5.7.2006

The Sleepy Jackson

posted by Travis

The Sleepy Jackson’s “God Lead Your Soul” is starting to make the blog circuit. If the track isn’t compelling enough, then the imagery of the video should be. Even though on totally different ends of the spectrum, the video kind of reminds me of something we would see from Fischerspooner: rich colors, high contrast, theatrical. This is one of those videos that seems as important as the song being played.

“God Lead Your Soul” follows in the spirit of previous work by the Sleepy Jackson…. lush, dreamy pop that is built on solid songwriting. Perfect production is like the icing on the cake. Luke Steele’s vocals sound like they could be from a different era… you will feel like you’ve known “God Lead You Soul” your whole life. There is something truly magical about this tune.

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The Sleepy Jackson – “God Lead Your Soul”

You guys are going to think that I am Presets obsessed (maybe I am a little though), but it is worth noting that the orchestral arrangements on “God Lead Your Soul” are done by Julian Hamilton (of The Presets).

“God lead Your Soul” is off of the Sleepy Jackson’s new album “Personality” which will hit stores July ’06…

The Sleepy Jackson
  • http://hello-cleveland.blogspot.com frank

    wonderful…thanks.

  • Dave

    i'm glad someone loves this as much as i do!!

    And Julian also plays piano for this track, and arranges the album. How could it possibly suck?!

  • Mike

    Sleepy jackson is, in my opinion, the best thing since the Beatles..

  • http://www.wiggyswideworld.blogspot.com Annalise

    ….better then the beatles

  • Mel PINK floyd

    wow. this song is truely mystcal…. majestic in its lyrics and "god lead ur soul" is a new love to anyone who apprecciates great music.. ..sleepy jackson.. to be remembered forever

  • Azza

    This is definately a wicked song.

    Cant wait for the album to come out.

  • Gilly

    wow…. im in the clouds, his voice is splendid! This is what music is really about

  • Eloise

    omg this song is so-o good, im in love, it was on a flashback show early this morning, i downloaded it straight away! its just so, good!

  • Kate

    I'm so in love with Luke Steele! =P He's such a dreamy guy, this album's going to be great. I'm really hoping the Sleepy's play big day out again in aus 07 *fingers crossed*

  • Madz

    sleeepy jackson are awesome!!!

  • Terri

    Im a 43yo metal fan but i love this song

  • bee

    this is the best song Ive heard in a lot of years and I'm not long of 50!!!!awsome stuff

  • Zach

    I heard this song once on tripple j and i LOVED it! I didnt know the words but the whole next 3 days i was humming the melody but i forgot who it was done by! Then my friend came up to me and started talking about the sleepy jackson band, and he told me the name of it! Woo! Oh and Eloise DONT DOWNLOAD MUSIC! especially a poor WA band from AUS!

  • Zach

    Oh and doesnt the singer look like ralphalfio of Peter Pan?

  • jaime

    Long awaited but fantastic

    Please play Newcastle, England

  • Jim Oliver

    This song makes me want to be a better person

  • astro

    Just terrific, both the video and song! Will definitely buy this album if the other songs on it are as good as this. I was really surprised this was from an Aussie band as well. The production of the video is really impressive.

  • Perth Local

    Great new song to add to the Sleepy's list

  • http://www.columnsofsmoke.net Peter

    if you want to discuss this and read a review of the album, hop over to http://www.columnsofsmoke.net and sign up to the forum!

  • victor

    God lead your Soul is so amazing, it sounds out of this world Luke Steele and Scott Horscroft and Julian Hamilton have created a master peice. Well Done

  • min

    wowzers. this is probably the best song eva it takes the crown from my former no #1 – original sin INXS

  • katie

    someone give me the lyrics please

  • http://helenwatermelonhotmail.com Helen Neville

    This song is a two thumbs up although I think Im more in love with Luke Steele than the song this man has an unbelievable look about him and his voice is smoothe as. Well done guys I hope you get the recognition that has been long awaited and well deserved.

  • S. Jackson

    WOW, i cant believe how much you all are enjoying my song. I wrote it in a day. All me. peace

  • me

    excuse me but u didn write it LUKE STEELE did

  • T.Crow

    There's witches in my swimming pool, devils in my brothers room, how long before God knows that?

    … cool …

  • Shauna

    This is the greatest song ever written…a hugh statement i no, but it's da bomb!!! Luke Steele is a GOD!!!

  • Hanni

    FUCK I LUV LUKE STEELE SO MUCH!!!!!!!

    hes such a sexc beast

  • min

    people think that i am obsessed about this music, but unless u appreciate it then you should die

  • J.C

    I bought a complilation just for this song cause' I couldnt get the Personality LP on the day. What a great tune, it almost makes me weepy – have'nt felt that way about a song in ages.

    Thanks SJ and more please…







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