee
Album UPC
889211938940
CD Baby Track ID
TR0001980756
Label
Jet W. Lee
Released
2010-04-01
BPM
140
Rated
0
ISRC
QMMU31200010
Year
2010
Spotify Plays
4
Writers
Writer
Jesse William Johnson
Pub Co
Post Historic Publishing
Composer
Jesse William Johnson
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Rights Controlled
Master and Publishing Grant
Rights
One-Stop: Master + 100% Pub Grant
Original/Cover/Public Domain
original
Country
United States - Illinois
Description
Hooky-yet-dark rock and roll, with the tiniest little twinge of country twang.
Notes
“What’s in a name, really? Too many commercial bands have made it with obscure names based off cartoons, books or movies. So what can you make of a band whose name is Jet W. Lee? It sounds like a mode of travel for Civil War generals. The band’s sound? Nineties alternative rock like Superchunk or Local H mixed with a bit of eighties punk a la Minutemen. “We did everything as live as possible and just tried to let things happen,” Johnson says. The recording turned into album “Who Shall Remain Shameless,” all materialized over the fall of last year. Yet the album has a feel that seems polished beyond such a short stint in the studio.”
John Wawrzaszek – Newcity
“With their jangly guitars, bombastic drums, earnest vocals, and citified touches of country, local comfort-rock trio Jet W. Lee sound like they’ve spent a lot of time listening to mid-80s Husker Du and R.E.M. Jet W. Lee seem like they’re still able to feel the glamorous glow of in-the-know cult adoration that accompanied such groups in their indie-label days. They’ve managed to give their self-released debut album, Who Shall Remain Shameless, a peculiar angsty charge that helps me feel it again. On “Starry State of Mind” front man Jesse W. Johnson sings… stirring up existential questions that he pretends to answer with a simple “Don’t worry.” Uh, sorry, I’m still gonna worry, and you guys know it damn well.”
Ann Sterzinger – Chicago Reader
“Who Shall Remain Shameless has a definitive Side A and Side B and plays as such. Whereas Side A (tracks 1-5) is upbeat and quick, filled with repetitive, catchy choruses and memorable guitar parts, Side B (tracks 6-10) takes a more mellow route, recalling the previously mentioned elements of classic rock. My personal favorite is track 4, “New Mexico.” Over the course of the four-minute number, vocalist Jesse W. Johnson’s drawl calls to mind R.E.M.-era Michael Stipe while the surprisingly infectious harmonies of Johnson and Patrick Mangan beckon to be “shown the way.”… To put it simply, Jet W. Lee’s Who Shall Remain Shameless is a solid work of straightforward rock. Who Shall Remain Shameless works because of, not in spite of, a lack of frills and exaggerations, remaining true to a credible format of drum, bass and guitar (and harmonica!)”
Amanda Shively – Smile Politely
John Wawrzaszek – Newcity
“With their jangly guitars, bombastic drums, earnest vocals, and citified touches of country, local comfort-rock trio Jet W. Lee sound like they’ve spent a lot of time listening to mid-80s Husker Du and R.E.M. Jet W. Lee seem like they’re still able to feel the glamorous glow of in-the-know cult adoration that accompanied such groups in their indie-label days. They’ve managed to give their self-released debut album, Who Shall Remain Shameless, a peculiar angsty charge that helps me feel it again. On “Starry State of Mind” front man Jesse W. Johnson sings… stirring up existential questions that he pretends to answer with a simple “Don’t worry.” Uh, sorry, I’m still gonna worry, and you guys know it damn well.”
Ann Sterzinger – Chicago Reader
“Who Shall Remain Shameless has a definitive Side A and Side B and plays as such. Whereas Side A (tracks 1-5) is upbeat and quick, filled with repetitive, catchy choruses and memorable guitar parts, Side B (tracks 6-10) takes a more mellow route, recalling the previously mentioned elements of classic rock. My personal favorite is track 4, “New Mexico.” Over the course of the four-minute number, vocalist Jesse W. Johnson’s drawl calls to mind R.E.M.-era Michael Stipe while the surprisingly infectious harmonies of Johnson and Patrick Mangan beckon to be “shown the way.”… To put it simply, Jet W. Lee’s Who Shall Remain Shameless is a solid work of straightforward rock. Who Shall Remain Shameless works because of, not in spite of, a lack of frills and exaggerations, remaining true to a credible format of drum, bass and guitar (and harmonica!)”
Amanda Shively – Smile Politely
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