The Jack Cades – “Infectious Covers” EP (Rogue Records RR-001) July 2021
The Jack Cades ‘Infectious Covers’ EP: Rogue Records: The stringent lockdowns in Britain during the Covid-19 pandemic meant that groups couldn’t meet-up. They couldn’t practice, write new songs or perform live to their faithful followers.
However, the more creative thinkers used this ‘down-time’ to remotely record music, often to a very high level of skill and expertise. The Jack Cades are one such band who started uploading videos of themselves performing classic ’60 garage and folk-rock numbers.
The performances were usually added to their Facebook page, these experiments or lockdown sessions took place during the UK’s measures to fight the coronavirus outbreaks during May / June 2020. Other key recording processes were conducted early 2021.
The remote recordings were deemed worthy for public release by French record label Rogue Records. They are an enterprising new label specialising in the 7″ format. 500 copies were pressed on black vinyl.
The four-track EP comprises songs made famous by The Remains, The Dovers, The Squires and The Byrds. Every cut is given respectful and reverential treatment.
Although these are low budget projects and not full studio production masters there is still enough greatness here to satisfy any 1965/66 disciple.
The Dovers’ classic folk-rock gem “What Am I Going To Do” is a particular highlight. Elsa Whittaker’s yearning vocal giving the number an updated refinement.
songs on “Infectious Covers” EP:
“Once Before” (The Remains)
“What Am I Going To Do” (The Dovers)
“Go Ahead” ( The Squires)
“I’ll Feel A Whole Lot Better” (The Byrds)
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