SpudShow 448 - Jordan Reyne
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\nArtist - Jordan Reyne
\nTrack 1 - The Dead
Track 2 - The Proximity of Death
Track 3 - Blood
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\nHailed by New Zealand's National Radio as the pioneer of a new sound, Jordans music has been variously described as "industrial folk", "folk noir" and "Antipodean Steampunk" yet defies any cut and dried description. Imagine a 19th Century Nine Inch Nails banging on old iron and steam powered machines, combined with the Dead Can Dance's electronic folk soundscapes and Sinead Oconnor's vocals in the background.
Jordans 5th CD was realeased in April 2009. "How the Dead Live" is a tale inspired by the story of one of New Zealands first pioneer women, Susannah Hawes. The CD follows a (fictive) dialoge between Susannah and History herself. History has been sent to track Susannahs 'ordinary' life and is irritated with the lack of battles and adventure in the lonely west coast town of Karamea. Susannah suggests, however, that maybe it is those who are overlooked by History who are really 'the Brave'.
Jordan is a 3 time nominee at the New Zealand Music Awards, and has carved a neiche for her unique sense of musicality. Her music is dark yet beautiful, and has appealed to reviewers both locally and internationally