By: Staff
Rock and Roll is alive and thriving, and Jean Paul Jean Paul's latest release, "It Comes Back," is a testament to the band's unrelenting power and energy. The album's lead single, "Jai Alai", is a sonic tour de force that grabs the listener by the collar and refuses to let go. From the moment the track bursts through the speakers, it's clear that the band has left nothing on the studio floor. The guitars are played with dazzling virtuosity, producing a beautifully raw, ear-splitting tone that perfectly complements the track's unbridled intensity. Vocally, the performance is all-encompassing, ranging from soaring falsettos to gritty, Broadway-worthy belts, seamlessly transitioning between styles and emotions. The pairing of this captivating vocal delivery and the supporting musical arrangement is akin to a fine wine and cheese pairing but with a twist – the "wine," in this case, is a potent shot of whiskey, and the "cheese" is the most mouthwatering burger you've ever had at your favorite hole-in-the-wall bar. The relentless, hard-hitting drums and the infectious, dance-inducing bassline propel the track forward with an unstoppable momentum, defying the listener to remain still. Despite its high-octane energy, "Jai Alai" is far from your typical dance track, offering a thrilling, adrenaline-fueled ride that will leave an indelible mark on the listener. If you're craving a true rock and roll experience that will leave you craving more, do yourself a favor and check out "Jai Alai" from Jean Paul Jean Paul's album "It Comes Back." I guarantee that by the time the first track is over, you'll be scrambling to add it to your playlist and share it with all your music-loving friends.
Wait, there's more!
We caught up with this exciting and emerging artist in “The Cage” music blog to talk about music and learn more about them.
Here’s how it went:
Please tell us a little about yourself.
Hey, we're Jean Paul Jean Paul, a rock band out of Boston. We make high energy, quick-paced songs that make you want to dance. Our shows are all about having fun, meeting people and dancing around.
What has been the most motivating force in creating your music?
Andy Gelb: Music is such a strong form of therapy. Working 9-5 ain't all it's chalked up to be, but using music as a creative outlet really gets me excited about the day. I love playing music with these guys, and it's just fun working on it together.
Steve Harding: In life, other than the few closest relationships I’ve had, the only thing that gives me real satisfaction has been from creating things, music being one of those things. It’s in me to just keep making things- whatever form it takes is anyone’s guess.
Andrew Cornish: Music is not only my career, but also my greatest passion in life (as cheesy as that sounds). The motivation to create more is never ending, and I’ve got an endless supply of inspiration coming my way 24/7
Christopher Cornell: For me, it all boils down to getting my thoughts and emotions out in a way that others can understand. Music is therapy.
Warren Forbes: The desire to create a song that invokes a certain feeling in someone when they listen to it.
If there was one thing you could change about the music industry, what would it be?
AG: Ticket fees for shows :( brutal
SH: Respect is shown in a lot of different ways. If the industry cares about artists, it would be nice to see some more direct examples of that.
AC: Bring buying music back! Sick of the streaming BS and the lack of compensation for smaller artists.
CC: How much time do you have? Probably the oversaturation of formulaic drivel. Every decade had defining genres and sounds until you got past the 2010’s. The music industry needs to take risks and get weird!
WF: Less auto-tune.
Where do you see your sound and artistry heading in the future? Are there any
exciting new directions you’re exploring?
AG: We like playing lots of different styles, I think we'd like to try a slower song to change things up a bit.
SH: I’d like to continue becoming more honest with music and expression. As a band, I think we’re looking forward to playing different stages to newer audiences. We still believe in rock and alternative and I think there’s still a lot of creativity still to be explored in the genres.
AC: My personal playing is heading in a simpler, more musical direction. I’m starting to get sick of trying to squeeze 38 notes into a measure of 4. I am exploring more melodic playing and more intentional phrasing. As a band, I see our sound getting slightly more experimental, and maybe a little less poppy… but that could just be me who thinks so.
CC: I would like to believe that no sound is off limits until we try it. I can’t imagine staying in the confines of any genre. That would get boring fast.
WF: Continuing to hone our hard rock sound with more guitarmonies and hopefully bigger stages! While we push that envelope, I wouldn't be surprised if we wrote a couple slower songs to go along with it.
What advice would you give your younger self and why?
