Name: The Fool
Brand: Young Jesus

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LBJ376LP

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Limited edition

Release date

2024-05-24

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Young Jesus

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Psychedelic

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Saddle Creek

Young Jesus is an LA-based art rock quartet known for their unique sound and captivating live performances. Drawing inspiration from a wide range of genres, their music blends elements of indie rock, folk, and post-rock to create a truly distinctive sound.

With influences ranging from Bonny Doon to Pile, Young Jesus has carved out their own niche in the music scene. Their introspective lyrics and intricate instrumentation have earned them comparisons to artists like Elvis Depressedly and Wild Pink.

Known for pushing boundaries and experimenting with different musical styles, Young Jesus continues to evolve as a band. Their latest album showcases their growth as musicians and songwriters, solidifying their place among the best in the indie rock genre.

Saddle Creek is an indie rock style label based in Omaha, Nebraska. Established in 1993 by Mike Mogis and Justin Oberst, the label was originally called Lumberjack Records. However, Mogis soon passed on his role to Conor Oberst, who took over as the head of the company. With a focus on independent music and a passion for supporting emerging artists, Saddle Creek has become a prominent name in the music industry.
Over the years, Saddle Creek has been home to various talented musicians and bands, including Bright Eyes, Cursive, and The Faint. Known for their unique sound and authentic approach to music-making, these artists have helped shape the label's identity.
With its headquarters in Omaha, Saddle Creek continues to be at the forefront of indie rock music. Their dedication to fostering creativity and providing a platform for up-and-coming talent makes them a respected authority in the industry.

John Rossiter (Young Jesus) had quit music to study permaculture and to work in landscapes and gardens. His last album, Shepherd Head, was too much time spent on the computer. Working with soil and plants gave him some life back. He said, “You know, when gardening, the right decision to make for the landscape is usually the one that is already happening. It just takes time to read what that is."&nbsp;

So, John left the orchard to meet Shahzad Ismaily (Feist, Lou Reed, Arooj Aftab) for lunch. They instantly bonded, talking about improvisation, rhythm, the heart. On a lark, Shahzad invited John to New York.&nbsp;

Songs started to form, songs about shame and grief, love and redemption. They came fast, a song a day for two weeks. It was different from past albums, which felt like years of hammering out lyrics and ideas. This one came in the wake of a long illness, where tunes came in a rush, as if they were physical, as if the body couldn’t heal without them. An almost involuntary outpouring, overrunning his usual self-consciousness.&nbsp;

Rossiter had to sit and transcribe without judgment: let the ideas grow on their own. Shahzad was in LA one day when John sat down at the piano and played them for him. They decided to record them at Shahzad's Figure 8 Studios in Brooklyn – these songs would blossom into Young Jesus’ latest album, The Fool.&nbsp;

Inner landscaping requires presence and bravery. It can get pretty dark and strange the deeper you walk into that jungle. And it’s from the absolute pits of that inner landscape that the truest music rises from. &nbsp;At the end of the last session, Rossiter and Alex Lappin sat down and drew tarot cards. John drew The Fool

The Fool 

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Discover "The Fool" by Young Jesus on Saddle Creek. Dive into a unique album born from deep introspection and collaboration. Vinyl records available.