JONAH: Save The Swimmer

Jonah

Save The Swimmer

© 2001 JONAH (751937163121)

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Guitar-pop with choruses both anthemic and genuinely uplifting. An album with warmth and artily charming pop hooks.

tracks

1 Sea Hymn
2 Found
3 Radio Murders
4 Lunar Song
5 Newborn
6 Wishes
7 Anonymous
8 Pepto
9 Rescued
10 Grand Design
11 Reunion

notes

Portland band Jonah's FOUND from SAVE THE SWIMMER was featured on the 2002 season premiere of the WB's Dawson's Creek. Shortly thereafter REUNION was heard over the closing credits of the show's fifth episode.

More about Jonah...

Portland, 1999: Jonah appears on the Northwest music scene. The Flower Ep is released, and newspapers and music rags praise the band's refined direction, asking for more. The four-song foray into a world of tightly crafted pop songs suits the band well, and it's only the beginning.

Portland, 2001: Jonah releases Save the Swimmer. Working with Flower producer Steve Sundholm; the band uses the studio, not simply as a means of recording live sound, but as an instrumental extension of the band. They create not-so-ordinary rock, and orchestrate it into rich, expansive songs.

Portland, Today: Save the Swimmer is a storybook album. It's a giant work that borders on the conceptual. Exploring the spiritual and worldly yearnings of the individual trying to find a place and a face on this planet, the album speaks to nearly everyone.

Track one, Sea Hymn, is anchored by a rock-solid rhythmic foundation. The hip and lyrically scalding Radio Murders features Matt Rogers' serpentine bass line matched with Jake Endicott's churning groove. Chris Hayes' guitar leads are ambient and slippery, inviting comparisons to Robert Smith and Ed O'Brien. Henry Curl's rhythm guitar, with its drive and crisp finger-work, is best heard on tracks like Pepto and Found. The centerpiece of the album, and the Jonah sound, is Curl's elegant tenor. Often compared to Thom Yorke, but perhaps holding closer ties to the range and control of the late Jeff Buckley, Curl's voice soars and dives throughout the album. From the chaos of Anonymous, to the emotional outpouring of Wishes, to the grace of Lunar Song; Save the Swimmer is proof that Jonah has a gift for songwriting and artful arranging, and it's only the beginning...

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reviews

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  • author: Robert Pik

    very good music, very good sounds. all over time.

  • author: Benson

    I was totally amazed! My wife bought this for me for Christmas this year. I thought lyrically and melodically the album was brillant. The record is a few years old now and definately should have gotten more promotion. I cannot stop playing it!

  • just amazing!
    author: Buckwell

    Just AMAZING!!! I'm glad to have bought this CD. Especially when I didn't planned to do it, but I've like the artwork cover and I'm really not disapointed!!! Go on like this!!! From a french fan

  • Jonah is everything I expected and more...
    author: Jennifer

    This was an excellent compillation of work by Jonah. My favourite songs are sea hymn, which is enchanting, and radio murders, a song I could lose myself in again and again. Anyways, you should listen for yourself!

  • amazing and complete
    author: christopher

    i could listen to this one all day. 'save the swimmer' is a siren's call!

  • Wow. If I could give six stars I would.
    author: Peytin G.

    Once in a while a band comes along that seems to write the soundtrack of your life. My goal is to let people know about this band.

  • PIcked this CD cuz my name is Jonas, I'm glad that's my name
    author: Jonas

    i picked this CD out because my name is similar to that of the band (Jonas), it is an awesome CD. I'm from Seattle and i listen to the Postal Service (seattle band) and they really remind me of a mix between them and U2. peace.

  • Great!
    author: Mo

    I bought this after listening to clips on the website and thought I'd like it. Wasn't disappointed. Their sound reminds me a bit of of U2. Very nice. My teenage daughter liked it too.

  • author: CD Baby

    Guitar-pop for choruses both anthemic and genuinely uplifting. An album with warmth and artily charming pop hooks.

  • Feel Good Music
    author: Grace

    Great cd. Music is original on it's own. The entire cd is great to listen to. Tracks 4, 8 and 11 are my favourite. If you like guitars and great singing, this cd's for you.

  • Different, yet similar to U2 sound. Mellow and easy to listen to.
    author: jtrykows

    Track four is my favorite. The lead singer has a great voice. A variety of instruments keeps the sound fresh and different. Good listening, and I don't watch the show. Buy it.

  • Simply fantastik
    author: Florest_Gump

    I finally received it, and it's simply fantastik, firts i was enjoy "lunar song" but by listening this CD, all songs on it bring you in a chair next the ocean, a beautiful experience again. Thanks Jonah, and Thks CD-Baby to offering us greats services !

  • Why do not let them know in France ?
    author: Florest_Gump

    Not received yet, but just listening few tracks, it sounds so good. Why do not let them know in France, it will be better also to pass an order ! Since many weeks, too long time, to find this album, and now i'm waiting for my pleasure ! Florent

  • HIT ME RIGHTAWAY...............!!!!!!!
    author: Willem Franken

    What a great CD this is , i added it to my list of favorites, i'm a drummer myself and play the same style as the drummer on this album. If its upto me this band should be touring the world with their songs, great stuff indeed.

  • I sit hear listening...stunned...a classic
    author: Mike Shapiro

    I sit here listening to the CD for the first time as I write this. No need for a second listen or for the CD to "grow on you", it will blow you away on first play. For fans of Radiohead, Coldplay or Gene, BUY IT!

  • Sweet!
    author: Aubrey

    Wonderful CD all the way through! Spectacular guitar rifts..wow..what a trip...loved it..

  • Beautiful and Timeless
    author: Dean

    I too bought this CD by hearing the samples. An album worthy being in anyone's collection who likes thought provoking, great music.

  • don't really like dawson's creek but the song is amazing, good job
    author: anonymous

    don't really like dawson's creek but the song is amazing, good job

  • Excellent Music!!!
    author: Amanda

    I bought this cd after listening to the small clips of four of the songs. I am so glad that I ending up buying it! Every song is very haunting and very emotional. If you have any doubts about getting this cd, don't!

  • Great voice, beautiful sound...
    author: Ben

    There are a gorgeous group of songs here.

  • Very cool! I like the cover!
    author: Alan

    Sounds like the good side of pop 80's. We love it.

  • I like your stuff, good luck!
    author: Gsg

    Like I said I like your stuff. I'm a man of few words but if you ever play in San Antonio I'll check you out.

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