AG: DON'T EAT MILLER'S MUSHROOMS
SH: Kill your computer.
AC: Don’t go to Berklee… even for a semester! Ha! I still have to pay loans from that brief moment in time, and I have become a better musician from factors outside of school than I ever did in classes.
CC: Persevere. Despite having a great support system, I wasn't immune to bullying and ridicule. I would tell my younger self that there will be doubters, and there will be times when you want to quit, but it will all be worth it.
WF: Care less what other people think about you, you're gonna do great things!
What is your go-to song for Karaoke night?
AG: I think the only time I got on stage for Karaoke it was to help my friend who was singing 'Jizz in my pants' by The Lonely Island. Nobody was enjoying it
SH: Breath - Pearl Jam
AC: Beautiful Soul by Jesse McCartney
CC: Sex and Candy - Marcy Playground
WF: We Takin' Over by DJ Khaled & Akon
What is your favorite quote?
AG: "Pass the watermelon"
SH: “The fact that my heart’s beating is all the proof you need”
CC: “It is a far, far better thing that I do, than I have ever done; it is a far, far better rest that I go to than I have ever known” ~ Tale of Two Cities
WF: I believe every guitar player inherently has something unique about their playing. They just have to identify what makes them different and develop it.
- Jimmy Page
How do you feel about social media?
AG: Pretty bad. I hate that I use it
SH: There was a time not long ago where the guy who was constantly looking at his Blackberry mobile phone was ostracized. Straight-up not respected by his family, by his friends, by society. But look, just 10 years later we’re literally all that guy. It’s sad. But to balance out the chaos some things need to remain constant, and it seems like we’re all clearly pissed about this fog we’ve collectively entered into, this subtle but ubiquitous mass-anxiety. And I still believe it’s not too late to walk right back out of this, to just put it down. But it’d take a combined effort, which is another whole issue.
AC: I do it because I have to for my job, but I wouldn’t say I’m a fan
CC: Eh, lol. Social media as a source of communication with others? Great! As a source of “empirical information”? We are all doomed.
WF: With advertisers paying $$$ for viral internet posts, it's become a crapshoot to tell what's real anymore.
What is the most motivating thing a fan or anyone has ever told you about your music?
AG: It’s good!
SH: Your shows are awesome and you bring the bangers!
AC: I’ve had a couple people say that they can’t stop listening to our songs on repeat, which always makes me so happy to hear!
CC: That one of the songs that I wrote is on their running playlist. Just to think that I created something that hits someone's emotional buttons sends me over the moon.
WF: That they love coming to our shows!
If you could go on any late-night talk show, which would it be? And based on present life, what would be the topic of discussion?
AG: Eric Andre show would be a fun one. Love that guy
SH: I’d like to meet Thom Yorke at a late night bar and pretend we’re on a dystopian talk show. Lots of tears, lots of beers. And Colin Greenwood’s the talk show host.
AC: Stephen Colbert, and I would probably want to talk about unions.
CC: Probably Stephen Colbert and just nerd out about Lord of the Rings
WF: Not a big talk show person but probably Conan O'Brien. And I'd like to discuss the rapid growth seen in Taco Bell Cantinas and what that means for the future of humanity.
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Jean Paul Jean Paul is:
Steve Harding: Vocals, acoustic guitar, percussion
Andy Gelb: Drums
Christopher Cornell: Bass, vocals
Andrew Cornish: Lead electric guitar, 12-string guitar
Warren Forbes: Lead electric guitar, vocals
Tyler Dell’Aquila: Keyboard, vocals
Additional Musician:
Benny Grotto:Percussion, accordion, glockenspiel, triangle, keyboard
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It Comes Back
July 12, 2024
All music composed by Jean Paul Jean Paul
Tracks 1 to 3 and 5 to 11 written by Steven James Harding II (BMI)
Track 4 written by Christopher Dean Cornell (BMI)
Track 7 co-written with Tyler Dell’Aquila (ASCAP)
Recorded at Mad Oak Studios, Allston Massachusetts, January 2024
Produced, engineered, and mixed by Benny Grotto at Mad Oak Studio in Allston, MA
Check out his latest release and listen to more of JEAN PAUL JEAN PAUL on Spotify & YouTube.
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