Amber Skies
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Amber Skies is the debut album from the Wexford
based Irish
all-female rock band The Jades
. It was released at a show in Crawdaddy on the 14 August 2009.
have been in the studio working on their debut album with David Odlum producing (David Kitt/Gemma Hayes/The Frames
). The first fruit of their combined efforts titled ‘Sooner or Later’, was be released on May 16, 2009 , on their own Rag Doll label. The single has already been described by one music industry insider as “a pounding slice of melodic pop/rock with harmonies to die for”.
All of the tracks on their forthcoming album are originals by The Jades who pride themselves on being one of the few all-female bands in Ireland – or the world for that matter - writing their own songs and playing their own instruments.
According to guitarist and backing vocalist Elaine, “We’ve recorded the album, including the single, mostly in Wexford and in Sun Studios in Temple Bar
and then we spent ten days in France to add the finishing touches. We’re really excited about getting the album done and getting the single out. We’re also looking forward to doing some live gigs after having been in the studio for so much of last year”.
Wexford
Wexford is the county town of County Wexford, Ireland. It is situated near the southeastern corner of Ireland, close to Rosslare Europort. The town is connected to Dublin via the M11/N11 National Primary Route, and the national rail network...
based Irish
Irish people
The Irish people are an ethnic group who originate in Ireland, an island in northwestern Europe. Ireland has been populated for around 9,000 years , with the Irish people's earliest ancestors recorded having legends of being descended from groups such as the Nemedians, Fomorians, Fir Bolg, Tuatha...
all-female rock band The Jades
The Jades (Irish band)
The Jades, formerly known as Jade, are an all-female rock group from Kilmuckridge, County Wexford, Ireland. The Jades' line-up consists of sisters Sheila and Yvonne on lead vocals, guitar and drums respectively, with friend Elaine on guitar and backing vocals.- Background :Before the band came...
. It was released at a show in Crawdaddy on the 14 August 2009.
Production
For the past year The JadesThe Jades (Irish band)
The Jades, formerly known as Jade, are an all-female rock group from Kilmuckridge, County Wexford, Ireland. The Jades' line-up consists of sisters Sheila and Yvonne on lead vocals, guitar and drums respectively, with friend Elaine on guitar and backing vocals.- Background :Before the band came...
have been in the studio working on their debut album with David Odlum producing (David Kitt/Gemma Hayes/The Frames
The Frames
The Frames are an Irish band based in Dublin. Founded in 1990 by Glen Hansard, the band has been influential in the Dublin rock music scene. The group has released six albums...
). The first fruit of their combined efforts titled ‘Sooner or Later’, was be released on May 16, 2009 , on their own Rag Doll label. The single has already been described by one music industry insider as “a pounding slice of melodic pop/rock with harmonies to die for”.
All of the tracks on their forthcoming album are originals by The Jades who pride themselves on being one of the few all-female bands in Ireland – or the world for that matter - writing their own songs and playing their own instruments.
According to guitarist and backing vocalist Elaine, “We’ve recorded the album, including the single, mostly in Wexford and in Sun Studios in Temple Bar
Temple Bar
Temple Bar may refer to:* The Temple Bar, a spot in London* Temple Bar, Dublin, a cultural quarter in Dublin city* Temple Bar, Ceredigion, a village in Wales* Temple Bar Magazine, British literary magazine published 1860 to 1906...
and then we spent ten days in France to add the finishing touches. We’re really excited about getting the album done and getting the single out. We’re also looking forward to doing some live gigs after having been in the studio for so much of last year”.
Album Listing
- Bermuda Song
- Last Laugh
- Sooner or Later
- Beautiful Thing
- Loser
- The Way
- Look At Me Now
- Over And Over
- You And Me
- You In The Corner