Jape - Ritual

The Irish music scene has been plagued for years by dreary, maudlin and downright depressing singer-songwriters. So by way of an apology for inflicting Damien Rice on the world, we give you Richie Egan, aka Jape. Mixing electronica with indie and folk, Jape has created an album to be savoured. Energetic, melodic, witty and relentless, with Ritual Jape deserves to stand alongside Hot Chip and LCD Soundsystem as the leading purveyors of intelligent, innovative, and above all, enjoyable pop music.