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What Is Jucifer?
Ed Livengood and Amber Valentine have concocted
a complex and intoxicating mixture. Together, as
Jucifer, they send dreamy, melodic beauty into
one ear while simultaneously causing permanent
hearing loss in the other.
Like many artists nurtured by alternative music
mecca Athens, GA, their sound is highly original.
But in the inevitable need to call out
comparisons, let's run through some
insultingly lazy references: It's hard to watch
and hear Amber and not think of Kim Gordon, Buzz
Osborne, Kim Deal and Pete Townshend...unnervingly
rolled into one. And witnessing Ed mercilessly
attack his kit conjures up thoughts of Keith
Moon... and Animal from the Muppets.
Their sound? Some lessons we've learned from
Royal Trux and the Melvins (with both of whom
Jucifer has shared a bill), Sonic Youth, Neil
Young, Black Sabbath, Radiohead, Ministry,
Portishead, Nirvana, the Breeders, and as Michael
Stipe described in Details Magazine, "a very loud
and aggressive southern gothic version of
P.J. Harvey."
Jucifer's live show rests on a chemistry
rarely seen on stage. It is a combination of
intense energy, stadium-sized guitar sound,
thunderous drums, and vocals torn between angelic
harmonies and demonic assault. High volume and
maniacal energy are the hallmarks of their
performance. Ed's crushing wizardry of the
drums and seemingly possessed delivery combined
with Amber's sonic attack, whispery vocals
and fetching sex appeal are a welcome and
refreshing addition to the live music scene.
Blindfolded, you'd never believe there are
only two culprits behind the assault. Once
you've accepted the fact, you'll
understand why they have eschewed the idea of
expanding their lineup.
Beyond their live show, Jucifer's releases are
truly must-haves in any musical adventurist's
collection. Their love of music and
experimentation has led them to enhance their
recordings with violin, cello, horns, organ,
piano, record-scratching, feedback, and anything
else that feels right... always layered over
addictive melodies, thick guitar, and relentless
drumming.
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CD: I NAME YOU DESTROYER
Label: Velocette
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CD: I NAME YOU DESTROYER
Label: Velocette Records
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CD: I NAME YOU DESTROYER
Label: Velocette Records
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CD: I NAME YOU DESTROYER
Label: Velocette Records
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CD: I NAME YOU DESTROYER
Label: Velocette Records
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CD: I NAME YOU DESTROYER
Label: Velocette Records
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