Bitter Sister is a compelling EP from Jemmy Joe, offering a number of variations of the title observe — from ardent rock outpouring to a Impartial Milk Lodge-esque acoustic pulse. Jemmy Joe was initially a famous artist within the Bay Space folk-punk scene, taking part in banjo with For Worry The Hearts Of Males Are Failing. A transfer to Olympia, Washington coincided with a give attention to house recording and extra standard songwriting. The most recent instance of that DIY pursuit comes through the Bitter Sister EP, which enjoyably showcases the artist’s aesthetical and tonal vary throughout the similar tune.
A gripping mixture of acoustic and digital parts adorn the opening “Bitter Sister (organized).” Clanking guitars and spacey synth unease meld with suave cohesion amidst layers of expressive vocals, enamoring notably throughout the closing “my coronary heart needs to be effectively schooled,” hovering. Glimmering electronics add an atmospheric grip alongside. Lyrically, Jemmy Joe describes the observe as “me processing by an estranged relationship with my sister,” — and that heart-on-sleeve prowess is definitely delivered, reckoning with nostalgia, grief, and unresolved rigidity that comes with estrangement.
“Who’s this stranger, that I laughed with, after we had been so numb and tender?” the vocals ask, reflecting on a time of nice concord. A peppier post-punk feeling arises on the following “(broke and angular),” model, channeling a no-frills arsenal of bouncing bass and jangling guitar that culminates in an anthemic indie-rock vigor. The following “(cassette & useless)” take beckons to the aforementioned Impartial Milk Lodge, embracing an acoustic-led ferocity amidst the elongated croon. Capped off by the observe’s instrumental model, Bitter Sister is an inviting journey by Jemmy Joe’s compelling songwriting and eclectic stylistic modes.
