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  • #52
    AnonoBoy
    Closed Accounts Posts: 22,559 ✭✭✭✭AnonoBoy


    Decade of Decadence wrote: »
    Cheers for that

    It's a more valid contribution to a discussion on the band's music than debating whether one of the band members' sisters was "a hot piece of ass" or not. :rolleyes:


  • #53
    Decade of Decadence
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 91 ✭✭Decade of Decadence


    AnonoBoy wrote: »
    Decade of Decadence wrote: »
    Cheers for that

    It's a more valid contribution to a discussion on the band's music than debating whether one of the band members' sisters was "a hot piece of ass" or not. :rolleyes:

    I find it very valid and relevant, as does one user already (sparkthatbled), considering we're discussing our memories of following the band


  • #54
    Miguel_Sanchez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,417 ✭✭✭Miguel_Sanchez


    Everyone's opinion is valid. Let's concentrate a bit more on the music though shall we?


  • #55
    sparkthatbled
    Registered Users Posts: 629 ✭✭✭sparkthatbled


    Fair enough...

    My favourite song in every show was always Bumble Bee, such a simple song but so powerful.


  • #56
    Decade of Decadence
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 91 ✭✭Decade of Decadence


    sparkthatbled wrote: »
    Fair enough...

    My favourite song in every show was always Bumble Bee, such a simple song but so powerful.

    They used to always close with it if I remember correctly?

    Always loved a b-side of theirs called Desertion, Mark's falsetto was astonishing


  • #57
    Timmaay
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 11,395 ✭✭✭✭Timmaay


    JJ72, epic band, I got nonstop slagging from my friends back in the day for being a fan of them (not that I gave a fu*k about that ha!), I barely listen to them anymore, but somehow Always and Forever has remained in my recently played list for that passed few years! Time to dig out the rest of their stuff, and yes, a reunion gig would be utterly amazing!!!!


  • #58
    Xavi6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,917 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Decade of Decadence wrote: »
    Always loved a b-side of theirs called Desertion, Mark's falsetto was astonishing

    A real hidden gem, superb song. I got it as part of a free Melody Maker CD back in 2000 and was blown away by the vocals.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kihP4bv5Rs


  • #59
    Temaz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭Temaz


    Anywhere I could track down the unreleased 3rd album??


  • #60
    Minnesota Fats
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 17 ✭Minnesota Fats


    Temaz wrote: »
    Anywhere I could track down the unreleased 3rd album??

    <SNIP>


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  • #61
    Temaz
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,758 ✭✭✭Temaz


    Minnesota Fats wrote: »
    <SNIP>

    No luck:mad:


  • #62
    Minnesota Fats
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 17 ✭Minnesota Fats


    Temaz wrote: »
    No luck:mad:

    Maybe send Mark a message on facebook?


  • #63
    Miguel_Sanchez
    Closed Accounts Posts: 8,417 ✭✭✭Miguel_Sanchez


    No discussion of illegal downloading or where to illegally acquire music please.

    Next mention gets a ban.


  • #64
    slicus ricus
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,454 ✭✭✭slicus ricus


    I was a fan of JJ72 back in the day, really liked their first album - I would have been 15-16 when it came out and it really reminds me of my later school years. The lads were past pupils of the school I went to so there was quite a buzz around the place when they came on the scene.

    I remember the first time I heard them was a live radio performance on Phantom FM before they started to break through in the UK. I remember thinking that this was a band to keep an eye on - for those who don't remember, Phantom was a pirate station back then and used to promote Irish alternative music big time.

    Saw them live a few times and was always impressed by their performance. The most memorable gig for me was the Manics Smithfield gig as both JJ72 and the Manics were on top form that night.

    Thought it was a shame how things worked out for them - felt they had a few bad breaks and really deserved more.

    Funnily enough, I just happened to be listening to some of their stuff online again recently and remembered just how good they were. I googled them this morning and found this thread!

    A reunion gig would be amazing. Does anyone know how likely this would be in reality?


  • #65
    sparkthatbled
    Registered Users Posts: 629 ✭✭✭sparkthatbled


    It's hard to know. Probably depends on if Lakota retained the rights to the name etc or will kick up a fuss. Might be that there will be a gig advertised as Greaney and friends. Actually, that gives me the most epic idea...

    IDEA:
    Venue: The Olympia (fondest memories of JJ72 for most Irish fans would probably be here, but that might not work, so i guess Vicar St or something)
    6:30pm - Doors
    7:00pm - Greaney Solo stuff acoustic set
    8:00pm - Concerto For Constantine
    9:30pm - JJ72

    I defy anyone to say that would not be an amazing evening... :D
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    ...although it might kill Mark!


