JABBERPONY: So Far

Jabberpony

So Far

© 2001 Feedbag Records (660662057721)

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Brought together by a common love of the jangle, this band serves up a solution to heard-it-before girl rock. The band's latest release, "So Far", is a catchy collection of folk-tinged modern rock songs with a broad stylistic range.

tracks

1 So Far
2 Misfire
3 Follow You Down
4 Lost Time
5 From Your World
6 Skybound
7 Betty
8 Stoic Man
9 Hold Me Back
10 Let It Go
11 I Think of You

notes

Brought together by a common love of the jangle, Jabberpony serves up a solution to heard-it-before girl rock. The band's latest release, "So Far", is a catchy collection of folk-tinged modern rock songs with stylistic influences that range from celtic to jazz to country and back again.

Since the band was formed, Jabberpony has maintained its distinctive sound thanks to the catchy, imaginative songwriting and arranging talents of founding members, Abby Cahn (keyboards, backing vocals) and Jim Derrickson (guitar). Together with their brilliant young lead singer Sarah Schoendienst, whom Abby & Jim discovered at a local coffeehouse, and their equally impressive rhythm section with Danny Mack on drums and Bob Hart on bass, Jabberpony has been steadily building a loyal following in the Northeast.

Jabberpony (then known simply as "Jabber") got their first big break when they received a phone call from Sarah McLachlan's management company, asking them to perform on the Lilith Fair Tour. After that great experience (and a lot of elbow rubbing with the big stars on the tour), the band took a break from touring and locked themselves in the studio to begin writing and recording new material for their new CD, which has just been released and is available now. At present Jabberpony is again playing live and expanding their presence in their region by constantly performing at colleges, coffehouses, bookstores, fairs and festivals throughout the Northeast.

Jabberpony's music remains difficult to pigeonhole, as its melodic arrangements and strong vocal harmonies range from caustic intensity to ballad intimacy. On songs like "Misfire" and the title-track "So Far," the band's haunting disclosures suggest both an emotional distance and an open vulnerability-an unlikely match, especially when compared with the Irish folk-inspired, "Follow You Down." Another notable song, "From Your World," features Star Trek-like sound effects coupled with a jazzy, almost latin feel, culminating in a delightfully obsessive one-sided phone conversation spoken over the band's '60's style loungy musical setting.

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  • Brings me to tears
    author: Steve Telson - Barefoot Recording Studio

    I just came back to remember this, one of my favorite memories, and it has brought me to tears. This CD is a cloud on which I can float away back into a more innocent time. Thankyou Sarah, Jim and Abby.

  • An Unexpected Bonus in more ways than one!
    author: Martin Read

    Returning customers to CD Baby are treated to a free CD. They obviously pay attention to what you like - because this unexpected gem turned up with my order this time. As other reviewers have said it's not easy to pigeonhole the soundworld - but I liken it to a fresh breeze blowing the cobwebs out of your house in springtime. Lovely guitar work by Derrickson and Schoendienst is indeed a find as an expressive and refreshing vocalist. The second bonus of this CD is that they finish by covering one of my favourite Renaissance songs - I Think Of You...and they do a pretty good job! The clavinet solo is replaced by an electric guitar one in the mode of (if not exactly like) Hank Marvin - so I did not miss that as much as I thought I would, whilst Schoendienst compares favourably with Annie Haslam throughout - with the exception of the last note...which whilst perfectly in tune and ably bringing the song to a close just lacks the purity of tone and impact of the original...mind you if you've never heard the original this version will knock you out anyway!! I don't know about Sarah McLachlan looking out for these guys - but I certainly will be!

  • This CD is awesome!
    author: Jerry Besek

    This CD is a real joy to listen to. All the songs have various influences, whether it's jazz, rock, or folk. You just want to play it over and over again.

  • This Album has a great sound - very enjoyable!
    author: Carol Smith

    I heard about this cd through a friend and I'm glad I listened to her rec. Nice lyrics - and So Far is a very catchy tune. Can't wait to hear them on stage. Sarah McLachlan is smart to keep her eye on these guys!

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