Jinja Safari - Jinja Safari (18/06/2013)
Jinja Safari began as a duo in 2010, but have since expanded a 5 piece who are reknowned for the energy of their live performances. Their latest self-titled album is a magical combination of indie pop and their signature African sound.
Anyway…. As soon as you begin to listen to the album, you know it’s going to be bold and different. The first track apple starts with with an organ melody before leading into bongo drums and the jungle vibe that Jinja Safari are known for. It has an excellent chorus and a positive vibe that makes you feel good when you listen to it.
The lead guitar has uses a similar tone throughout the whole album, and is almost the only thing that stays the same from song to song. I am so impressed with the uniqueness of each song. Not just the sounds and instruments used, but the moods and themes that the songs convey through the music and lyrics.
Toothless Grin includes a nice little flute riff (I think it’s some sort of flute, if not some type of whistle) in the middle which really works well to break up the song.
Oh Benzo is probably my least favourite song in the album, it’s just too autotune heavy. However, I can see it being awesome live with very clappable drumbeats and the whistle at the end.
Coming towards the middle of the album, Harrison begins with an Indian sounding tune. The experimentation in this record have really worked well for Jinja Safari.
A nice light piano lead into Just One Thing really grabbed my attention. The song takes a more laidback somber mood, and has really lovely vocals and lyrics. Actually, the vocals from Marcus Azon are great all through the record.
One impressive thing about the record is the positioning off all the songs. Not once did I find myself bored. The mix of songs with different flavours has been placed in the album at the optimal spots.
I remember the single Plagiarist being released at the end of last year and getting really excited for this album. Riffs like this sort of remind me of old Vampire Weekend before they went … (less weird?) Different anyway.
This album is sure to produce a couple of hit singles like plagiarist, although it’s much better listened to from start to finish.
Walls and Bay of Fires are an awesome way to end the album. Walls is slow and deep (sort of reminds me of Moby) and Bay of Fires ends with a really nice chorus. A grand finale of sorts!
Jinja Safari began their musical careers sort of sounding like other bands, but this album is incomparable to anything I have ever heard. They have managed to refine their sound into an art. It’s sure to be one of the best albums coming out of Australia in 2013.
Ryan Hyde
Anyway…. As soon as you begin to listen to the album, you know it’s going to be bold and different. The first track apple starts with with an organ melody before leading into bongo drums and the jungle vibe that Jinja Safari are known for. It has an excellent chorus and a positive vibe that makes you feel good when you listen to it.
The lead guitar has uses a similar tone throughout the whole album, and is almost the only thing that stays the same from song to song. I am so impressed with the uniqueness of each song. Not just the sounds and instruments used, but the moods and themes that the songs convey through the music and lyrics.
Toothless Grin includes a nice little flute riff (I think it’s some sort of flute, if not some type of whistle) in the middle which really works well to break up the song.
Oh Benzo is probably my least favourite song in the album, it’s just too autotune heavy. However, I can see it being awesome live with very clappable drumbeats and the whistle at the end.
Coming towards the middle of the album, Harrison begins with an Indian sounding tune. The experimentation in this record have really worked well for Jinja Safari.
A nice light piano lead into Just One Thing really grabbed my attention. The song takes a more laidback somber mood, and has really lovely vocals and lyrics. Actually, the vocals from Marcus Azon are great all through the record.
One impressive thing about the record is the positioning off all the songs. Not once did I find myself bored. The mix of songs with different flavours has been placed in the album at the optimal spots.
I remember the single Plagiarist being released at the end of last year and getting really excited for this album. Riffs like this sort of remind me of old Vampire Weekend before they went … (less weird?) Different anyway.
This album is sure to produce a couple of hit singles like plagiarist, although it’s much better listened to from start to finish.
Walls and Bay of Fires are an awesome way to end the album. Walls is slow and deep (sort of reminds me of Moby) and Bay of Fires ends with a really nice chorus. A grand finale of sorts!
Jinja Safari began their musical careers sort of sounding like other bands, but this album is incomparable to anything I have ever heard. They have managed to refine their sound into an art. It’s sure to be one of the best albums coming out of Australia in 2013.
Ryan Hyde