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Album Review- Jordan Red- Hands That Built the World




Modern Rock duo Jordan Red recently self-released their debut LP Hands That Built the World too much anticipation, following their inception during the dreaded Global Pandemic era. Recorded at Long Wave Studio and produced, mixed, and mastered by renowned record producer Romesh Dodangoda. The band soon set to work to produce something that reflected their own personal struggles. 'Hands That Built the World' focuses on the concept of overcoming challenges in life.

The band's brand of 21st-century rock and Alternative metal mixed with a punk attitude will certainly appeal to a new fanbase, eager to listen to an influx of types currently gracing the airwaves. Jordan Red was first formed by Guitarist Dan Baker and New Device vocalist Daniel Leigh. They combined the names of Clinical Psychologist Jordan B Peterson and the red pill concept from The Matrix film franchise to "seek out the truth by viewing reality through a red pill lens".

This 12-track release hopes to seek those answers by starting with the anthemic 'Awake',a melodic rock track with fist-pumping riffs and pop vocals over loud guitars and whirling effects. It certainly is a good song to introduce listeners to Jordan Red

Photo courtesy of Marianne Harris

Next up is the dark 'Spilling My Blood', taking the band through a different route. The latest single features razor-sharp riffs and a singalong chorus. The eerie pedal effects add uneasiness and a sense of lost hope to the songs on this album.

The LP takes a commercial direction through 'Beautiful Monsters' and the title track 'Hands That Built the World', which runs the risk of coming across as sounding too similar. Thankfully, the crunchy metal of 'Way Down' and 'Freak Show' helps steer the album to a more suitable sound for the vocalist and the other musicians. The warmth and connectivity of Leigh's vocals come across better on the heavier tracks in part with the help of Baker and bassist Connor O' Keefe and drummer Dave Fee.


Overall, Jordan Red is helping to build a new world of modern rock for a 21st-century suffering the side effects of war and disease. The band helps to achieve this through their positive vibes and songs for fans of Melodic Hard Rock.

Words by Anselm Anderson: Rating 7/10🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘



Jordan Red is:

Daniel Leigh - Vocals
Dan Baker - Guitar

Studio/Live Musicians:
Conor O'Keefe - Bass
Dave Fee - Drums

Connect with Jordan Red:

Official Website: https://www.jordan-red.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordanredband
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/jordanred
Twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanredband
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanredband
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jordanredband


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