  • #66
    ronan45
    Registered Users Posts: 1,584 ✭✭✭ronan45


    sparkthatbled wrote: »
    It's hard to know. Probably depends on if Lakota retained the rights to the name etc or will kick up a fuss. Might be that there will be a gig advertised as Greaney and friends. Actually, that gives me the most epic idea...

    IDEA:
    Venue: The Olympia (fondest memories of JJ72 for most Irish fans would probably be here, but that might not work, so i guess Vicar St or something)
    6:30pm - Doors
    7:00pm - Greaney Solo stuff acoustic set
    8:00pm - Concerto For Constantine
    9:30pm - JJ72

    I defy anyone to say that would not be an amazing evening... :D
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    .
    .
    .
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    ...although it might kill Mark!



    Definitly dont see this happening! AFAIK, he and the drummer fell out and dont talk anymore. As for Hillary she seems to have dropped off the face of the earth.Cant find any trace of her!


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  • #67
    homerun_homer
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,028 ✭✭✭homerun_homer


    ronan45 wrote: »
    Definitly dont see this happening! AFAIK, he and the drummer fell out and dont talk anymore. As for Hillary she seems to have dropped off the face of the earth.Cant find any trace of her!

    I saw her floating about Dublin about a year ago so face of the Earth is a bit dramatic:p She wasn't much cop as a bassist anyway to be fair.

    What happened with Mark relaunching himself as a solo artist with a gig in Workmans? Heard good things but seems like he's done F all since.


  • #68
    ronan45
    Registered Users Posts: 1,584 ✭✭✭ronan45


    Concerto for Constantine I didnt really like I think Marks more suited to his JJ72 style music. He did a few solo gigs about Dublin

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BpZsSZBeY8

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPvqws5tpzA

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYcjuFzb9pg

    Mark is a tutor now in a music college in Brumswick street, He has a full time job
    http://www.bimm.co.uk/dublin/tutors/mark-greaney



    Mark Greaney
    October 14, 2011
    Hey folks, sorry I've had no exciting gig news/recording news to update you with, but I've been so busy lately working with some extremely talented singers and musicians in a newly opened music college in Dublin called BIMM. Some true stars in the making in the college- the amount of honest, soulful talent is inspiring. I will be playing a few shows before the year is out though! Will keep you posted. MG x


  • #69
    Xavi6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,917 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    Found this on YouTube, great version of Long Way South from 2011. The top comment made me laugh -

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9Z4m8gl0-0


  • #70
    Retr0gamer
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Computer Games Moderators Posts: 52,157 CMod ✭✭✭✭Retr0gamer


    Hilary Woods was on phantom FM doing an interview a few weeks ago. She's still in the music industry but more on the management/promotion side of things. Can't remember the exact details but think she is working with new bands and helping them out.
    Untitled Image




  • #71
    Xavi6
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 40,917 ✭✭✭✭Xavi6


    It really is such a shame that songs as good as this never got a proper release.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AwR9GCKU__o


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  • #72
    sparkthatbled
    Registered Users Posts: 629 ✭✭✭sparkthatbled


    Is it just me or did this come out of nowhere? http://www.state.ie/features/album-preview-the-river-cry


  • #73
    RodVelvet
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 338 ✭✭RodVelvet


    It's certainly very different to the JJ72 output. I never imagined Hilary would have an album out before Mark. It was always suggested she was in JJ72 as eye candy. Maybe there was more to her than meets the eye all along.
    It's being fully streamed on bandcamp at the moment The River Cry BandCamp


  • #74
    Shutter Island
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 60 ✭✭Shutter Island


    Mad to think its 12 years ago today I saw them support the Manics in Smithfield!

    Where has the time gone? :(

    Getting all sentimental here in bed


  • #75
    smacg
    Registered Users Posts: 106 ✭✭smacg


    Picked up a copy of their first album recently, forgot how good they were or at least their debut was.


  • #76
    Shutter Island
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 60 ✭✭Shutter Island


    Bands spend their entire careers trying to right a song even remotely as good as Oxygen.

    The JJ's did it when they were 17.

    Shame how things turned out, but we'll always remember them fondly!


  • #77
    Shutter Island
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 60 ✭✭Shutter Island


    Good article here

    http://thequietus.com/articles/05029-looking-for-water-jj72-interview-review


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