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Track Listings
| 1. In Every Direction |
| 2. Always |
| 3. Rope & Summit |
| 4. Without You |
| 5. It's Alright |
| 6. Howl |
| 7. Sweet & Bitter |
| 8. Don't Let It Pass |
| 9. Off Point |
| 10. To The Grain |
| 11. Tide |
Editorial Reviews
Debut album from José González - fronted rock band
JUNIP was formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the late '90s by José González (guitar, vocals), Elias Araya (drums) and Tobias Winterkorn (organ, moog). Their first 7" came out in 2000 and they self-released the Black Refuge EP in 2006. RCRDLBL distributed the 2009 single "Chickens/Azaleadalen". Junip has periodically gathered together and recorded when schedules permitted, but this is the first time the members will focus exclusively on the band. Their sound can be familiar to those who have listened to González's critically acclaimed records, but added to the mix on top of his nylon stringed guitar and distinctive voice are organs, synths and drums. The songs are often dynamic, melodic and shadowy.
JUNIP was formed in Gothenburg, Sweden, in the late '90s by José González (guitar, vocals), Elias Araya (drums) and Tobias Winterkorn (organ, moog). Their first 7" came out in 2000 and they self-released the Black Refuge EP in 2006. RCRDLBL distributed the 2009 single "Chickens/Azaleadalen". Junip has periodically gathered together and recorded when schedules permitted, but this is the first time the members will focus exclusively on the band. Their sound can be familiar to those who have listened to González's critically acclaimed records, but added to the mix on top of his nylon stringed guitar and distinctive voice are organs, synths and drums. The songs are often dynamic, melodic and shadowy.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Junip is the band that includes guitarist/vocalist Jose Gonzalez, who produced wonderful albums Veneer and In Our Nature. As much as I love those two albums, I find that the addition of drums and keys on "Fields" expands the types of songs Gonzalez can do and improves their overall listenability.
At the risk of damning with faint-sounding praise, these songs are pleasant. But that's no small feat, creating an entire collection of songs none of which breaks the spell that the low-key instrumentals and understated singing produces. Nothing Junip does is ever likely to grace a karoake collection--the songs are not tuneful in that way. But there is a sense in which the sophisticated poetry is carried along by the bouyant melodies and unobtrusive percussion that is very compelling and works on two levels: Fields can be wonderful background music for a gathering, but the lyrics are such that they will reward more mindful reflection.
At the risk of damning with faint-sounding praise, these songs are pleasant. But that's no small feat, creating an entire collection of songs none of which breaks the spell that the low-key instrumentals and understated singing produces. Nothing Junip does is ever likely to grace a karoake collection--the songs are not tuneful in that way. But there is a sense in which the sophisticated poetry is carried along by the bouyant melodies and unobtrusive percussion that is very compelling and works on two levels: Fields can be wonderful background music for a gathering, but the lyrics are such that they will reward more mindful reflection.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By brokendrum85
Format:MP3 Music|Amazon Verified Purchase
After having this album for only one day, I can already tell its one I will love for a very long time. Every song is good in its own right. Buy It!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Junip's new cd Fields is at once original and timeless. Gonzalez' vocals mix in and simply become another instrument yet the lyrics soar and make you perk up to listen more closely. Each song, while remaining in theme, has a different feel and never gets old. Wondering about life, wandering through relationships and time, death and love...all these with new 'old soul' eyes.
I would reccommend this album to many - from those who love the old Danny Kirwan Fleetwood Mac days to those listening to the newer things such as Death Cab or Carey Brothers.
I would reccommend this album to many - from those who love the old Danny Kirwan Fleetwood Mac days to those listening to the newer things such as Death Cab or Carey Brothers.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful music discovery
I first heard Junip on the radio and immediate sought them out on Amazon. This is a great intro album. So soothing for my L.A. commutes. Read more
Published 15 days ago by Sam I Am
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Quiet Intensity
I was interested in the music of Nick Drake and Alexi Murdoch, and when I looked up some of their albums on Amazon I noticed Junip's "Fields" as one of the records in the list of... Read more
Published 22 days ago by John W. Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars
Phenominal!
This album is stellar and arrived in perfect working condition. I highly recommend this to anyone interested in the slightest.
Published 1 month ago by Linz
5.0 out of 5 stars
jose gonzales is just superb
his style is spooky, mesmerizing, soothing, mature. his sound is unique, deep and dark. his songs are distinct and memorable. his lyrics are intelligent. Read more
Published 2 months ago by steven jenkins
5.0 out of 5 stars
how did I not know about this?
I've been a big Jose Gonzalez fan for a while, but had no idea he had another band. This is more psychedelic than his solo stuff, but I love it, especially the moog synth. Read more
Published 3 months ago by T. Trupp
5.0 out of 5 stars
great album
Love this album! Great acoustic rock (not being ironic here). Very much like Jose Gonzalez's solo work but with more energy. The vinyl version is beautiful and high quality.
Published 4 months ago by mikezdc
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
im a big fan of Gonzalez's work; this runs along the same lines. the additional instrumentation provided by Elias Arayas (drums) and Tobias Winterkorn (keys, synths) compliments... Read more
Published 4 months ago by awlawren
5.0 out of 5 stars
Different From Solo Work, But Just As Good
I just listened to Fields for the first time last night and must say, Wonderful! I am a big fan of Jose Gonzalez solo work, so began listening to this album with a bit of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Colin Mead
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelent! Music!
Excelent music's! This band is great! I knew the band watching Canal Off, Diario das Ilhas, a tv show about brazilian surfers in Hawai.
Published 5 months ago by Fabio Rocha Teixeira de Carvalho
4.0 out of 5 stars
Consistent quality
Junip is great. I discovered them in a Snowboard documentary and fell in love with their music. Very consistent with Jose Gonzalez style, too.
Published 8 months ago by Leo Boulton
