Big Grass by Family Jordan
Named after the caravan songwriter Jordan Rochfort resided in, Big Grass is Family Jordan’s fourth album and first vinyl LP release. Dedicated to John Prine and featuring a cover of J.J. Cale's 'Crying Eyes' the album is the group's most direct exploration of their folk and country influences.
From their psych-country beginnings in Super Nobody Group from Nowhere (2015) and Holy Smokes (2016), to the profound, intimate balladry of Homo Exotica (2019), the homegrown sound of Big Grass (2021) introduces alt-country to the ever-expanding songbook of Family Jordan, whilst solidifying the band as one of the forerunners in timeless folk music in Australia.
Tracklist
| 1. | Adios | 2:56 |
| 2. | Sideburn #16 | 4:44 |
| 3. | Big Grass | 2:08 |
| 4. | Stillness | 3:10 |
| 5. | Confined to Me | 3:51 |
| 6. | Let Me In | 2:47 |
| 7. | Crying Eyes* | 3:31 |
| 8. | Snow | 3:36 |
| 9. | Song for Alex | 3:52 |
| 10. | Sally | 4:08 |
Credits
Produced by Samuel Joseph and Jordan Rochfort
Recorded at Mountain Music Recordings
All songs written by Family Jordan
*Crying Eyes written by J.J. Cale
Mixed by Samuel Joseph
Mastered by Mikey Young
Cover: Fern Tree Gully
Layout: Andrew Hodges
Portraits: Alex Lorking-Tanner @lordnewry_
The Big Grass incarnation of the Family:
Samuel Joseph: Guitar, Banjo, Pedal Steel, Vocals, Chocolate Habanero, The Tome
Jordan Rochfort: Guitars, Vocals, Egg and Gourd, King Nobody
Kellie Murphy: Violin, Piano, Red Wine Shampoo, Quiz
Jim Griffin: Bass, River FM, Great Hair, Possible Oracle
Joe Brisick: Drums, Percussion, Philadelphia Boxcar, Kathmandu Soar Loaf
+ Mylee Grace: Vocal, Hieroglyphic Life Saver
& Ben Mulheran: Piano, Lost Biscuit
License
All rights reserved.
'Family Jordan' is Samuel Joseph, Jordan Rochfort, Kellie Murphy, Jim Griffin and Joe Brisick... A band that can grow and morph show-by-show, bringing euphoric release to audiences of all size... It has begun and there's nothing any of us can do about it now.