Sweet Jane ::: Sugar For My Soul

Magic Sweet Jane, a Dublin based band, originated in 2008. With the support of fans Sweet Jane released their first EP, Blackhearts & Blackboots. With their nonstop touring schedule, supporting acts such as Glasvagas and playing gigs such as Electric Picnic this August, Sweet Jane came to their next stop, Sugar For My Soul.

Sugar For My Soul is a full on psychedelic rock album. With its 12 song track list ranging from “Bleed” to “Fade to my Heartbeat” Sweet Jane bring their own unique slant to the music industry.

This album is unlike any album I have listened to, as it has a peace and tranquil vibe to it. It almost feels like a summer album. Sugar For My Soul does not fit into your average music genre, as the use of female and male lead vocals done by Danda Paxton and Lydia Des Dolles captures me as soon as I hear their voices compress into one. Even though there are dragged out guitar solos, surprisingly it seems to fit in and make the album whole.

The album defiantly has a sixties sense to it. It seems as though the band has been heavily influenced by The Rolling stones and guitar hero Jimmy Hendrix has clearly influenced Lead guitarist Danda Paxton. However Sweet Jane has grabbed the 60s and twisted it around into modern times to fit this album. With a song such as Close your eyes reminded me somewhat of Oasis.

Sugar For My Soul is an album that’s well worth the listen and should be listened to with an open mind. It relaxes your mood and sends you into a time machine back to the sixties.

Review by Kelly McGill