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Although not quite the timeless classic its creators had hoped for, Prisoner is a solid debut that bears all the hallmarks of a bright future for The Jezabels.
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A damn brilliant slice of emotive Aussie indie rock, complete with energetic, brooding instrumentals and vocals so powerful they could destroy cinder blocks
After a set of promising pre-debut releases, the Australia-based Jezabels deliver on their hype with “Prisoner,” a strong, ambitious but immediate debut. Their brand of noisy dream pop relies on momentum and power as much as it does atmosphere, with hazy but propulsive guitars guiding anthemic hooks. As a result, the songs take on a cinematic quality, continuing to build and expand even through longer runtimes. At the same time, “Prisoner” is informed by post-punk ... read more
Following a string of EP’s, The Jezabels’ arrive fully formed on their 2011 debut, Prisoner. Every element of the instrumentation – from the massive reverb added to Nik Kaloper’s impressive drumming, which cuts right through the mix, to Hayley Mary’s powerhouse vocals – fits perfectly together to create the towering walls of sound that make up this album’s best moments. Songs like the title track and “Nobody Nowhere” also feature brooding, ... read more
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Track List
| 1 | Prisoner 4:13 | |
| 2 | Endless Summer 4:12 | |
| 3 | Long Highway 6:02 | |
| 4 | Trycolour 5:14 | |
| 5 | Rosebud 4:16 | |
| 6 | City Girl 5:24 | |
| 7 | Nobody Nowhere 2:45 | |
| 8 | Horsehead 4:30 | |
| 9 | Austerlitz 3:04 | |
| 10 | Deep Wide Ocean 4:45 | |
| 11 | Peace of Mind 4:01 | |
| 12 | Reprise 0:57 | |
| 13 | Catch Me 5:45 | |
| 14 | Hurt Me 5:48 | |
| 15 | Easy to Love 4:51 |
Total Length: 1 hour, 5 minutes
