The even-keeled ascent of The J… Read Full Bio ↴THE JELLYBRICKS – SOME KIND OF LUCKY
The even-keeled ascent of The Jellybricks is living proof that a band need not be an overnight sensation to feel lucky.
A Rock group in the classic two-guitars-bass-drums tradition, this Harrisburg, Pennsylvania-based crew persevered for two decades before claiming the spotlight with Some Kind Of Lucky, their first album for Wicked Cool Records, out October 4. “The opportunity to make a new, better record is what always leads us back into the recording studio,” says guitarist/vocalist Larry Kennedy.
The Jellybricks began as a vehicle for Larry’s original songs in the mid-’90s but has steadily evolved over seven releases into a four-headed collaboration with all four writing and singing lead. “Over the course of 23 years together, we’ve become a true brotherhood,” says bassist/vocalist Garrick Chow. “We’ve gotten really good at speaking the same language when it comes to collaborating.”
The band’s hook-laden songs owe debts of inspiration to decades of melodic Rock ’n’ Roll from the ’60s British Invasion through ’70s Punk, ’80s College Rock and ’90s Alternative. Stevie Van Zandt, founder of Wicked Cool Records and the Underground Garage radio properties, began taking notice in recent years, elevating their 2012 track “Rock ’n’ Roll Suicide” to Coolest Song in the World status, an honor they also collected with “About The Weekend” in 2014.
In the wake of heavy airplay on SiriusXM and syndicated terrestrial radio, the band signed to Wicked Cool for a double-A-sided single at the dawn of 2019: the Big Star-influenced road song “Brooklyn” – also notable for being the first track co-written by all four Jellybricks – and swirling call-and-response rocker “D O A.” Both grabbed Coolest Song bragging rights, setting the stage for the new album.
“All four of us write songs which come from different places, and then those songs find their way into our common headspace en route to becoming Jellybricks songs,” relates guitarist/vocalist Bryce Connor. “Our albums always include a stylistic shift or two from song to song,” adds drummer/vocalist Tom Kristich, “but the identifiable vibe and spirit of The Jellybricks shines through no matter the tempo, key or mood.”
Recorded in Youngstown, Ohio; Baltimore; Mechanicsburg, Pa. and Van Zandt’s own Renegade Studios, NYC, these recordings from disparate locations play cohesively courtesy of the mix by engineer Geoff Sanoff, whose credits include notable work with Bruce Springsteen, Fountains Of Wayne and Dashboard Confessional.
Lead single “Corner Of My Eye,” written by Kennedy, pairs searing guitar with lyrical yearnings of escaping the simplicity of day-to-day life. “Mrs. Misery,” a Kristich composition, is a full-on assault, bringing to mind the urgency of ’90s alt-faves like The Lemonheads and Buffalo Tom. “Can’t Get Over You” recalls ’70s glam and power-pop, and was written by Connor. Title track “Some Kind Of Lucky,” also penned by Connor, closes the record with a love letter of sorts.
The mélange of styles is all in keeping with the band’s longtime ethos. “The Jellybricks name,” explains Larry, “was always intended to allow us to be as loud or as aggressive or as dark as we wanted, or to be as soft, as sentimental, or as silly as we wanted to be too. One of our early promotional tag lines was ‘Sweet like Jelly…hits you like a Brick!’
“We were courted by numerous major labels early on in our career, but no label ever seemed to ‘get’ what we were about,” adds Larry. “We wanted to forge a long-term artistic career as a band with original songs worth hearing. One label rep asked if we could write and submit more songs like the one that we currently had in rotation on local and regional radio, but we weren’t interested in writing the same song over and over again.”
The latest release in Wicked Cool Records’ ongoing partnership with The Orchard as distributor, Some Kind Of Lucky caps the busiest year yet for the label, following up major albums by Jesse Malin, The Dollyrots, Ryan Hamilton and The Harlequin Ghosts and Richard and The Young Lions, plus an EP by The Coolies and singles from Brian Ray, Kurt Baker Combo, Soraia, Michael Des Barres and The Mistakes and Prima Donna. “At Wicked Cool,” says Garrick, “we are encouraged to be who we are. That is an amazing thing, and that is a record deal worth signing.”
