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“JJ Roots WOW WOW WOW! Once again knocking the socks off their listeners! All around love this album!”

— HunTer, Radio Host, Mix FM, South Africa

“EUPHORIA has shown a completely different side to this talented duo that I had never encountered before!”

— The Sound Café Magaizine

“EUPHORIA is like a list of best hits but in a melodic theme... It's definitely a 'put on your headphones' and lay back and bask!”

— Atlantic Embrace

EUPHORIA by JJ ROOTS

EUPHORIA

JJ ROOTS

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As the world awakens, JJ ROOTS celebrates the re-emergence with a broad palette of writing that is diverse and contemporary in this sonic collection of reflective and uplifting songs that carefully invites the listener along the journey through EUPHORIA.

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    Over and Over 4:26
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    Thoughts at 4 A.M. 3:22
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    She Was Wrong 3:44
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    Ups and Downs 2:58
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    Hold On 3:41
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    Change 3:32
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    In Your Love 3:50
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The Sound Café Magazine

Album Review

By Stevie Connor.

The pandemic has certainly got in the way of almost every musician's momentum over the last two years, take for instance JJ Roots, they had launched their 'Boxcar & Memoirs' tour in support of their EP, and had started gaining a lot of airplay at home and internationally, but, that all had to be put on hold, in the midst of the uncertainty they launched singles from their 'Trillium House Studio Sessions' working with renowned award-winning engineer and producer Paul Milner.

As the Nova Scotia based duo once again emerge from that long tunnel of uncertainty back onto the stage, they have proved that they have not been idling by the side of the track. They have kept the winning combination going for their brand new studio album, 'Euphoria', and once again have teamed up with Paul Milner.

I have been following JJ Roots (Jocelyn Parlee and Jeff Scott Gray) for a couple of years now and am always impressed with each release, and Euphoria is no different, it's not what I expected at all, but, that's a great thing, as it has shown me that they have great diversity in their writing and recording, they are definitely not an act you could pigeon hole. It has shown a completely different side to this talented duo that I had never encountered before.

The tracks on the album are mostly piano and vocally driven, with a broad sonic sound behind them, Euphoria is very atmospheric from the first track 'Over and Over', to the beautifully arranged 'Moon's Shadow' to finish. The JJ Roots sound is much fuller, with additional backing vocals added complimenting the wonderful arrangements, and of course, Jocelyn Parlee's emotionally charged vocals.

There is a message that can be taken from every song, a vulnerability at times in the verses, with positive hooky lyrics in the chorus's, as in 'Up's and Downs', 'Hold On' and 'Change'. I can imagine Euphoria as a concept album, there is definitely a theme running through the release, each song blending as if it was a full production theatre-like show, they have presented each song in a very visual and vivid way, the instrumentation and arrangements being perfect for the tracks contained within.

JJ Roots have said of the album, "As the world awakens, JJ Roots celebrates the re-emergence with a broad palette and writing that is diverse and contemporary, in this sonic collection of songs that carefully invite the listener along the journey through Euphoria"

Combining the diverse talents and backgrounds of Jocelyn Parlee and Jeff Scott Gray, the JJ Roots sound can rarely be categorized, and that is what makes them so compelling, this is a beautiful reflective and uplifting release, having taken me on an unexpected but delightful journey of Euphoria ! Bravo !!

The Sound Café Article

Paul Milner

Producer & Engineer, Trillium House Studio

PAUL's Amazing bio

Euphoria Contributors

Thank You from the bottom of our ROOTS!

Paul Milner, Producer/Engineer, Trillium House Studio

Clinton Charlton, Drums & Percussion

Kim Dunn, Pianos & Orchestrations

Chuck Teed, Bass

Heather Brittain & Elaine Richardson, Background Vocals

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    Sep 24 2022

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    Oct 22 2022

    Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre, Middle Musquodoboit NS B0N 1X0

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    Jul 9 2022

    Music @ The Manse, Marshfield

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    Jul 8 2022

    Penzie’s Bistro LIVE (Shaw's Hotel & Cottages) Presented by Gahan Beacon Blonde Ale, Brackley Beach

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    Jul 1 2022

    Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre, Middle Musquodoboit NS B0N 1X0

    JJ ROOTS @ Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre, Middle Musquodoboit NS B0N 1X0
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    Nov 6 2021

    Salle Père-Maurice-LeBlanc Theatre, Yarmouth and surrounding areas

    JJ ROOTS 2021 Fall Concert Series: Southwest Nova Event @ Salle Père-Maurice-LeBlanc Theatre, Yarmouth and surrounding areas
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    Oct 16 2021

    Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre, Middle Musquodoboit NS B0N 1X0

    Bicentennial Theatre Grand Reopening Concert Featuring JJ ROOTS @ Musquodoboit Valley Bicentennial Theatre, Middle Musquodoboit NS B0N 1X0
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    Dec 31 2020

    97.5FM CIOE Virtual New Years Eve Countdown Concert @ CIOE 97.5FM Radio Station

    97.5FM CIOE Virtual New Years Eve Countdown Concert @ CIOE 97.5FM Radio Station,
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    Nov 30 2019

    JJ ROOTS New Single Release: COLD @ Everywhere!

    JJ ROOTS New Single Release: COLD @ Everywhere!,
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    Nov 16 2019

    Private Event, Nova Scotia

    JJ ROOTS: The Coach House Chronicles @ Private Event, Nova Scotia
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    Oct 26 2019

    Steampumk'd Gallery, Yarmouth

    JJ ROOTS Live at Steampunk'd Gallery @ Steampumk'd Gallery, Yarmouth
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    Aug 31 2019

    Kent Theatre, Uptown

    JJ ROOTS Boxcars & Memoirs Tour: Live From Kent Theatre @ Kent Theatre, Uptown
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    Jul 22 2019

    Market Square Boardwalk, Saint John

    Boxcars & Memoirs Tour: ECMA Waterfront Stage: Saint John, NB @ Market Square Boardwalk, Saint John
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    Jul 20 2019

    Church of the Ascension - North Head, Grand Manan

    JJ ROOTS Boxcars & Memoirs Tour, History In The Making! @ Church of the Ascension - North Head, Grand Manan
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    Jul 13 2019

    Spryfield Days Celebration Concert, Halifax

    JJ ROOTS @ Spryfield Days Celebration Concert, Halifax
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    Jun 22 2019

    Music Mountain Country Fest , Thorburn NS

    Music Mountain Country Fest @ Music Mountain Country Fest , Thorburn NS
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    May 24 2019

    Bicentennial Theater, Middle Musquodoboit

    JJ ROOTS Boxcars & Memoirs Tour @ Bicentennial Theater, Middle Musquodoboit
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    May 4 2019

    Music at the Manse, Marshfield

    JJ ROOTS Boxcars & Memoirs Tour: ECMA's in PEI! @ Music at the Manse, Marshfield
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    Jan 25 2019

    The Nelson House B&B, Stewiacke

    JJ ROOTS @ The Nelson House B&B, Stewiacke
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    Nov 16 2018

    The Cornerstone Performance & Event Venue, Saint John

    JJ ROOTS LIVE At The Cornerstone @ The Cornerstone Performance & Event Venue, Saint John
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    Nov 2 2018

    Private Corporate Event, Halifax

    JJ ROOTS LIVE VIP Private Corporate Event @ Private Corporate Event, Halifax
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    Oct 11 2018

    97.5FM CIOE Concert Hall Stage, Lower Sackville

    JJ ROOTS: Back from the JMA's Facebook Live Fan Appreciation Concert! @ 97.5FM CIOE Concert Hall Stage, Lower Sackville
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