Damien Jurado

Damien Jurado
Damien Jurado

Damien Jurado in Denton, Texas (2009)
Background information
Origin Seattle, Washington, United States
Genres Indie rock, Indie folk
Occupations Musician
Instruments Acoustic Guitar, electric guitar
Years active 1995–present
Labels Secretly Canadian
Associated acts Coolidge,[1] Hoquiam
Website damienjurado.com

Damien Jurado is an American indie rock singer/songwriter from Seattle, Washington. Over the years he has released albums on many labels; today, his primary label is Secretly Canadian.

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Music career

Damien Jurado's solo career began during the mid-1990s, releasing lo-fi folk based recordings on his own cassette-only label, Casa Recordings. Gaining a local cult following in Seattle, he was brought to the attention of Sub Pop Records by Sunny Day Real Estate singer Jeremy Enigk. After two 7" releases (Motorbike and Trampoline) Sub Pop issued his first full album, Waters Ave S. in 1997. His second album Rehearsals for Departure, released in 1999, was a relative breakthrough. Produced by Ken Stringfellow (The Posies, Big Star), Jurado's second album established him as both a singer and songwriter of great ability.

He often makes use of found sound and field recording techniques, and has experimented with different forms of tape recordings. In 2000 he released Postcards and Audio Letters, a collection of found audio letters and fragments that he had found from sources such as thrift store tape players and answering machines. Also released in 2000 was Ghost of David, Jurado's bleakest and most personal sounding record to date. I Break Chairs (2002) was produced by long time friend, Pedro the Lion's David Bazan. It was his last album for Sub Pop, and was a much rockier, electric affair. After signing for the Indiana-based label Secretly Canadian, Damien Jurado reverted to his trademark folk ballad-based style, releasing four more albums: Where Shall You Take Me? (2003), On My Way to Absence, (2005) And Now That I'm In Your Shadow (2006) and the rockier[2] Caught in the Trees (2008).[3]

In 2009, Damien teamed with his brother Drake to issue an LP under the moniker Hoquiam, released on February 23, 2010. The album preceded Damien's next solo release, dubbed Saint Bartlett, which was released May 25, 2010.[4]

Discography

EPs and singles

  • 1995 Motorbike (Sup Pop)
  • 1996 Trampoline (Sub Pop)
  • 1997 Halo Friendly (Summershine)
  • 1997 Vary (Tooth & Nail)
  • 1998 Chevrolet (UK-only, Snowstorm)
  • 1998 Gathered in Song (Made in Mexico)
  • 1999 Letters & Drawings (UK-only, Ryko)
  • 2000 Postcards and Audio Letters (Made in Mexico)
  • 2001 Four Songs (Burnt Toast Vinyl)
  • 2002 Big Let Down (Secretly Canadian)
  • 2003 Holding His Breath (Acuarela)
  • 2004 Just in Time for Something (Secretly Canadian)
  • 2006 'Traded for Fire/Ghost of David' Split with Dolorean (Secretly Canadian)
  • 2006 Gathered in Song (Made in Mexico, Re-Release with bonus tracks)

Tour-only Releases

  • 2004 Walk along the Fence
  • 2006 untitled 6 Song EP
  • 2007 the trees tour EP
  • 2009 European Tour CDR

Compilation appearances

  • "Just A Closer Walk With Thee" - Bifrost Arts' Come O Spirit (Sounds Familyre 2009)

References

  1. ^ Pedro the Lion Discography
  2. ^ http://www.gigwise.com/reviews/albums/45750/Damien-Jurado---Caught-In-The-Trees-Secretly-Canadian-Released-271008
  3. ^ Thiessen, Brock."Damien Jurado Gets Personal", Exclaim!, September 2008.
  4. ^ http://www.saintbartlett.com/
  5. ^ a b Reno, Brad (2002). "Damien Jurado and Gathered in Song: I Break Chairs (review)". Trouser Press. http://www.trouserpress.com/entry.php?a=damien_jurado. Retrieved 2007-11-29. 
  6. ^ Keast, James (October 2000). "Damien Jurado: Ghost of David (review)". Exclaim!. http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=11&csid2=850&fid1=8341. Retrieved 2007-11-27. 
  7. ^ Keast, James (May 2002). "Damien Jurado and Gathered in Song: I Break Chairs (review)". Exclaim!. http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=41&csid2=850&fid1=11321. Retrieved 2007-11-27. 
  8. ^ Keast, James (February 2003). "Damien Jurado: Where Shall You Take Me? (review)". Exclaim!. http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=44&csid2=850&fid1=13051. Retrieved 2007-11-27. 
  9. ^ Ritter, Travis (19 October 2006). "Damien Jurado: And Now That I'm In Your Shadow (review)". Houston Press. http://www.houstonpress.com/2006-10-19/music/damien-jurado/. Retrieved 2007-11-27. 
  10. ^ Khanna, Vish (November 2006). "Damien Jurado: And Now That I'm in Your Shadow (review)". Record Store Day. http://www.exclaim.ca/musicreviews/generalreview.aspx?csid1=86&csid2=850&fid1=24028. Retrieved 2007-11-27. 
  11. ^ http://www.recordstoreday.com/SpecialRelease/4993

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