The Jellybricks are:
Larry Kennedy – Guitar, Vocals / Garrick Chow – Bass Guitar, Vocals /
Bryce Connor – Guitar, Vocals / Tom Kristich – Drums, Vocals
For more information and press inquiries, contact:
Bari Lieberman / Press Here Publicity: bari@pressherepublicity.com
TheJellybricks.com • Twitter: @TheJellybricks •
Instagram: @Jellybricks • Facebook.com/TheJellybricks
Corner of My Eye
The Jellybricks Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
We're keeping busy dreading happy Monday
This resolution for our self-improvement
The dissolution of our protest movement again
Do we hear them coming again
Do we see them coming again
From the corner of my eye
We're working hard, and yet it just gets harder
We do the same thing, never stop to wonder
Why we relive all of our greatest blunders again
Did you hear them coming again
Do you see them coming again
From the corner of my eye
Come on let's go out on a great adventure
Let everybody wonder where we went
You can unplug from the grid so that no one can find us
Outside the screen the air will still remind us again
Will we hear them coming again
Will we see them coming again
From the corner of my eye
From the corner of my eye
From the corner of my eye
The lyrics to The Jellybricks's song "Corner of My Eye" paint a picture of a lazy Sunday where the characters are trying to keep themselves busy, but are preoccupied with the looming Monday. The song explores the concept of self-improvement and protest movements, hinting at a sense of dissatisfaction and frustration. The repetition of the lines "Do we hear them coming again, do we see them coming again" implies a feeling of unease, as if something or someone is constantly approaching and causing concern.
As the song progresses, the lyrics delve into a reflection on the monotony of life and the lack of intellectual growth despite accumulating knowledge. The repetition of "We do the same thing, never stop to wonder, why we relive all of our greatest blunders again" suggests a cycle of repeating mistakes without learning from them. There is a sense of awareness in the singer, as they acknowledge the patterns but seem helpless or resigned to them.
However, the song offers a glimmer of hope and escape. The suggestion of going on a great adventure and disappearing from the grid implies a desire to break free from the mundane and find a sense of wonder and excitement. The line "Outside the screen, the air will still remind us" implies a longing for authentic experiences outside of the digital realm. The song ends with the question of whether the characters will be able to recognize and avoid falling into the same patterns again.
Overall, "Corner of My Eye" captures the feelings of discontent, the desire for change, and the need for a break from routine. It encourages listeners to seek out new experiences and not be confined by societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
Mission improbable, it's lazy Sunday
Our goals seem impossible to achieve, as it is a relaxing Sunday.
We're keeping busy dreading happy Monday
We occupy ourselves with worry and anticipation for the upcoming workweek.
This resolution for our self-improvement
We have a commitment to better ourselves.
The dissolution of our protest movement again
Our efforts to challenge the status quo have once again come to an end.
Do we hear them coming again
Are we aware of their impending arrival?
Do we see them coming again
Are we observant enough to recognize their imminent arrival?
We're working hard, and yet it just gets harder
Despite our efforts, the challenges we face continue to intensify.
We know so much, but are we getting smarter
Although we have knowledge, are we truly becoming wiser?
We do the same thing, never stop to wonder
We repeat the same actions without pausing to question their effectiveness.
Why we relive all of our greatest blunders again
We constantly repeat our most significant mistakes.
Did you hear them coming again
Did you perceive their forthcoming arrival?
Do you see them coming again
Are you able to identify their imminent arrival?
Come on let's go out on a great adventure
Let's embark on an exciting and unknown journey.
Let everybody wonder where we went
Leave others curious about our whereabouts.
You can unplug from the grid so that no one can find us
Disconnect from societal expectations to avoid being located by anyone.
Outside the screen the air will still remind us again
In the real world, nature will serve as a constant reminder.
Will we hear them coming again
Will we be alert to their forthcoming arrival?
Will we see them coming again
Will we have the perception to notice their imminent arrival?
From the corner of my eye
With a subtle glance or peripheral vision.
From the corner of my eye
With a subtle glance or peripheral vision.
From the corner of my eye
With a subtle glance or peripheral vision.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Larry Kennedy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Pablo Del Valle
Suena muy bien!
Noel Sufrin
Nice tune guys! Well done 👌😎
Ivan Ostrava
Awesome song!
Mike Longo
Ha - there's one left! Just goes to prove you don't need to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on a fancy video - love the concept and that wall of sound! Love LSUG for turning me on to these guys too!!
Carl Horowitz
Little Steven's Underground Garage brought me here. Thrilling song. Great guitar tones.
crapple009
Actually, Mondays, for me, are quite nice and not bad as they once were. Color me blissed..
TokyoEdtech
We're keeping busy dreading happy Monday...
I feel that!
KurtfromLaQuinta
Jeff Sheldon's Power Pop Show brought me here!