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REVIEW: Stephen Jacques “Prayers For An Orange Cat” @stephenjacquesmusic #prayersforanorangecat #newmusic2024 @americanahighways #americanahighways #writtenbyahuman #newmusic #americanamusic

Stephen Jacques – Prayers For An Orange Cat This music is an interesting set of well-written & performed alt-rock love songs with generous touches of soul & folk with a post-punk vibe. Ten articulate Prayers For An Orange Cat (Drops July 26/Independent/34:56) were produced in Chicago by the late Steve Albini (Big Black) to ensure its expressive thrust. Though Stephen is based in the Virginia…

Stephen Jacques has recently released a new song named "Sometimes Love is Not Enough".

Stephen Jacques is an artist and songwriter who has truly diverse music. His sound is informed by his extensive experience, and he has been able to translate his sensibilities into a distinctive and dynamic sound. His most recent album, "Prayers for an Orange Cat," is a stunning studio work that sets the bar higher with a huge variety of influences.

The first song, "Sometimes Love is Not Enough," is a fitting introduction to such a mercurial album, as it immediately reveals Stephen's mindset and compositional philosophy. Recorded in Chicago at Electrical Audio (founded by the late great Steve Albini,) the song has a very organic and warm sound, which highlights the natural qualities of the instruments and Stephen's vocal style. The song has a beautiful range, kicking off as a mellow, understated track and eventually allowing the arrangement to climax towards the end with a powerful full-band arrangement that takes the intensity of the composition to a whole new level.

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Stephen Jacques has recently announced a new single: "Prayers For An Orange Cat."

Stephen Jacques's storied career in the entertainment industry is full of amazing highlights. Not only is he a gifted singer and songwriter, but he also worked as an actor, engineer, builder, and TV host, denoting a truly eclectic background. His new single, "Prayers For An Orange Cat," is a stunning example of the artist's personal and dynamic blend of songwriting. The song combines influences such as pop-rock and indie-folk into a catchy yet down-to-earth song with a truly dynamic tone. This song also happens to be the second track on the artist's upcoming studio album by the same name, and it serves as a good representation of the natural, organic aesthetics of the full-length. The song has a rhythmic acoustic guitar progression and a driven yet understated drum pattern that helps everything stay locked in. "Prayers For An Orange Cat" showcases Stephen's heartfelt and earnest vocal style. He is a natural-born storyteller who knows what it takes to add realness and intensity to his songs, not only by writing compelling lyrics but also by performing them with genuine pathos and just the right vibe to fit the music.

Check out Stephen Jacques's music and stay tuned for the release of "Prayers For An Orange Cat," which is going to be released on June 28th, 2024. You can pre-save it on Spotify via the following link:

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Stephen Jacques introducing his 11th album: Groove Atlantic-O.

Only a few artists get to record 11 studio albums. This is a massive milestone by all measures, and it’s even more impressive if you consider that Stephen Jacques released consistently high-quality music throughout his career. In other words, there aren’t any fillers here! Even 11 albums later, Stephen showcases the same drive and passion. To make this record even more memorable, he recorded it at the world-famous Electrical Audio studio in Chicago, where he had the opportunity to work with Steve Albini, one of music’s most legendary recording engineers. 

Albini is known for his approach: capturing the artists and their performances in the most natural possible state. He achieved this on “Groove Atlantic-0,” enabling Stephen and his trusty bandmates to stay true to the original vision behind every song. This is the sound of a tight band playing in a room, and Stephen’s vocals are simultaneously gritty and fragile, reminiscent of songwriters like Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Lou Reed, and Joe Strummer.

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