I'm going to admit that I'm a bit of a pushover for a good story behind a band. So when I ready the 'product notes' for Joe And the Feel's Unsupervised, I was ready to be all in before even hearing a note or chorus.
"Joe & the Feels is equal parts band and coping mechanism. The only band made entirely of healthcare professionals; their music is dripping with natural, cathartic energy. Staples of the Little Rock music scene, Joe Yoder (vocals, guitar), Dave Hoffpauir (drums), Andy Warr (lead guitar), Steve Blevins (bass), and Gaines Fricke (keys) channel their highs and lows into a loud beautiful noise. Confronted with life's most vulnerable moments, Joe & The Feel's debut record, Unsupervised, offers the musical equivalent of a good cry, a lively cheer, and a warm bearded hug."
After this read and many listens of Unsupervised, I will say that I am ready to be all in. Joe And the Feels brought me back to the college radio days of the early nineties, where alt, Southern, and indie rock fused together into a really cool laid-back sound while thought provoking lyrics made you sit up and think. Joe And the Feels is an incredibly polished band that also exudes genuineness and authenticity, and Unsupervised is a gem of an album.
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