There's a tangible buzz around this young Dublin trio, tipped by the media to become anything from the new U2 to the new Radiohead. But few indie bands produce masterpieces first time around and this debut is marred by an over-reliance on bombastic guitars and ham-fisted lyrics. On the positive side, Mark Greaney's debased choirboy voice is a powerful instrument and the angst-ridden singles 'Snow' and 'Oxygen' hint at JJ72's massive potential. They may not quite be the finished article yet, but this is definitely a band to keep an eye on.
