Sinister: Jude

[Dan McKinney]

>And now a question: has anyone heard of Jude? I just heard a song by 
them, and it
>sounds really really good.. I thought they must be fans of Belle and 
sebastian...
>Un fortunately, I couldnt find their album yet.
>
>Cheers


G'day listees...

Yes indeed, I've heard of Jude.  Jude is actually the brainchild of one 
guy, Jude Christodal, from the Boston area.  He's released two albums, 
both on Madonna's label Maverick, which have earned some airplay on 
college radio here in the US.  The first album is called 430 N. HARPER 
AVE., which I think earned Jude a bit of critical acclaim but rather 
shoddy sales figures.  The second, NO ONE'S REALLY BEAUTIFUL, has had 
two rather hit-caliber singles on college radio, at least here (western 
New York).  The first single from the album, "Rick James," is a parody 
of the singer Rick James, known for his piece of trash hit "Superfreak."  
I didn't really care for it.  The second single is actually VERY good, 
it's called "I'm Sorry," and it shows great vocal range and 
melody...lyrics are quite secondary to the melody, but, based on the 
merits of the song, I'd say that Jude has pretty good potential.  

As far as any comparison with Belle & Sebastian, I certainly don't hear 
it, but I couldn't say that Jude isn't a fan for sure...

ooh oooh now I have a question for the group.  sorry if it's been asked 
before, but I was just wondering why people compare B&S with the 
Tindersticks.  I don't think they sound anything alike, and I absolutely 
cannot stand Stuart Staples' voice, whereas I adore our Stuart's voice.  
just wondering...

~Dan

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