Paper Boat by Major Ruse

To listen to and purchase this album, go to:
https://majorruse.bandcamp.com/album/paper-boat

To stream, go to:
https://open.spotify.com/album/2jIEO9KPbtlyVL2pDlGCKa?si=688vhiVwRIe-SRUt02HHBw

‘Paper Boat’ is the debut album from Major Ruse, an exciting EDM & Punk-influenced contemporary jazz quartet hailing from Nottingham.

1. Athena 04:29
2. Make Me Stay (Feat. Daisy Godfrey) 05:40
3. Reflections 04:37
4. Miss You More 01:42
5. Sage 05:21
6. All Things 03:59
7. Trip To Jerusalem 07:13
8. Paper Boat 06:19

As an album, Paper Boat looks at the multi-faceted nature of the individual, the acceptance of all aspects of self, and the journey towards self-acceptance through music. Introspection and soul-searching are represented through flowing, rich melodies and expansiveness whilst aggression, insecurity and discomfort oftentimes take the form of quick dynamic changes, jagged rhythms and complex melodies.

This album shows a culmination of countless years of professional musicianship shared between the band, and each song reflects the effort, care, and instrumental mastery that they possess. With Marcus Joseph on saxophone, Joe Egan on guitar, Jack Benjamin on bass and Jamie Sykes on drums, this debut album has true depth and character, dancing between influences and genres seamlessly, whilst maintaining authenticity to a central theme.

An album created by true music lovers, Major Ruse has the means to become a great representation of the contemporary UK Jazz scene.

SMC is a DIY independent label, based in London & Nottingham, for the purposes of self-releasing their musical projects.

Artists:
8mm Orchestra
Benjamin Luhis
Last Human
LeChuck
Major Ruse
Marine Store Dealer
The Lukewarm Equation

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