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REVIEW: Stephen Jacques “Pioneers & Fragrant Flowers”

July 21, 2025July 21, 2025John Apice0

Stephen Jacques – Pioneers & Fragrant Flowers The chiming guitars, well-captured instrumentation & savory arrangements that dig into these pieces is well-conceived & showcased. “Fragrant Flowers” & “Native American Sweetness” are two delicately woven ballads – commendable efforts. Still, Virginia-based Stephen Jacques (acoustic guitar) has low-pressure lead vocal delivery. It doesn’t compromise anything but doesn’t […]

REVIEW: Stephen Jacques “Prayers For An Orange Cat”

July 24, 2024July 25, 2024John Apice0

Stephen Jacques – Prayers For An Orange Cat This music is an interesting set of well-written & performed alt-rock love songs with generous touches of soul & folk with a post-punk vibe. Ten articulate Prayers For An Orange Cat (Drops July 26/Independent/34:56) were produced in Chicago by the late Steve Albini (Big Black) to ensure […]