Jeremy - 2024 - Footprints
(46:50; Jam Records)
I have lost track not only of how many albums I have reviewed by Jeremy (The Lemon Clocks, The Jeremy Band ), but also how many I have reviewed when he has worked with Ken Stringfellow (The Posies, Big Star, R.E.M.), yet here the duo are back again. With two multi-instrumentalists who also both sing and can produce there is no need to bring in anyone else, and yet again the pair are doing all themselves on 12 Jeremy Morris originals. They have never made any secret of their love of 60's and 70's classic rock and pop, often drawing comparisons with The Byrds, The Beatles, Big Star, The Posies, Teenage Fanclub and more, and yet again we have an album which is a power pop psychedelic delight.
Jeremy has said this is a story which is designed to be listened to as a whole from start to finish, yet each of these songs are true standalones which would go well on any classic radio station. Jeremy has long decided to follow his own path and not have any expectations of radio play or hit singles, but that says far more about the state of the music industry than it does quality of material as I have yet to find an album of his which I have not enjoyed, and his collaborations with Stringfellow continue to mine a very rich and deep vein indeed. The harmonies sound as if they are coming at us straight from The Sixties with The Beach Boys having a major part to play, with “Heaven To Pay” surely designed for greater things with 3:47 of class from beginning to end.
Jeremy Morris may only be known by a select few, but those of us who have been fortunate enough to hear his material continue to rave over his releases and this is certainly one of his strongest to date. Have you discovered his music yet? If not, it is way past time – look for him in all the normal places including Spotify and Apple Music.
Kev Rowland, March 2025
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