a Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell
Julie Axis used to be in the brilliant My Scarlet
Life. Jute has a similar trip hop meets dream-pop feel
to their music. Axis" fluttery vocal is set against
impressive musical vistas.
"Ephemeral" is a darkly
seductive song. Axis' sweet voice works fine against
the nightmarish backdrop.
"Rising of Reason" is very reminiscent of Tricky both in music and Joe Axis'
menacing vocal. The song is good enough to have fitted
in on "Maxinquaye".
"Advent of Zero" sees the band use a cinematic feel.
Julie Axis" voice is wrapped in a narcotic haze as the
music undulates.
This is a fine debut for Jute who will surely find the
audience they deserve.
Posted on January 6, 2003