The Superjesus
Eight Step Rail EP
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AMG Review of Eight Step Rail EP
Jonathan Lewis
All Music GuideThe Superjesus debuted to good reviews in 1996 with the EP Eight Step Rail. The songwriting of vocalist/guitarist Sarah McLeod and guitarist Chris Tennent was undeniably strong, and their wall of guitar noise (somewhat reminiscent of Siamese Dream-era Smashing Pumpkins) made them an overnight success on Australian radio. Sounding like a cross between Liz Phair and Catatonia's Cerys Matthews, McLeod's voice was a major drawcard; strong, confident and rarely lapsing into the girlishness that characterized some of the Superjesus' contemporaries. The guitar-driven "Shut My Eyes" became a deserved alternative hit in Australia, as did the more melodic "I'm Stained".
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