There is no doubt that The Jury & The Saints have once again delivered an outstanding album containing a powerful uplifting message for the youth of today.
Striking exactly the right balance, this self-titled release retains a nice raw edge while skillfully delivering a polished performance.
Not only has the band toned up the core sound that made Daydreams such a success, the added power throughout these twelve tracks and their catchy lyrics, expertly delivered by Jesse Smith, are awesome! Gone are the sometimes-overbearing synths in every song, replaced by a more straightforward progressive guitar-driven sound.
A prominent punk rock influence provides even more street appeal, while the cohesion achieved by doing some hard yards on the road and the great work of renowned producer Alex Lysjakow give this album exactly what is required to make it jump off the shelves.
With excellent packaging, improved promotional material and a number of complementary reviews already in the offing, Jury and the Saints look set to explode onto the international scene.
This is a must have CD for your collection.
4/5
Auckland band featuring Jesse from Streetwise Scarlet and Rowan from Goodnight Nurse.