The Campbells
Pound On Your Boxes
© 2006 J Campbell (707541780926)
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Is it folk? Is it rock? It's both. Which comes first? You tell me. A new sound you'll burn for your friends.
tracks
- 1 Too Slight For Thin
- 2 Fell Into the Sun Today
- 3 Tried to Pretend
- 4 Sister
- 5 Rushmore
- 6 Pound On Your Boxes
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Prophesied to be a singer by a Lakota medicine man, J Campbell has been honing his craft all over the twin cities music scene for over 15 years. Starting at 16 Campbell got his first taste with his band Thurston Sauer, voted by the City Pages readers as the best rock band of 2001. After the band parted ways J took a little time off before starting work on what would become Pound on your Boxes, his first solo release. A year in the making Pound on your Boxes covers a variety of topics from the death of a loved one, to the politics of US’ American Indian relations, as he saw it in his seven summers on the Rosebud Indian reservation in South Dakota.
Produced by Ed Ackerson (2005 MMA Producer of the year. Jayhawks, Golden Smog, Wallflowers...)
Pound on your Boxes reflects the variety of J’s influences ranging from grunge pioneers Soundgarden and the Screaming Trees to troubadours Bob Dylan and Neil Young, scattered in are post punk moments inspired by the likes Buffalo Tom and R.E.M. J plays all the instruments himself, aside of drums, this is otherwise a true solo record.
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Jayhawks put out a new album and called up Buffalo Tom
author: 75 or lessWhat do the Campbells sound like? Well, let's pretend that the Jayhawks decided to put out a new album. They called up Buffalo Tom to help out, and then checked to see what The Purrs were up to. Everyone went into the studio to pound on their boxes ("but not too hard, you could get hurt"), and ended up with a half-dozen twangy rock songs, including a protest against the treatment of American Indians (interesting side note: J Campbell was prophesied to be a singer by a Lakota medicine man). - meredith 75 or Less Records Rhode Island
Wow!
author: ALL AGES ZINEWow! When I read the bio for the Campbells I thought this may be a disaster and boy was I wrong. This is bouncy and fun music that when it is alternative driven reminds me of the catchiness of bands like The Screaming Trees and Soul Asylum (two of my faves of that era). While at other times, when this slows down I was reminded a lot of bands like REM from their hey day. There really isn't much to say about this record other that it is a must have for any fan of rock music. This has a bit of everything all rolled into one and for once someone has actually pulled it off without sounding terrible. It is a poppy driven record for the most part that makes you want to tap along and the vocals remind me a lot of the Violent Femmes which is yet another plus. I love this record and the Campbells are a welcome edition to my collection and they most likely will find a home in yours. A must have!"(JK) Chicagos All Ages Zine
Each track has something intriguing on it.
author: Kerry GibsonWith some 90's and late 70's rock influences, the music is a unique blend of days gone by and something that lingers out in the future, I dig it! Although "Sister" is the suggested track, there are many, many more treasures on this disc. Each track has something intriguing on it. "Too slight for thin" is very alluring and a perfect way to introduce the band. I love the thick guitars and the bass line that is just bouncing around like it owns the place. The drums have the same affect. And you don't stop there. It goes on with the enchanting sounds of "Fell into the Sun" and its upbeat greatness and fun harmonies. "Tried to pretend" offers gritty guitars and a late 60's vibe blended with early 80's college rock.
- author: Smother Magazine
Smother Magazine Review - Indie rock cred is handed out after The Campbells finish you off with their dynamic new album “Pound On Your Boxes”. Predicted to be a singer by a Lakota medicine man, J. Campbell has been performing in and around the Twin Cities area for some 15 years. He spent seven summers on the Rosebud Indian reservation in South Dakota and not only did that help develop his world view (as evidenced by some of his songs circling the political climate of American Indian relations) but it gave him an earthy sense that gets injected into his music. You can hear a lot of Buffalo Tom and Sebadoh influence deeply interwoven in some of the tracks. The music is ladled with indie rock guitar-centric calamity while there are elements of folk rock and ‘60’s folk pop ala Dylan stirred in as well.
Give "Too slight for thin" 1 minute 50 seconds of your time. It could change you
author: Nigel RoadsLike I said - Give "Too slight for thin" 1 minute 50 seconds of your time. It could change you.