JERSEYTURNPIKE: permafrost

jerseyturnpike

permafrost

© 2004 jerseyturnpike (825346381923)

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An exploration of song and improvisation between female voice, guitar, double-strung harp, wine glasses and percussion.

tracks

1 i. permafrost
2 a. counter-clockwise
3 ii. still
4 b. three (the most)
5 iii. concrete
6 c. pendulum
7 iv. grey
8 d. sunder
9 v. balance
10 e. jupiter
11 vi. retrograde

notes

imagine rural new jersey sometime in the early nineties. two classmates with mutual friends would begin a musical project that would expire upon graduation, but would spark the inception of something larger than either of them could ever imagine.

both friends parted at graduation with plans to stay in touch, but life and other things thrown their way made it difficult. every other year or so they would contact one another and sip some coffee at the nearby perkins restaurant, unassumingly sharing stories and amusing events that had happened in their lives.

this weak correspondence continued for a few years with both carlo and dina pursuing musical projects in different parts of the country. both had improved their taste in music since high school and found that they shared many of the same musical influences. in fact, they found that through time and space they had grown more similar to each other than ever before.

they began to correspond through email and eventually formed a relationship that brought dina to los angeles.

and this is where the music begins...

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jerseyturnpike is:

dina carpenito - voice
carlo dean - guitar, wine glasses, percussion

featuring special guest the amazing jessica schaeffer on double strung harp

engineered by jason walker

reviews

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  • Peaceful music, great for playing in a quiet office
    author: Jack

    Peaceful music, great for playing in a quiet office

  • simply stated
    author: benJAmin

    this cd was beautifully done, i loved it from beginning to end.

  • Awesome
    author: Benoît

    In a few words, it's just wonderful, peaceful, my ideal

  • The best thing to come down the pike in quite some time.
    author: Jacob Callis

    Permafrost, the debut CD from Jersey Turnpike is one of the finest indie releases of the past year. The two members of the group have talent in spades and they're not afraid to use it. Dina's soothingly deadpan vocals beautifully compliment Carlo's intricate, winding guitar lines. It's a cliche to say this, but they really don't sound like anything else out there. I suspect we will be hearing great things from Jersey Turnpike for many years to come.

  • Lovely!
    author: Aquarius Records

    A glistening, ethereal delight that exudes much warmth...

  • comment faire beaucoup avec peu...
    author: Didier Goudeseune : derives.net

    Ecouter ce disque, c’est comme quitter le quotidien une demi-heure pour déambuler dans les allées verdoyantes du paradis. Les sons sont toujours magnifiquement intriqués, en notes cascadantes évoquant les méandres doux d’un ruisseau aux eaux pures, glissant au milieu d’une végétation vierge de tout dégât...

  • tastefully constructed
    author: Sarah Zachrich : splendidezine.com

    The music is tastefully constructed, leaving lots of sonic space for Carpenito's somnolent, flute-like singing...

  • Recommended.
    author: Gerald Van Waes : Psyche van het Folk

    "This album gives a feeling of being in one, well prepared, take. Recommended."

  • ....delicate and ethereal vocals wind their way hauntingly through the gracefull
    author: Peter Dolan

    excerpt from Peter Dolan's review (read the whole review at cdreviews.com): "....Permafrost is their first record, but I wouldn't have guessed that to be the case. The musical taste sounds too well developed, as does their interplay. I'm looking forward to seeing where they go from here, because I really liked what I heard, and I expect them to get even better.... The gently cascading sound of the album is surprisingly refreshing and unpretentious. It's great late night music-- the kind you play in those calm, still moments after the sun has set; when you have a few moments to immerse yourself in the melodies and lose yourself in the music. It is shimmering and mesmerizing-- heavy in fugue inducing delta-wave harmonics. Dina's delicate and ethereal vocals wind their way hauntingly through the gracefully arranged melodies, and before you know it, time has vanished and you're surprised to find the album has ended. In part it's because the disc is a little too short at only 32 minutes, but you're still surprised, it only feels like a few moments-- it's that captivating...."

  • Hypnotic and sublime
    author: Rachel

    jerseyturnpike has created a whole new realm of music with their debut album, permafrost. Hypnotic and sublime-- listening to it is like soaking in chocolate and floating on time. Dina's voice is haunting, evocative and ethereal. permafrost isn't just a debut album, it's a liquid and a place. Just when you think you've touched it, and allow yourself to fall inside-- it slips away-- then just as quickly comes back to catch you.

  • Amazing...exactly what I'd expect from one of the best bands ever.
    author: Greg

    Beautiful, dynamic, subtle, just amazing. Everyone should have this record, it's one of the best I've heard for awhile.

  • Performance has left me hauntingly speechless!
    author: Robert

    I thaught I was ready to write about everything Permafrost made me feel...upon second thought, all I can say is WOW!

  • gorgeous!
    author: laura

    i can't decide whether it's dina's hauntingly beautiful voice or carlo's fantastic guitar that makes this album so outstanding... and then the harp kicks in! it's a combination of classic training, lovely melodies and expert songwriting that sets jerseyturnpike apart. this album is a perfect snapshot of their music.

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