The question is...more WHAT?!? In this high-energy, constantly moving release, Jiggernaut has managed to cram just about everything that could possibly be put in one CD. What else could be expected when the band’s roster reads like a Southwest regional musician’s Who’s Who? The musical baby of well-known regional musicians Wolf Loescher (SixMileBridge, Two O’Clock Courage, Poor Man’s Fortune), Rodger Harrison and Matthew Williams (the Blarney Brothers), Richard Kean (Poor Man’s Fortune, Tartanic), Brendan O’Sullivan (Full Circle), and Deanna Smith (Full Whiski) Jiggernaut’s In Search of More jumps with raw vitality and energy.

Ladies first, Deanna Smith’s solo vocals were impressive on the pre-release, and remain that way throughout the entire project. Warm and smooth, they remind me of a glass of good peat smoked whiskey, going down easy, and then packing a powerful punch. I Have Come to Take My Boy Home, Home Front , and Kishmul’s Galley are all fine, yet varied, examples of her capabilities. (Also see a review in this release of Smith’s own CD). Wolf Loescher’s clean vocals reminiscent of James Taylor can be heard throughout on Carlton Weaver, Amazing Grace Again (a Loescher original), and Best o’ the Barley, but his abilities to manipulate a variety of instruments, including bouzouki, bouzar, guitar, and various percussion instruments are what really shine on this project. Brian McNeill (an NTIF 2002 headliner) adds his unique brand of fiddle-playing on The Corgi Set, Amazing Grace Again and Best O’ the Barley.

Categorizing themselves as a “neo-Celtic groove-a-latious mondo pop indulgence” the full and rich harmonies created by Jiggernaut throughout this project are superb examples of the depth of musicianship found in this group of performers. Dynamic rhythms, quick-moving melodies, and a sense of fun and true enjoyment on the part of the performers make this CD a “must-have” for anyone’s collection. Most listeners will find themselves either tapping a toe or getting up to dance full out to the majority of tunes on this release. Hopefully, Jiggernaut will continue to jigger on for a long time to come.
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On this album, Jiggernaut really did set out In Search of More, and fortunately for all of us, they found it. Snap this one up first chance you get -- it is, without a doubt, one of the "Don't Miss" albums of 2001.
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Jiggernaut is a beautifully executed organization of superb music, intellectual musicianship, excellent lyrics and superior production. I believe that 'The Corgi Set' is the quintessential crossover track that will surely turn the heads of numerous music directors in the World, Triple A, and Rock genres. Its modernized production mixed with its traditional construction demands attention. 'The City Boy Set' is a charming, danceable track whose lively soundscape provides its listener with uplifting remedy for the daily blues of reality. 'Kishmul's Galley' is a deep stirring, strongly executed track. The soul-wrenching harmonies are clearly miniature works of art within a larger canvas.
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This crew brings a lot of serious Celtic mileage for a debut album. Rich arrangements, powerful contemporary beats, and extraordinary musicianship on an array of instruments ensure that In Search of More is an album that will get a lot of playtime in your collection.
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