Fields by Junip
Zero 7's wonderful album, The Garden introduced me to both the daring vocalist Sia and the fascinating songwriter Jose Gonzalez. The mix was great to play in Borders because it had enough electronic beat in the mix to catch people off guard midst all the downtempo mood. Then, came Gonzalez's solo album "Veneer," showing off his acoustic guitar work very well.
I hadn't heard of Junip before, but this was the Swedish band he came hails from. Along with Tobia Winterkorn on keys and drummer Elias Araya, they put together a modest EP in the later part of the 90s. They all split and went their separate ways. Unknown to my own radar, the trio returned to produce a short album called Black Refuge.
Now, hearing this new Junip album, Fields refreshes my memory of what a talent Jose Gonzalez is and flanked by the two talented musicians, the sound is a great combo between chill out and spirited beat driven tracks. Keeping it simple, the group sounds wonderful in a pair of headphones. I feel as though I'm re-discovering an old treasure.
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