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The JCQ
Also known asThe James Cleaver Quintet
OriginEastbourne, United Kingdom
GenresExperimental rock, post-hardcore, punk rock, art punk
Years active2006–2014
LabelsHassle Records, Tangled Talk
MembersJack Saunders, Maud E. Licious, Paul Ford, Martin Ruffin, Michael Triponel, Charlie Holter
Past membersNick Kinnish, Seb Stinson, Casey Denman, Jimmy Diego
WebsiteOfficial website

The JCQ (previously known as The James Cleaver Quintet) were a

British rock band from Eastbourne, United Kingdom. They were signed to Hassle Records. Described as a "mental breakdown set to music",[1]
the band released one EP and two full-length studio albums: Ten Stages of a Makeup in 2010, That Was Then, This Is Now and 2011 and Mechanical Young in 2013.

History

The JCQ in 2007.

In March 2010 the band's debut extended play Ten Stages of a Make Up was released[2] In August 2011 the band released the EP for free on the internet in preparation for their first album's release.[3]

In January 2011 the band released the song "Chicken Shit (For The Soul)" as the first single off their debut album, That Was Then, This Is Now, which was proposed to be released in April. The band also completed a tour of the United Kingdom in February to support the release of the single.[1] In August 2011 the band filmed a Lucozade advertisement, where the five members roll down with different vehicles performing a cover of Feeders' Buck Rogers.[4][5]

On 31 October 2011, the band released their debut album That Was Then, This Is Now, which opened to reception from popular critics such as the BBC,[6] Drowned in Sound,[7] and Rock Sound.[8] In promotion of the record the band supported Turbowolf with Hawk Eyes across the United Kingdom in November.[4] Across the next year The JCQ supported Enter Shikari and Limp Bizkit[9] and completed a co-headline tour with The Safety Fire.[10]

On 17 June 2013, the band released their second studio album

This Is Fake DIY.[15] Rock Sound writer Pete Withers in an eight out of ten review stated the album "is an absolute triumph in every regard".[11] Terry Bezer when writing for Front in an otherwise positive review criticised the album saying: "sure, they could do with a little tightening and reigning it all in a bit from time to time but there’s an unbelievable amount of potential".[14] For the promotion the band made a music video for Loves No Good.[16]

Musical style

The JCQ have been typically described as a "viciously imaginative

riffs, breakdowns, fast pace drumming, big choruses, rapid tempo changes, atmospheric breaks and "spastic" guitar work.[citation needed] However the band incorporates elements from other styles, including swing. Birmingham based math rock band Blakfish are seen as "spiritual forefathers" to the band.[1]

Their debut album That Was Then, This Is Now has been considered 'strikingly angular'[13] 'frenetic chaos'.[11]

Mechanical Young, is seen as exploring the same areas as their first album, however is much more expansive and refined

surf punk style.[17]

Members

  • Jack – lead vocals
  • Maud – guitar,
    tenor sax
  • Michael – bass guitar
  • Paul – drums, percussion
  • Martin – keyboards, vocals

Discography

Studio albums
Music videos
  • "Chicken Shit (for the Soul)" (2010)
  • "Think or Swim" (2012)
  • "Love's No Good" (2013)

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Band of the Week: The James Cleaver Quintet". Rock Sound. (Freeway Press). 10 January 2011. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  2. ^ Andrew Kelham (2 March 2010). "The James Cleaver Quintet – Ten Stages of a Make Up". Rock Sound. (Freeway Press). Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  3. ^ "Download A Free James Cleaver Quintet EP!". Rock Sound. (Freeway Press). 23 August 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  4. ^ a b "Someone at Lucozade likes their music a little rowdier…". Thrash Hits. 12 August 2011. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  5. Bauer Consumer Media
    . Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  6. ^
    British Broadcasting Corporation
    ). Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  7. ^ David Pott-Negrine (31 October 2011). "The James Cleaver Quintet – That Was Then, This Is Now". Drowned in Sound. Archived from the original on 25 September 2013. Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  8. ^ a b c Tom Aylott (22 October 2011). "The James Cleaver Quintet – That Was Then, This Is Now". Rock Sound. (Freeway Press). Retrieved 12 July 2013.
  9. ^ Andrew Nicholls (13 July 2012). "INTERVIEW: The James Cleaver Quintet". SQ Magazine. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  10. ^ "INTERVIEW: The JCQ". One Beat. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  11. ^
    ISSN 1465-0185
    .
  12. ^ "The JCQ // Interview". 20 June 2013. Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  13. ^
    ISSN 1365-358X.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: location (link
    )
  14. ^
    OCLC 226099638
    . Retrieved 10 July 2013.
  15. ^
    This Is Fake DIY. EC2A 3AY, London. Retrieved 10 July 2013.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link
    )
  16. ^ Freya Cochrane (4 July 2013). "The JCQ – Love's No Good (Official Video)". Retrieved 16 December 2013.
  17. ^ a b c d e Candice Haridimou. Jack Stovin (ed.). "Review: The JCQ – Mechanical Young [Album]". Alt Sounds. Retrieved 10 July 2013.

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