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- Summary: The second full-length release for London-based DIY punk trio Big Joanie was produced and mixed by Margo Broom.
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- Record Label: Kill Rock Stars
- Genre(s): Pop/Rock, Alternative/Indie Rock, Post-Punk
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Positive: 10 out of 11
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Mixed: 1 out of 11
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Negative: 0 out of 11
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Nov 2, 2022The only weak portion of the album (relatively) is two consecutive rockers towards the end (Today, I Will), because you've come to expect something more experimental. But this is a minor quibble in what's otherwise one of the most exciting albums to come out this year, regardless of genre.
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Nov 2, 2022A cohesive, strong statement as well as an exciting one. [Dec 2022, p.30]
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Nov 2, 2022Throughout these thirteen songs, Big Joanie leave no stone unturned sifting through fresh backdrops in which their ethos resonates. And for the larger part, they brandish vision and resourcefulness aplenty in this all-embracing quest.
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Nov 7, 2022It’s the most eclectic punk record to emerge in ages, and even though it incorporates elements that might seem incongruous in a style that thrives off its simplicity, they’re carried off with enough class for it to sound intriguing rather than jarring. In fact, there’s a refreshing elegance about the whole thing.
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Nov 8, 2022All in all, this is a more mature, deeper developed sound for the band and will help us warm the cold depths of winter through toe-tapping riffs and clever lyrics.
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Nov 7, 2022Back Home provides heart-rending moments alongside its punk grit, expanding on Big Joanie’s sound without loosening their bite.
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Nov 6, 2022It is a brave experimentation through unexpected sounds, including Depeche Mode-style new wave on Sainted, but Big Joanie are on more stable and satisfying ground when they put the glittering melodies aside.
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Positive: 1 out of 1
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Mixed: 0 out of 1
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Negative: 0 out of 1
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Nov 5, 2022A brilliant second record from Big Joanie, a band who are fast-becoming one of the most important punk bands in the UK right now.
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