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Advantages: It could have lasted 74 minutes and Hilary IS gorgeous
Disadvantages: The vocals, the repetitive nature of the songs, the lyrics, the hype.

...like the group? Having seen JJ72 both live and on TV I had major concerns over this issue, bassist Hilary Woods positively smoulders. So it was with some trepidation that I bought and listened to this eponymous debut. Fortunately the problem never arose. Yes, Hilary Woods is gorgeous. No, the music however is not. Conscience sorted I could get on with the business of reviewing. To start with- Mark Greaney- you’re not really trying to convince ... Read review

Advantages: melodic, sweet
Disadvantages: not amazingly original

'JJ72' is the debut album from the young indie band with the same name. JJ72 are a trio from Ireland. 20-year-old Mark Greaney is the guitarist, vocalist and songwriter. It must be said he has a very distinctive and great voice. Hilary Woods is the Basss player, and Fergal Matthews completes the line up on drums. The songs on the album are melodic whilst maintaining a clear anthemic indie/britpop sound. They clearly have a gift for writing ... Read review

Advantages: Beautiful, Melodic
Disadvantages: Slightly Depressing...

Back in the year 2000 i went to Radio 1's 1 Big Sunday in Ipswich. Amongst the acts were Texas :), Muse :D, Emma Bunton :( , 5ive :S and an Irish 3 piece I had never heard of called JJ72. Well they did two performances and it was the best live performance i have ever seen. Oxygen especially just blew me away. So I bought the album JJ72. And I love it. Personally it means a lot to me because it got me through a very low point in my life but ... Read review

Advantages: quality music
Disadvantages: Errmmm......

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Advantages: Refreshing
Disadvantages: Just misses something...

Well I bought this album after having listened to 'Oxygen', 'October Swimmer' and 'Snow'. I felt that these tracks were quite refreshing and they brought new life to the indie/rock scene with their style. The voice of Matt Greany that can reach most notes that are immaginable serves as yet another good point to this album. It would be an exaggeration to say that this was timeless but it does have replay value. I particularly enjoy the slow song ... Read review

Advantages: Totally superb......and its their first ever
Disadvantages: May dissapoint with a follow up

The new U2? Ireland's new musical hope? The Manics meets Coldplay? Whatever you think of JJ72, you WILL be aware of their presence. The vocals of young frontman, Mark Greaney, will have a simple effect on you; you will find him annoying, or you will love him. Billy Corgan beware- this boy can shout!! When you listen to JJ72, it is sometimes hard to believe that they are only a three piece. Greaney's lead guitar combines well with drummer Fergal ... Read review

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...case for the dublin trio jj72 who are currently the indie rock scene's hottest new property. the soaring vocals of mark greaney means the listener is immediately swept away into to another level of conciousness, while the guitar solos could knock a man (or woman) dead at 100 paces. only one question remains...no not shall i buy it...but what does jj72 mean? ... Read review