Reviews

 “Slinky, vulnerable and reverent of the Memphis soul of yore.” (Local Bands on Verge of Breaking Big-Time, Chicago Tribune)
 
“Hard to know where to start with this, it’s just so enjoyable. ‘Caledonia’ is ten songs of something a little bit country, a little bit soul, a slight jazziness, a glug of Motown and it is all wrapped up with tenderness. ‘Caledonia’ undoubtedly flies the flag of all JT’s influences and quite shamelessly too, there are moments of nostalgia hidden away but it still gives a modern pop hint. You’ll just have to buy it. 9 out of 10” (Americana UK)
 
“I was supposed to have this review of ‘Caledonia’ done weeks ago, but I’ve been too busy listening to/enjoying the album to possibly write anything about it. This is good old Chicago music. ‘Caledonia’ deserves a good listen, re-listen and re-re-listen. Good rock n’roll. Scratch that . . . VERY good rock n’ roll. I’d much rather listen to it than write about it. Definitely all sliver lining here. 8.8 out of 10” (Indie Rock Reviews)
 
“Lindsay and company make breezy, melodic rock ‘n ’roll with classic roots and a soulful edge – showcased best on ‘Funeral’ and ‘How It Runs,’ two hook-filled rock tunes that make me wonder why I hadn’t been exposed to these guys before. The band works their way through everything from earnest ballads to odd pop numbers with an equal measure of style, making ‘Caledonia’ a consistently infectious and fun album from a band you should get to know as soon as possible.” (Chewing Gum For The Ears)
 
“[With ‘Caledonia’] Bandleader Jeremy Lindsay and his eclectic Chicago-based ensemble continue polishing a winning sound loosely rooted in Motown- and Stax-era soul, cheerily mixing in rhythms (rock, blues, Appalachian folk, gospel, reggae) with anything-goes spirit and Lindsay’s sharp lyrics.” Four Stars (Pasadena Weekly)
 
“It’s been said the ‘Rock N’ Roll Will Save Your Soul’, but who is there to save the soul of Rock and Roll? The answer to that question is Chicago based band JT & the Clouds, who [on ‘Caledonia’]are carrying the torch for the brand of rock and roll that incorporates all the soulfulness of R&B and music from the south we used to hear from groups like Sly and the Family Stone and The Band.” (Reviewsic)
 
“JT and The Clouds have come into their own on album No. 4, the rock-solid ‘Caledonia’. Jeremy Lindsay anchors this 10-track release with his powerful pipes and a penchant for vivid lyrics.” Four Stars (The Daily News – Pittsburgh Tribune)
 
“’Caledonia’ is the sound of a band coming into its own and it’s a real gem. This disc has a powerful R&B foundation driven by sophisticated arrangements, Jeremy Lindsay’s vivid lyrics and powerful singing, and a strong sense of fun” (Toledo Blade)
 
“JT is not only a good song-smith, but is a good singer with a soulful voice. ‘Caledonia’ is a nice mix of soul-pop, with a rhythm and blues revue feel, and a touch of the Rolling Stones. A tasty and pleasant surprise.” (Lucky Dice – Netherlands)
 
“Chicago artists JT and The Clouds make a brand of folk and Americana-influenced indie rock that really hits sometimes. They recently released a live video of them performing ‘Low July,’ and everything about it is fantastic. It’s just a song that makes you happy.” (Redefine Magazine)
 
 “Bittersweet tales of loss and longing; haunting melodies and sharp lyrics. How is it that a band as good as JT and The Clouds, with four brilliant albums, is hardly known in Britain?” Look out for the full band next summer. JT and the Clouds will suit fans of The Band, ‘The Basement Tapes,’ Memphis Soul and Willie Nelson.”(Word Magazine-UK-June 1, 2010)
 
“Get settled in for the [‘Low July’ video] so you can tell your friends that you knew about JT and the Clouds before the boys hit the big time. It’s pretty darn fine. (Time Out Chicago)
 
“JT & the Clouds blew the audience away. Jeremy Lindsay had an impressively flexible voice, spanning a wide range of pitches while leading listeners down a lyrically soulful path. Speaking of soul, there was more than enough soul to go around between JT’s six members.” (Badger Herald - Madison)
 
Greenwich Village-style busker soul, caught between two generations of tragic Buckleys.” (Chicago Reader)
 
“JT Nero has the perfect silky jaunt and hungry moan for soul music.” (The Deli – Chicago)
 
“Jeremy Lindsay (aka JT Nero), who fronts JT & the Clouds, is a revered songwriter. The Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist penned ‘Scattered Leaves’ (covered beautifully by The Be Good Tanyas), ‘’Til It’s Gone’ (a Po’ Girl classic), and many other extraordinary songs. Jeremy’s sound has been dubbed ‘Sly Stone soul meets Gram Parsons heartbreak.’” (Albuquerque Arts)
 
