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Already

by Jesus Jones

Released: August 18, 1997

Alternative dance, alternative rock, pop rock, soft rock, techno

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Genre Shift.

The Album

This album marked a significant departure from their earlier sound, moving away from techno beats and heavily distorted guitars. Even so, the album has its dedicated fanbase who appreciate the band's evolution and experimentation with their sound. "Already" is the fifth album by the British alternative rock band Jesus Jones, released in 1997.

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The band's lead vocalist, Mike Edwards, aimed to…

The band's lead vocalist, Mike Edwards, aimed to create a more mature sound for the album.

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Essential Tracks

The Next Big Thing

Despite featuring the singles "The Next Big Thing" and "Chemical #1", it did not manage to match their past chart success.

Chemical #1

Despite featuring the singles "The Next Big Thing" and "Chemical #1", it did not manage to match their past chart success.

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Reception

This shift in musical direction resulted in it receiving mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its more thoughtful, mature tone while others criticized it for losing the edgy sound that had originally made the band stand out. After enjoying significant commercial success in the early 1990s, the band had experienced a series of line-up changes and a declining popular profile. In terms of chart performance, "Already" did not reach the same commercial heights as previous albums.

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The Complete Album Story

"Already" is the fifth album by the British alternative rock band Jesus Jones, released in 1997. After enjoying significant commercial success in the early 1990s, the band had experienced a series of line-up changes and a declining popular profile. This album marked a significant departure from their earlier sound, moving away from techno beats and heavily distorted guitars.

The band's lead vocalist, Mike Edwards, aimed to create a more mature sound for the album. This shift in musical direction resulted in it receiving mixed reviews from music critics, with some praising its more thoughtful, mature tone while others criticized it for losing the edgy sound that had originally made the band stand out.

In terms of chart performance, "Already" did not reach the same commercial heights as previous albums. Despite featuring the singles "The Next Big Thing" and "Chemical #1", it did not manage to match their past chart success. Even so, the album has its dedicated fanbase who appreciate the band's evolution and experimentation with their sound.