Junip – Rope and Summit EP
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Junip is Jose Gonzalez’s (yes, that Jose Gonzalez) Swedish band. Intrigued yet? There doesn’t really seem to be any rhyme or reason to when Junip decides to release an EP. They’ve only put forth 2 EPs, and they’re about 4 years apart. But the truth is that these little gems are basically a way to get your Jose Gonzalez fix inbetween his sparse albums.
So if Jose Gonzalez is singing, and they’re basically playing the same instruments, what’s the difference between Junip and Jose’s solo work? Well, surprisingly there’s quite a bit. Junip is not so much Gonzalez’s alter-ego as it is a nice avenue for him to explore another side of his musical interests. A little edgier, more fast-paced, and generally more layered, Junip’s sound is intriguing and captivating.
I actually had this great post all written out, and it got deleted (damn you, inconsistent internet connection!). So here’s my quick shpiel, each song gets one line
“Rope and Summit” – Roped in to this sonic delight.
“Far Away” – Was that a Baba O’Reilly tribute at the beginning, or was that my imagination?
“At the Doors” – Clocking in at 8:18, this heavyweight is anything but: light and airy to the finish.
“Loops” – See title.
GUESS WHAT? Rope and Summit – EP is free. Get it here.
Listen to “Rope and Summit”
BONUS: Embee ft. Jose Gonzalez – “Time to Send Someone Away“
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