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JARS – ДЖРС III
JARS have popped more than once on appreciation threads regarding non-American noise rock on the Internet (along with other Russian bands like uSSSy), so I kinda knew they will be good even before listening to it for the first time. For the uninitiated, JARS is a Moscow-based trio, whose music is not for the faint […]
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Artist: JARS
Title: ДЖРС III
Release: LP / Digital
Year: 2021
Label: Издательство Сияние, Forbidden Place, P.O.G.O. Records
JARS have popped more than once on appreciation threads regarding non-American noise rock on the Internet (along with other Russian bands like uSSSy), so I kinda knew they will be good even before listening to it for the first time. For the uninitiated, JARS is a Moscow-based trio, whose music is not for the faint of heart: the band’s style of noise-rock is ferocious, relentless and vicious. That said, this band is absolutely crushing with their latest ДЖРС III album.
Perfectly executed nine tracks without losing the chaotic loose feeling of punk. Tight riffs all around the record, lots of dramatic changes and overall powerful songwriting. JARS blend a lot of details to create their own sound, and the result is a truly crushing record front to back. ДЖРС III offer more complicated sound and personal lyrics, keeping their recognisable anger and loudness. The edge of the sound takes you back to the 1990s, a harsh and gritty, hypnotic form of noise punk not unlike Amphetamine Reptile signers of the time.
The first half of the record rushes forward with a torrent of hardcore punk and metal-infused riffs, blended with walls of noise a la Swans or MBV. There is also a killer sax (?) solo in “Mechanism”—a real free jazz moment! Seventh track “Мне нужны враги” (I need enemies) offers killer riffing in the vein of the Melvins/Bleach-era Nirvana, combined with moody melodic vocals for even more direct impact! This one is truly a highlight of the album for me.
Half-way through the record things get darker and slower, ending with a 10-minute epic “Moscow does not believe in tears”, which deals with morbid themes like domestic violence and stalking. I really enjoy that JARS choose to have their lyrics in their native language, Russian really gives the songs a distinct sound. When it comes to the content of those lyrics, JARS say they are “about the life of a ‘small man’, who’s aspiring his dreams despite the amount of consumed substances and daily routine”.
лишь бы никто не смог добраться до меня
лишь бы никто не знал какая я империя
прекрасная россия смерть
Formed in 2011, the band has released three albums and two EPs along the way, toured plenty and played in cities from Lisbon on the West to Ulaanbaatar and Vladivostok on the East, sharing the stage with bands like Melt Banana, Iceage, The Garden, ’68, The Wytches, Raketkanon and so on. Since their latest release followed by a month-long tour from Russia to Portugal and back, the band’s line-up changed by two-thirds. Anton Obrazeena (guitar & vocals) is now joined by new drummer Mikhail Rackaev and Pavel Orlov on bass, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t as good as ever.
Overall, ДЖРС III is an amazing record, listening to their previous stuff I can say they achieved to write and record some next level shit! I would really like to catch this band live someday!
Here’s a recent studio live of theirs for the Не виновата (Not Her Fault) international DIY charity festival in support of domestic violence survivors. You can also help the cause by buying the digital compilation on the festival’s Bandcamp page.
Source: diyconspiracy.net