“The songs on ‘demons/demons’ accentuate JT’s vocal work, highlighting his prowess in crafting beautiful, soul-wrenching melodies that move seamlessly from angelic to haunting, often in the same verse.” (Toledo City Paper)
 
“Best of 2008” list – (Local Anesthetic-WXRT FM Chicago)
 
“Soul music-injected variations on the pop-folk, singer-songwriting theme. His high, flexible voice is somehow at once fragile and forceful, confident and vulnerable.” (Santa Barbara News-Press)
 
“Low key and achingly gorgeous.” (Chicago Tribune)
 
“Their second release is nothing short of flawless, and certainly not short on soul. The City’s Hot undulates sensuously.”  (Austin Music Magazine)
 
“Jeremy Lindsay is one of those neo-root devotees who can perceive the touch points between scattered subgenres. The horn-pumped Wildin’ Blues and the Afro-beat-via-Memphis concoction Jump Up Jump Up are proof enough that Lindsay and company have a rare vision.” (The Onion)
 
“A superb crooner and an equally powerful soul singer, Lindsay can belt out a lyric or etch it with the delicacy of Venetian glass, whilst evoking Curtis Mayfield one moment and Sly Stone the next.” (All Music Guide)
 
“JT and the Clouds is a band that holds up the alternative rock tradition as much as The Shins, Modest Mouse or anyone else you can think of. And yet, their second album sets new standards for rock and soul music. I’d swear this album was made in 1972.” (Evolution of Media)
 
 
 “JT and the Clouds play country-tinged bar rock with surprising range. Frontman Jeremy Lindsay leads his Clouds skillfully from the doghouse to the roadhouse.” (Time Out New York)
 
“An irresistible swank of doo-wop, blues and an unbridled kind of soul that could make corporate big-wigs close their eyes and sway to the heat of it all.” (Beep)
 
“JT Lindsay’s Jack White-influenced story telling and falsetto combined with The Clouds’ full and constantly changing roots rock provides for some real soulful fun.” (Illinois Entertainer)
 
“The band defies all labels on its new disc, playing a unique blend of blue-eyed soul and moody folk that is pretty much a genre all to itself.” (Toledo Blade)
 
“JT and the Clouds’ musical star is certainly on the rise. ‘The City’s Hot’ is proving one of the most intriguing and satisfying releases of 2007.” (Santa Barbara Independent)
 
“The band is quite adept at changing gears and moods as they do on the hushed, barren ‘Cup of Codeine,’ which sounds a bit like Mr. Presley. ‘Lover’s Prayer’ and ‘Clouds Ain’t Heavy’ resemble a tamer Jon Spencer Blues Explosion or White Stripes. Even when the band opts for The Band-ish ‘Fine and Free’ it is quite fine indeed.” (PopMatters)
 
“Critical darlings out of Chicago, JT and the Clouds are really tough to categorize, and they like it that way. ‘The City’s Hot’ features track after track that contain a century of musical influence, yet don’t sound muddy or rehashed. The lead vocals can be appealingly and deliberately campy, yet change from loungy to intimate in a split second, buoyed by energetic backing harmonies, bass and horns. So yeah, I guess you could say they are pretty much a soul band, but expect to hear some swing, blues, folk and indie rock in there too. Create your own category if you must; JT and the Clouds will just bust it wide open with their next album.” (Eugene Weekly)
 
 “They weave some fine, lilting country tunes just as easily as they rustle up some confident blues stomp. JT Lindsay has a bit of Willie Nelson meets Jack White in his storytelling vocals.” (MilesOfMusic)
 
“Half boogie piano, half Memphis soul, plus another half of folky swing. JT & The
Clouds put soul into the white roots sound.”  (Americana UK)
 
“You’ll wish this CD were longer and wish they were playing near you. The Clouds are that good. ‘Delilah’ goes on my Best of 2004 list.” (Freight Train Boogie)
 
“True Americana – a perfect blend of American music, Southern country feelings and Memphis soul ballads. JT & the Clouds, don’t forget them.” (Roots Highway – Italy)
 
“And they’re funny. Dust to Dust Blues echoes Bob Dylan’s lighter blues work – think Leopard Skin Pillbox Hat from Blonde on Blonde – and the wordplay of Baby I Love Your Mind makes for a wonderfully twisted love song.” (InsideBaltimore)
 
“When Dust to Dust Blues started blasting from my CD player, my head spun around so fast I might still need to see a chiropractor. It’s folky roots rock with soul.” (Santa Monica Mirror)
 
 
 
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