JJ72

The Profile

JJ72 are an Irish alternative rock trio from Dublin formed in 1996 by Mark Greaney (vocals, guitar), Hilary Woods (bass), and Fergal Matthews (drums). They released two albums, JJ72 (2000) and I to Sky (2002), with singles like Oxygen and Snow gaining wide attention. The band disbanded in 2006; Hilary Woods left in 2003.

Irish alternative rock trio formed in 1996; core members Mark Greaney, Hilary Woods, and Fergal Matthews. Two studio albums: JJ72 (2000) and I to Sky (2002). Known singles include Oxygen and Snow. Reviews highlight melancholic, gothic-tinged atmospheres and comparisons to Placebo and Smashing Pumpkins. Hilary Woods departed in 2003.

Three DeBaser reviews chart JJ72’s debut spark and darker follow-up. The Irish trio’s sound is melancholic, gothic-tinged, and compared to Placebo and Smashing Pumpkins. Reviewers praise tracks like Sinking, 7th Wave, Oxygen, and Snow, noting acoustic undercurrents and evocative strings. Overall sentiment is warmly positive toward both albums.