Station M.X.J.Y., by Maximum Joy

Station M.X.J.Y.

by Maximum Joy

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Tony Morrall Used to have this album years ago, and nice to have it back in my collection Favorite track: All Wrapped Up.

ʸᵒᵘ ᵒⁿˡʸ ˡⁱᵛᵉ ∞ⁿᶜᵉ A near-perfect album.

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1.	Dancing On My Boomerang 03:12	buy track
2.	Do It Today 05:04	buy track
3.	Let It Take You There 06:05	buy track
4.	Searching For A Feeling 04:27	buy track
5.	Where's Deke? 03:17	buy track
6.	Temple Bomb Twist 03:37	buy track
7.	Mouse An' Me 04:54	buy track
8.	All Wrapped Up 06:29	buy track

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First ever vinyl reissue.
First time released in the United States.
Includes tracks produced by Adrian Sherwood.
Originally released on Y Records in 1982.

A focal point for the unique punk-funk that was coming together in Bristol as the bridge from the ’70s to the ’80s arrived, Maximum Joy was formed by Glaxo Babies multi-instrumentalist Tony Wrafter and 18 year-old vocalist Janine Rainforth. Soon they drafted in additional Glaxo Babies in the form of drummer Charlie Llewellin and bassist Dan Catsis, along with guitarist John Waddington, fresh from The Pop Group. The group set about making a one-of-a-kind mix of funk, punk, pop, jazz, dub, soul, afrobeat and reggae; creating a brilliant burst of danceable tunes wrapped around elastic basslines and complex percussion, punctuated by melodic horns and stabs of guitar, all of it highlighting Rainforth’s naturally enthusiastic vocal style. They immediately took their place on the rosters of influential labels like Y and 99 with iconic debut single “Stretch”, as the band had clearly captured something special.

Entering 1982, Kevin Evans had replaced Catsis as Maximum Joy set out to make what would be their only full length LP. Recording at Berry Street and The Lodge with producers Adrian Sherwood (On-U-Sound legend), Dave Hunt (the Flying Lizards and This Heat) and Pete Wooliscroft (Kate Bush, Talk Talk, Peter Gabriel and OMD,) the band would mix practiced grooves with imaginative improvisation. The results were absolutely jaw-dropping.

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released February 14, 2020

Janine Rainforth - singing, violin, clarinet
Charles Llewlyn - drums, percussion
Kev Evans - bass, piano, vocals
Tony Wrafter - flute, sax, trumpet
John Waddington - guitar, vocals

Produced by Dave Hunt, Pete Woodiscroft, Adrian Sherwood and Maximum Joy

Recorded at Berry Street and The Lodge, 1982

Cover art by K.O. Malone

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Maximum Joy Bristol, UK

"If you can only pick one jazz-influenced post-punk band to listen to, make sure it is Maximum Joy"
Maximum Joy is the brainchild of vocalist Janine Rainforth and Tony Wafter, who were joined by ex-Pop Group member John Waddington, & ex- Glaxo Babies members Dan Catsis Charlie Llewellin. Kev Evans then joined as bassist, alongside Nellee Hooper, Jeremy Hirsch. Rainforth reformed the band 2015. ... more

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