On April 19th John Brown's Body will release their highly anticipated fifth studio album, Pressure Points, on Easy Star Records. Following the release, JBB will hit the road on a nationwide tour.
Pressure Points marks a distinct step forward for the band's signature sound. The band (that many have called the best American reggae act) has laid down twelve stunning tracks of sonically exploratory music; that fully define the idea of future roots (as their sound was dubbed).
The band's eight members, working with producer/engineer Alex Perialis (Ginuwine, Missy Elliot, Anthrax), have crafted an album that successfully captures the euphoric energy of their live shows, sculpted and refined through the forward looking lens of studio creativity.
The result is a harmonious blend of road-tested standouts ("Bread", ''Full Control'') anchoring tracks moving in new sonic directions (''Blazing Love'', New Blood''). The legendary Meditations lend vocal support on ''Not Enough.'' The record's lyrics are personal, political, and challenging, the music both accessible and experimental.
The band's stage show has cemented its place as the premier live reggae band in the US. In 2004 JBB performed with the Dave Matthews Band, Jurassic 5, Michael Franti and Spearhead, moe., and Toots and the Maytals. Their last three records have sold over 20,000 copies combined. Pressure Points sees John Brown's Body an accomplished Band, ready to bring their sound to the far corners of the earth.
With Pressure Points, John Brown's Body prove that they have progressed musically in every aspect, stepping into the arena once ruled by bands like Steel Pulse, the Clash, and Massive Attack. Yet, in the end, JBB have managed to keep the songwriting sensibility and broad tonal palette for which they are known and loved.
