Echoing the struggle of overcoming mistakes and revelling in
triumphs gone by, ‘January’ is the latest double EP to be released by Oxford
based-band, Go On Do It Jump. Having met through Gumtree the band’s roots are unconventional yet warmingly humorous. Whilst the name is a mouth-full, the music is simple. Former EP, ‘Grace, Poise, Clarity’ was a languid mix of songs, similar to those trademarked by ‘The Script’. Alternatively, GODIJ’s latest double EP brings complexity to the mix, decking out the tunes with electrifying riffs, rocking drum beats and strikingly good guitar skills.
One thing which is
important to understand when it comes to this band is talent, and fundamentally,
artistry. It’s not often that you come across local talent that can lace their
music with a professional sound. Undoubtedly, considering the bands’ humble
background, it’s surprising to find that they've ticked that essential box.
Their experience alone has helped shape their development of lyrics, creating
an interesting edge to their music. Establishing that the variety of sounds
work well together to create something chillingly awesome, organisation is a
key aspect of running and co-ordinating how a band works together. GODIJ’s
drive to do this is just as strong as their ability to create top-end music
with the potential to make them firm-favourites in the charts.
These songs are best experienced when on a tiresome drive
because they immediately revitalise your senses, throwing explosive beats in
your face yet lyrically making you want to relax from a stressful day working. However,
it can be argued that you’re more likely to find tracks like ‘Walk Before’ on
the score of a ‘surf’ film, notably because the riff is energetic and lively,
suitable for sport-orientated films. The track ‘Sonder’ uses the most relatable
lyrics because of the existentially powerful meanings behind them (“I feel like
every wave in every ocean”).
‘January II’ (second EP) packs a strong punch,
using the drums in an alternatively controlled way during ‘I Woke Up’. The
style even begins to touch on the nostalgic tone of indie/rock songs like those
penned by The Fray. Furthermore, in ‘Spin’ the powerful addition of a grungy
intro creates an underlying urban rock theme through their music. Where ‘January
I’ focuses on the past and future, ‘January II’ is all about looking forward. The
minor change of pace and rhythm in the first EP makes this difference
distinguishable, just like a paradigm shift.
It would be interesting to see what direction GODIJ would
take their music if they added a few slow and positively sedate songs to their
work and see how they approach that style. It would unquestionably, help to
broaden their style on an esoteric level also. But for a double EP with a
bundle of satisfyingly brilliant songs, ‘January I’ and ‘January II’ is just as
good for now.
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