Greedy is Jenny Rubicon’s debut album. The duo releases an encouraging alternative rock album filled with diverse inspirations. Review.
GREEDY – JENNY RUBICON
Jenny Rubicon is the name of New Yorker duet formed by James Bannon and Max Chomet. On their debut, Greedy, they share the vocals equally in classic punk rock with tone variations. With Travis Harrison on the drums, the band is solid and friendly. As an introduction, they chose a more electric rendition of Dinner Party. The song, also on James Bannon’s EP, Heat Ghosts, is still a great joy to listen to with these lively arrangements.
It’s with the same idea that Greedy, an efficient pop-punk ballad, shines optimistically, although I admit I would have liked the backing vocals to push their energy further here. Monte Carlo brings a dash of sunshine with round guitars, and Belgrade creates a contrasting shade with a drier attitude. There are some nice raw trials. The band slides to a classic-rock with the catchy Easy Love, and on blues with Sparrow, bringing more depth to its bass lines.
For Zodiac Killer, it’s a thriller, and the rhythm almost turns metal. Again, I would have liked for the vocals to be louder and give a sharper attack, mirroring the guitars. For me, Breakfast With Chloe is the most accomplished track with its vintage colourful softness. It’s followed by the pop-punk riffs of Webdings and its upbeat mood and rhythm are completed by intriguing lines. Overall, if I had liked for them to be more confident and louder in their singing, Jenny Rubicon still gave away something precious: their passion. It’s an encouraging debut.