Greener Grass by Jostaberry
Greener Grass is the debut album from Bellingham, Washington’s Jostaberry (pronounced “yostaberry”).
An unpredictable 50-minute swim through contrasting experimental rock and pop zones, this collection of lo-fi songs remains unified by subterranean musical and lyrical ideas.
"standout and interesting" - Playmaid
"unique and experimental sound" - Northwest Music Scene
"rich and stunning vocals" - Keep Walking Music
"unique and fascinating" - Niche Music
"I give this a HUGE thumbs up. When I hear stuff like this, it intrigues me and I learn from it. This is one of the best of the year.” - Dereck Higgins (dereckvon on YouTube)
"...always twisted and tweaked toward the art side of the spectrum. There are various sounds represented here from fusion to King Crimson styled sounds, Beatles-like moments, things that call to mind Billy Sherwood and much more. This is an ever changing sonic tapestry that always seems to fit together somehow. It's also always compelling, even when it gets strange." - Music Street Journal
"...a one man wrecking ball out of the Pacific Northwest with designs on tearing down your preconceptions of what art/avant garde/prog rock is supposed to be. On their debut album, Greener Grass—an almost hour-long worth of twists and unpredictable turns—an alluring and seductive piano part can segue seamlessly into a disconcerting but appealingly schizophrenic detour or a grinding assault with a catchy melody can leave you grinning in satisfying disbelief. That’s what this one’s all about" - Kiko Jones (5 blog)
"Prog-rock lives and amplifies in this fabulous little ditty of gargantuan attitudes....With the illusive and undulating vocals parting shots of barbs and diatribes, the story becomes complete in the melding goodness of this rockin’ pop." - ComeHereFloyd on All Ears
Tracklist
| 1. | OK Recliner | 2:45 |
| 2. | Zeus | 5:26 |
| 3. | Mountain Song | 4:50 |
| 4. | Nocturne | 3:44 |
| 5. | Greener Grass | 5:18 |
| 6. | Maze | 3:13 |
| 7. | All Ears | 4:43 |
| 8. | Someone Else | 4:04 |
| 9. | Never Always | 5:24 |
| 10. | Here on the Ground | 5:55 |
| 11. | The Bus | 5:04 |
Videos
Credits
All music and words by Jostaberry
Guitar solos on Here on the Ground by Mark "Lupe" Hamilton
Guitar solo in Never Always by Ԉtropy \/acuum
Mastered by Dave Richards at the Sound Farm, Bellingham, WA.
Cover art and design by Ryan Rothaus.
Tangy Citrus Records (NJ)
