Jamaica – No Problem
Jamaica, the band formerly known as Poney Poney, just released its debut album called “No Problem”. The French new wave/grunge/club band consists of Antoine Hilaire (vocals & guitar), Florent Lyonnet (bass & vocals) and David Aknin (drums). An interesting detail to this album is that it’s produced by Xavier de Rosnay from Justice and the sound engineer from Daft Punk, Peter Franco.
It’s still a big mystery to me why the band actually has chosen to change the name from Poney Poney to Jamaica, as the latter one sure is an odd name to use. Nevertheless the band is rocking its socks out with this new album “No Problem”.
The album starts off with pure hits “Cross The Fader” and “I Think I Like U 2″, which are known to most people. The last one even made it on a few Dutch radio channels. The powerful chords and the pop/grunge-like vocals make a good formula for these songs, and for the album.
It goes on with “Short and Entertaining”, which shows Igor Cavalera from Mixhell on the drums (in the clip).
One of the most surprising new songs of this album must be By The Numbers, which will most likely be chanted at every show for the coming year. Throughout the whole album you get entailed with a happy and chilled mood, perfect for simply hanging out on the couch. Antoine Hilaire’s vocals along with the low bass and dreamy solos, make this album a success. Each snap on the drums is crisp, the guitars strut and spiral into curlicues and bombastic solos, and every note gleams. Finished off with the effects you hear in every song.
Jamaica is making an aim on becoming the new big rock band, which has just a bit more powerful chords than Phoenix does. Definitely an act worthy to see on the festivals next summer. Xavier de Rosnay and Peter Franco have also played a big part in the quality of this album, something that must be said.
Jamaica – No Problem Tracklist:
1. Cross The Fader
2. I Think I Like U 2
3. Short And Entertaining
4. Secrets
5. Jericho
6. Gentleman
7. The Outsider
8. By The Numbers
9. Junior
10. She’s Gonna
11. When Do You Wanna Stop Working
Bonus
12. I Think I Like U 2 (DVNO Emotional Remix)
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