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Editorial Review:
It’s a bit of a surprise after such an exaggerated run (we’re talking Ministry of Silly Walks standard) of arresting releases, not to mention the wired, enthused judders of his live shows, that chipper songwriter Jack Penate’s debut album is so very reclined. We’re not really saying things are mellow, not much, because Matinee does keep its head above water. But the wholesome Housemartins by Graham Coxon ska-dunked pop giddiness of singles "Second, Minute or Hour" and the fabulous "Spit at Stars", both included here doing something positive with The Libertines’ legacy, are the exception rather than the rule. More typically we’re looking at tunes like "We Will Be Here" (see The Kooks), "Have I Been a Fool?" (Kate Nash) and "Got My Favourite" (unnervingly summery Britpop mascots Dodgy), which explore lonelier themes and are housed in safer musical environments, reverb-soaked strumming and melancholy the order of the day. But then at either far end of the scale we have "Torn on the Platform" tearing up the downhearted foundation with rebellious abandon, covering his full range in the process, and "My Yvonne", a dainty and beautifully introverted four minutes. So it is at least true that he doesn’t much stand still--he covers most bases available to him and he covers them confidently. Given time he might even graduate from the matinee slot. --James Berry
Customer Reviews:
Avg. Customer Rating: 5.0 / 5.0
LOVE IT THIS FELLA IS AWESOME - GREAT DANCIN, GREAT CLOBBER, AND AWESOME TUNES. HE MOULDS SOME WICKED 80S/90S SOUNDS AND GIVES IT A MODERN RETRO SOUND! GOOD FUN, AND BLOODY AWESOME LIVE. TOP ALBUM.
A breath of fresh air! What a great album, haven't been able to stop playing it since I bought it. Seriously upbeat pop/rock, there's not a bad tune on this album. His live persona really comes through in this album.
Keep up the good work!
Ticks all sorts of boxes... There are many key ingredients to having a successful debut album, and on Matinee Jack Penate seems to have included all the best ones. Through his distinctive voice, with it's regular forays into the falcetto and London twang, and the fast-paced jangly guitars, Penate definitely creates his own sound and makes his songs instantly recognisable. Whilst some might prefer lyrics to be more abstract, Jack's words are more than a little Dylan-esque in their starkness and clarity, if not necessarily in their... more info
I Have Seen The Future Of Indie Rock, His Name is...Jack Penate This is quite possibly the best album I have heard in quite a few months. Reminiscent of The Hoosiers album, Jack Penate (pronounced `Pen at ay' and not `pen eight' as some of my esteemed friends seem to think, has produced an album of informative, insightful and memorable songs. Some of the album sounds all too familiar with influences ranging from all of the latest indie rockers (The Kooks, The Feeling, The Zutons etc.), but the song writing talent cannot be taken away from this wholly creative,... more info
