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Albums like this are the main reason that corporate rock sucks. Chasing California is
just one example of the thousands of records which may go unnoticed due to the system. One of the
most human albums I've heard in quite a while, the emotional scope presented here is literally
breathtaking. David Clemmons, known in the past for his work with
Damn the Machine, has taken quite a departure with Jud, a band capable of reaching
Floydian landscapes (Thing) to bass heavy grooves (In Tune, The Shinies), while touching on all of the
grey areas in between. A lot of this
reminds me of Mind Over Four's Empty Hands, another album
which defied catagorization, residing on the more
eclectic side of the alternative universe. Appropriate use of atmosphere really pushes the
dynamics of each track, managing to diversify without breaking the overall flow of
the album. Basically a "power" trio, Jud manage to squeeze everything possible
out of their respective instruments, with the rhythmatists laying a solid
foundation for Clemmons' axework and multi-faceted vocals. Guest layering of strings
is a nice touch, mixed in to add yet another layer of depth. This is the band's third CD, all
of which were released in Eurore, also available through the band's official home page located
at: http://home.earthlink.net/~fullbliss.
8 out of 10
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