Jack’s Mannequin – In Valleys EP
Sep 12
music andrew mcmahon, in valleys, jack's mannequin 5 Comments
Jack’s Mannequin released ANOTHER EP on itunes in anticipation of The Glass Passenger LP called In Valleys. I am totally excited about the new album and wasn’t expecting this second EP at all. Honestly though, I was kind of disappointed. The main track is titled Swim and is very good, but the rest of the tracks aren’t nearly as promising. Yes, the other 3 tracks are B-sides, but I was kind of upset with the quality. Cell phone (the second track on the album) shows some promise, but seems like a rough cut.
Hopefully, Jack’s next album is more like the first two songs from the respective EP’s. Both Resolution and Swim are spectacular tracks. If Andrew can keep the quality of the rest of the album similar to these two, the album shows a lot of promise.
Although the quality suffered a little bit with this release, I am still very glad that the band decided to release two different EP’s while we wait for the final product to be completed.
::update::
track listings
- “Swim” – 4:16
- “Cell Phone” – 3:59
- “In Slow Motion (Sleazy Wednesday)” – 4:33
- “At Full Speed” – 3:44
Sep 13, 2008 @ 23:25:25
I haven’t heard the first three EP songs, but I can say that I personally love The Resolution, Annie Use Your Telescope, and At Full Speed. If the album is as good as those, I’ll be thrilled to death
Sep 15, 2008 @ 06:59:14
Yeah I agree.. I loved everything in transit. I have a feeling this album will be just at good or maybe even better!!
Sep 16, 2008 @ 09:11:45
I disagree with Swim being the only song that shows promise. Although some songs are much better than others, Swim and At Full Speed definitely surprised me in the sense that they were a lot better than Jack’s Mannequin’s last C.D. released.
Sep 16, 2008 @ 09:26:44
Alana,
I think you’re right. I’ve been listening to the EP a lot more and have found joy in at full speed as well! I think this album will be great!