Shit, since the 1980s Jad Fair been rippin’ the pull at 120%. You got that
1/2 Japanese, a slew of his name AND [BAND] sorta gigs, and off-shoots like XXOO and the Abraham Lincolns; you got a dynasty to uncover (if you already haven’t). Now, as Joyful Noise Recordings’ “Artist in Residency,” Jad Fair has been working hard all last year. So hard, actually, that the fellah churned out four LPs in his time with the playfully cataloged label. Furthermore, ‘cause there ALWAYS gotta be more, lil bruhh: he made each album with someone different: R Stevie Moore, Danielson, Norman Blake, Strobe Talbot, including features from Boister, Brave Combo, Kramer, John Dieterich, Kristin Erickson, and Conrad Choucroun. Pretty much saying, “Fuck on me, music world. I got this shit on lock. You raisin’ up, life? ‘Cause you gonna lose them ups if you ain’t careful. Don’t think I’m keeping it fresh, still?” Well, in a totally non-violent way, Jad Fair’s time during his “Artist in Residency” at Joyful Noise Recordings is pretty much loaded clip after loaded clip of swag slugs lodging themselves in heads and ears across the world, touching youth and explorers and adventurers and seasoned ears.
Here’s the premiere of “Back on Track” by Jad Fair & Strobe Talbot, which I believe Strobe Talbot is the band Jad Fair belongs to now, but all the same: the boi continues to lick ‘em out, “Knock on wood.” And I LOVE the intensity of this track. It’s like intentionally lax in harmony, but totally smooth. Jad ramblin’ off and sealing out squeaks. The simplicity of drum and strum. “Friday night. It’s a date. I can’t wait.” Yeah. Anyhow, his recordings with Strobe Talbot will be released on Joyful Noise Recordings, along with the other three (colorful) LP colabs, in a limited edition wooden box set of 450 on May 6, screen printed with Jad Fair artwork, and each hand-numbered & signed by Jad Fair. Stream “Back on Track” below and keep itchin’ for that May month vibing:
• Jad Fair: http://www.jadfair.org
• Strobe Talbot: http://www.discogs.com/artist/1392271-Strobe-Talbot
• Joyful Noise Recordings: http://www.joyfulnoiserecordings.com
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