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Jennifer Gentle
Valende

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THE REVIEW

Psychedelia take me away!
This is the phrase that best summarizes this third work by the Padua-based band Jennifer Gentle, an Italian band that I find incredibly interesting.

I find their music extremely well-crafted, in terms of sounds, vocal lines, and imagery: I decided to get their CD after watching the "I Do Dream You" video on Brand New (the other face of MTV... thanks for existing!!) just once: gothic atmospheres and decidedly disorienting images... really, really beautiful...

The CD opens with perhaps the two most catchy songs, with clear country influences, and proceeds with very elegant and decidedly more psychedelic tracks, with a nod to "Revolution 9" (or perhaps I noticed it because it was the first song of the genre that I got to know...) complete with xylophones, violins, and whispered phrases...
In short, a must-listen. Considering also that they have set up their own label and self-produce.
If only everyone in Italy were like this...

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Jennifer Gentle's third album Valende impresses with its rich psychedelic sound, blending gothic atmospheres and country influences. The well-crafted music features unique instrumentation like xylophones and violins, enhanced by whispering vocals. The band’s DIY spirit shines through their self-produced release, making it a standout within Italy’s music scene. A recommended listen for fans of experimental and psychedelic rock.

Tracklist Videos

01   Universal Daughter ()

02   I Do Dream You ()

03   Tiny Holes ()

04   Circle of Sorrow ()

05   The Garden, Part 1 ()

06   Hessesopoa ()

07   The Garden, Part 2 ()

08   Golden Drawings ()

09   Liquid Coffee ()

10   Nothing Makes Sense ()

Jennifer Gentle

Jennifer Gentle is a psychedelic rock band from Padua, Italy, formed in 1999 by Marco Fasolo and Alessio Gastaldello. They became the first Italian band signed to Sub Pop, releasing acclaimed albums such as Valende (2005) and The Midnight Room (2007), noted for surreal, Barrett-tinged psychedelia and DIY production.
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