The new record 'Love is Strong as Death' is out now, on general release in Australia through Creative Vibes Records. Justin and the Exploding Tree Records crew will be touring Australia in February and March 2008, followed by the USA, Canada and the UK. Watch this space for tour dates and new downloads..
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A WEE STORY:
English multi-instrumentalist and singer Justin Grounds' music has such a timeless, mystical quality that it is no surprise that he has been closely compared to the likes of Nick Drake and Jeff Buckley. However, his wildly eclectic musical roots, ranging from classical to drum'n'bass, set him in his own category. Both on stage and in the studio, Grounds has displayed a musicality and compositional quality that is unique and rather defiant of genre. His 2006 record 'Francesco', recorded on a long journey around the world, met critical praise both in Australia and the UK, being called 'a rare, hidden gem' by the Herald Sun, 'a superbly crafted album' by PBS fm, and receiving airplay on national and local radio, including Triple J. Taking his vibrant and ever evolving live show on the road for a year after the release, Grounds paired his unique voice with a richly woven texture of live layers of his violin and guitar (sometimes beaten into rhythms), delivering one-off performances full of the dark romanticism and spiritual grit of his songs.
In early February 2008 Grounds will release his new record entitled 'Love is Strong as Death' through Creative Vibes. This new album, with its deeply existential lyrical style, brings Grounds' musical dynamic to a new level of depth; fusing his somewhat unorthodox use of instrumentation together with his love of experimenting with new technology. With laptop and synth quickly becoming a part of his growing on-stage collection, Grounds' Australia wide tour in February and March along with international tours in Canada and the UK in late 2008 promise to be the most profound yet.
A FEW QUOTES:
"the stunning new album from Melbourne-based electro-acoustic indie visionary Justin Grounds, full of lush arrangements, velvety, eclectic instrumentation, thought-provoking writing and Grounds' hauntingly beautiful voice....the world is simply a better place for the existence of Love is Strong as Death, and that's not something that can be said too often, or too sincerely, about a lot of art." -Inpress Magazine-
"Justin Grounds, wearer of old suits, multi-instrumentalist, and occasional existentialist is a man who treads his own paths and deserves due respect for that alone....When Grounds takes his own advice: “It’s time to spread your wings and fly†on the albums highlight Earth is a Woman, the result is a splendiferous thing to behold – for he truly has a majestic command of restraint that makes the release all the more euphoric. These tracks alone make this album worth owning." -Alternative Media Group-
"an album of understated class. It really is a great listen. His voice is rich and melodic, and the compositions themselves are brilliant. Off-kilter, almost syncopated guitar lines, lend a Go-Betweens style air to proceedings that is stunningly effective...this album is a grower, and a stunner, and I recommend it highly." -thedwarf.com-
“Full of excellent songs and gorgeous musical ideas, even straying into drum and bass territory. His touch is superb...a damn lovely album that has continued to spin on my player.†-PBS fm-
"...it’s easy to be seduced by a record that imagines a parallel universe where Eno produced Pink Moon. The lovely Blossom Place, the squelchy laptop rhythms of Reaching Into Darkness and the impassioned title track provide some of the most affecting moments... desolate Nick Drake-esque ballads reconfigured into post-millennial tone poems." -Rave Magazine-
...the closest thing to Jeff Buckley I've ever heard, both in style and quality. Justin Grounds has the potential to be remembered for someone with a truckload of musical credibility." -The Brag Magazine-
A rare, hidden gem from a forest full of troubadours....Francesco is a gentle charmer with haunting moodiness and yearning ache....well-crafted songs and sweet melodies. -Sunday Herald Sun-
With a beautifully emotive voice and interesting compositions make him a very special prospect and definitely one to watch for 2007. -Narc Magazine, UK-