The psychedelic graphics of Jellyfish's 1989 debut BELLYBUTTON have little to do with the straightforward power-pop of its contents, but both were dumped for the band's second and final album. SPILT MILK is still a power-pop album, but the Badfinger/Big Star elements are downplayed in favor of big, glammy Queen-like choruses and multilayered Electric Light Orchestra-styled production. The anthemic single "The Ghost At Number One" is the epitome of this new '70s-influenced style, with the album's other single, "New Mistake," nearly as winning. With original guitarist Jason Falkner replaced by Jon Brion (later a noted producer; interestingly, Falkner and Brion formed the Grays after Jellyfish's breakup), the guitars have a more textured, processed sound that fits in well with Roger Manning's Technicolor keyboards and the spirited harmonies of Manning and drummer Andy Sturmer. SPILT MILK is one of the better power-pop albums of the '90s.
Producers: Jack Joseph Puig, Albhy Galuten, Andy Sturmer, Roger Manning.
Personnel: Andy Sturmer (vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums); Roger Manning (vocals, keyboards); Tim Smith (vocals); (Ex) Cat Heads, Jon Brion, Lyle Workman (guitar).
Audio Mixer: Jack Joseph Puig.
Photographers: Cary Okazaki; Peter Darley Miller.
Jellyfish: Andy Sturmer (vocals, guitar, keyboards, drums); Roger Manning (vocals, keyboards); Tim Smith (vocals, bass).
Additional personnel: Lyle Workman, Jon Brion (guitar); T-Bone (bass).
Entertainment Weekly (2/19/93, p.62) - "...like an air guitarist's dream come true...[a] fine new Jellyfish album..." - Rating: A Q (6/93, p.99) - 4 Stars - Excellent - "...Jellyfish have disappeared so far into '70s pop culture that they've come out the other side...an unholy blend of strings, harmonies and sudden musical flourishes frighteningly reminiscent of Queen, ELO and even XTC...Jellyfish may be funny but they're well beyond a joke..." Melody Maker (5/22/93, p.29) - "...Andy Sturmer's voice is just so damned good..." (6/93, p.54) - Fair - "...aural cotton candy, sugar-coated pop..." NME (Magazine) (5/15/93, p.34) - (8) "...[SPILT MILK] is a record of intricate surrealism that transcends its ephemera to thrill on its own..."
REUNION!!! If you are reading this, and your names are Roger Manning and Andy Sturmer, pay attention. PLEASE RE-UNITE! I need more Jellyfish music! Submitted by Thomas_Keating (Cleveland, OH, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
great cd love the music Submitted by dolfnz012875 (pittston, cd) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
One of my favorite albums This was my Third time buying this record as I literally wore out the other two. Jellyfish were one of the tightest, most amazing bands ever. This album is a retrospective, often tongue in cheek salute to the styles of the Beach Boys, Supertramp, Queen, The Beatles, Badfinger and Wings... to mention a few 70s supergroups. Anyone who likes lavishly produced music should have this in their record collection. I can't recommend it enough. While your at it, buy two in case you wear the first one out! Submitted by a reviewer (Ireland) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Masterpiece and a must for Jellyfish fans. These guys worked their behinds off making this CD. It's very apparent. After I wore Bellybutton out, this CD stopped me in my tracks. At first you don't know what to think because it's such a different sound and approach. Each subsequent play brings a new sound, nuance or cleverness you didn't notice the time before. It mixes great musicianship with good songcraft. It grows on you and once you learn the songs, you'll keep playing it over and over and over. That is, if this kind of pop music is your cup of tea. If you're curious about them, check them out on YouTube. Any of their live performances of these songs are extremely good. They have a following and it's getting bigger by the day. They are the subjects of newsgroups and people are dying for a reunion. They are heavily influenced by '70s music (a little '60s too) and it's proudly worn all over this CD. The sound, the songs and the music are absolultely excellent. This CD is an must for any Jellyfish fan because it took the spirit of Bellybutton up a whole other notch. Submitted by Carey (San Jose, CA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
This is what pop music should be. I would love to know where these guys went to. This is truely music! Submitted by phill_groves (CA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
REUNION!!!
great cd
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