Jesus Jones London LP (White Vinyl)

Originating from Wiltshire, Jesus Jones (Mike Edwards - guitar, vocals; Tony de Borg - guitars; Al Doughty - bass; Gen - drums; and Iain Baker - keyboards, samples) arrived on the scene in 1989 with three charting singles and a charting debut album, Liquidizer. The band followed this with many more hit singles and the very successful albums Doubt (1991), Perverse (1993) and Already (1997). Fifth album London arrived in October 2001 with new drummer Tony Arthy on board, and featured the singles "Nowhere Slow," "Come On Home" and "In Face Of All This."

Here's what Iain Baker has to say about this album: "London was a musical consolidation, but without their traditional industry support, the release was essentially self-supported. Turmoil is something that drives London. Despite purporting to be a love letter to the city that inspired him, the album was to be filled with even more soul-searching than Perverse. It's the sound of Mike trying to make sense of it all, whilst trying not to be dragged down by the analysis."

London is pressed on 140g white vinyl, and appears on vinyl for the first time ever!

Stylistically, Jesus Jones delivers the same jaunty pop hooks that made them rock gods with 'Real Real Real' and 'Right Here, Right Now.' Mike Edwards and his crew aren't necessarily concerned with making music for the masses, either. Songs such as 'Message' and the catchy electronic twist of 'Stranger' perfect Jesus Jones' signature acid house aesthetic over hearty guitar work. The artsy synth beats of 'The Rocket Ships of La Jolla' showcase a space rock ambience, but it's the hazy aesthetic of 'The A Team' that reflects Jesus Jones' desire for '70s glam rock appeal. A humorous and dazzling track reflecting on the '80s TV show, 'The A Team' supersedes the band's fiery disposition on 'Nowhere Slow'.