If you’ve ever ticked in at a soul-draining retail gig, then Jack O’ The Clock’s most recent release, “Another Sunny Day/Star of Monster,” is the anthem for your turn of the shift. This track is not just a narrative; it’s a day-in-the-life report, binding its haggard sighs in a chunky folk-rock arrangement that keeps you on your toes.
“Another Sunny Day/Star of Monster,” came from a jam on the traditional Celtic tune “Star of Munster,” which the band integrates into their sound. This tune’s mixture of recorder and fiddle gets a heavy, bold treatment rooted in something as ancient as it is vibrantly present. What began as a straightforward instrumental idea quickly gained momentum when Damon developed a proper song around the motif near the end of recording Portraits.
While Damon does most of the singing, Victore mic on this one; his performance sounds both raw and live-in. Damon, meanwhile, steps in on bass, creating lines that lend the song a surprising and compelling lift. It is a tune that mixes tradition with contemporary plight, raising the ordinary into some weirdly beautiful. It’s the sound of dragging yourself through another shift, stumbling into some moments of transcendence, and pressing on anyway. Whether you’re there for the intricate musicianship, the narrative, or just looking for something fresh to break up your day, “Another Sunny Day/Star of Monster” is well worth a listen.
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