JENN KARSON: Bad Ju Ju

Jenn Karson

Bad Ju Ju

© 2001 Isle Blue Music (629048019623)

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A recording of jazzy-psychedelic-pop filled with character, characters, and the sounds of Vermont winters that leave creatives cooped up in a studio -- craving warm sunny days.

tracks

1 Isle Blue
2 Pieces
3 Red Wine
4 This Can't Be You
5 Monster
6 So Green
7 .001
8 Dark & Quirky
9 Artroom Records
10 Is This Goodbye?
11 ***

notes

"Bad Ju Ju" was Jenn's first CD after leaving the all-female rock band "Zola Turn." This album marks the beginning of her exploration of sound and of her devotion to ethereal but gritty soundscapes. For current projects go to www.myspace.com/jennkarson or www.studiojuju.com.

Burlington, VT -
With influences diverse as The Doors, My Bloody Valentine and Kurt Weill, Jenn Karson, makes jazzy-psychedelic pop her own on her debut solo disc - "Bad Ju Ju" Two years of steady work went into this CD, you will get your money's worth.

Reviews:
Headline: Jenn Karson Succeeds on Her Own
Burlington Free Press Weekend Section, Thursday, August 9, 2001 (Vermont's most popular daily newspaper)

"Jenn Karson made a good record...nicely produced. Armed with a grant from the Vermont Arts Council and the National Endowment for the Arts...tax dollars well spent in this case... From the more ethereal 'So Green' to the upbeat and sparse Latin pop funkiness of '.001'...there is enough variety to keep your ears attuned. I think 'Pieces' is a very well crafted song....'Red Wine' makes use of some good drum programming and percussion, and Karson's multi-layered vocal harmonies are a nice touch here and throughout the album..."

Seven Days Music Reviews (Northern/Central Vermont's primary Art & News alternative weekly newspaper)
August 1, 2001

"...back with a fresh and more laid back sound than her previous band (Zola Turn), Karson seems at ease in her solo shoes. Packing 10 strong songs into 44 minutes, Karson's development as a songwriter and singer is evident. Her mature mater-of-factness lends her a sense of power... I can't get over how commanding Karson's vocals are, and she has stepped up to the plate with strong songs that match her performance. I never would have thought to characterize this singer as badass, but maybe she is..."

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  • Great lyrics, awesome voice and unique guitar sounds
    author: Melissa Rheaume

    This cd definately grows on you. I especially like the guitar sounds by the guitar player, Eric Sonoda.

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