Jesu (band)
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 Left-Right: Justin Broadrick, Diarmuid Dalton
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| Background information | ||
| Origin | Abergele, Wales, UK  |
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| Genre(s) | Experimental ambient rock, Drone doom, Shoegazing | |
| Years active | 2003–present | |
| Label(s) | Hydra Head Daymare Aurora Borealis Dry Run |
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| Website | Official website | |
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| Justin Broadrick Diarmuid Dalton Ted Parsons |
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Jesu (pronounced "yayzu") is an experimental/ambient/drone doom rock band formed in 2003 by Justin Broadrick following the breakup of Godflesh. Jesu was the name of the last song on the final Godflesh release, 'Hymns' and Broadrick decided to adopt it as the name of his new project.
While their first release, the Heart Ache EP, featured Broadrick playing all of the instruments, following releases, such as 2005's self titled LP, have featured bassist Diarmuid Dalton and drummer Ted Parsons.
With their third release, the Silver EP, Jesu took a more melodic and layered approach, gaining comparison to shoegazing band My Bloody Valentine. [1]
Their second full-length album, titled Conqueror, was released on February 20, 2007 in the USA, February 19 in the United Kingdom and Europe, and on February 2 in Japan. The Japanese edition also contains a bonus disc featuring the two tracks that constitute the 'Sun Down' / 'Sun Rise' EP.
The band made their United States live debut, in March of 2007, as an opening act for Isis, although work permit problems caused them to miss the beginning of the tour. Drummer Danny Walker of Intronaut will be filling in for Ted Parsons and bassist Dave Cochrane will be filling in for Diarmuid Dalton during the United States tour. European and Japanese tours are also planned for the future.
[edit] Discography
| Album Cover | Date of Release | Title | Label |
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August 30, 2004 | Heart Ache EP | Dry Run |
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January 20, 2005 | Jesu | Hydra Head Records Daymare |
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April 11, 2006 | Silver EP | Hydra Head Records Daymare |
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February 19, 2007 | Conqueror | Hydra Head Records Daymare |
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April 23, 2007 | 'Sun Down' / 'Sun Rise' EP | Aurora Borealis Daymare |
[edit] References
[edit] External links
- Official website
- Justin K. Broadrick's blog
- Avalanche
- Jesu at MusicBrainz
- In The Flesh
- Interview with Justin Broadrick
- Jesu at Encyclopaedia Metallum
- Assorted Jesu Album Reviews
- Jesu profile on Punknews.org
- Jesu at All Music Guide
- Jesu US tour dates
| jesu |
| Justin Broadrick · Diarmuid Dalton · Ted Parsons |
| Discography |
| Albums: Jesu (2005) · Conqueror (2007) |
| Extended Plays: Heart Ache (2004) · Silver (2006) · 'Sun Down' / 'Sun Rise' (2007) |
| Related Articles |
| final · Grey Machine · GODFLESH · Techno Animal |
| Official website | Justin K. Broadrick's blog |
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