Endless Birthdays
Ramp Local, 2020
8/10
This 3rd album from Jobs brings in some serious talent in addition to the experimental and minimalist quartet as members of Deerhoof and Skeletons are on hand to flesh out these techno, rock and electro-pop tinted tunes that defy convention in all sorts of creative ways.
“A Toast” starts the album with playful electronica alongside plenty of adventurous ideas, strong riffs and calm vocals, and “Brian” continues the innovation with a mix of hushed versus busy multifaceted indie-rock that recruits a shtar.
Deeper into the listen, “Self-Replicating No. 2” gets a bit blurry with a darker spirit of glitchy sounds and well timed vocals, while “Words About Shapes” moves cautiously yet also with frisky, strategic and minimal instrumentation that takes on a cinematic quality.
Closer to the end, “Self- Replicated No. 3” recruits an artistic approach with repetition making an impression, while “3 Being 2”, the album highlight, exits the listen with subtle indie-folk nods alongside muted guitar and some pop inclinations.
Certainly eccentric and avant-garde in all the best ways, Jobs cover many genres amid nods to several decades with their unique vision, and even if it’s not easy to classify, it’s impossible not to admire and enjoy.
Travels well with: Albert Hammond Jr.- Momentary Masters; Squarepusher- Go Plastic