“A meticulously nuanced free jazz attitude with a smoldering hard rock edge…[BVC is] truly one of the finest collectives working the scene. ‘Jeremiah’ is packed with variety and works well as both a cerebral and visceral vehicle of improvisational magic. [Lundbom] is an artistic chameleon… The key to success for ‘Jeremiah’ might simply be in expecting the unexpected yet the musical co-conspirators never get in there [sic] own way…a synergy most bands can only dream of.”
S. Victor Aaron, ‘Something Else’ 02/08/15
“Fringe-jazz warrior…Lundbom has no problem finding space for the supplementary talent on a band already bursting at the seams with talent. …’Jeremiah’ is the ‘jazziest’ Big Five Chord album yet but none of the Big Five Chord edge gets diminished in the process. The adventures continue with the same vigor and ingenuity as before.”
Tim Niland, ‘Music and More’ 02/03/15
“Lundbom is a fascinating figure on the modern jazz scene, releasing subversive and fascinating music. His memorable compositions and the generous amount of solo time allotted to his accompanists make for music that is strong and vibrant throughout. …a tremendously fun and exciting album to listen to, where Lundbom continually challenges the listener and the band, getting great results in the process.”
Chris Spector, ‘Midwest Record’ 01/31/15
“Sounding like an Actuel record that was never released, the gang appropriates 60s free jazz the same way a bunch of white boys have taken over the blues these days. Crazy stuff that guarantees an amphetamine rush.”
Ken Waxman, ‘New York City Jazz Record’ February 2015 & ‘Jazz Word’ 02/06/15
“[Lundbom] creates hard-swinging tunes with a sardonic edge. …There’s style besides snark on show here, Lundbom’s arrangements providing the sophisticated fillip to themes, which, on the surface, would appear to be little more than exercises in rock and raunch. …Big Five Chord’s music allows you to think while having a raucous good time.”
Delarue, ‘Lucid Culture’ 01/29/15
“As the title [‘Jeremiah’] implies, the album is an instrumental jeremiad, more or less. The bustling energy and keenly focused improvisation of Lundbom’s previous live album, Liverevil, take a backseat here to disquiet, anger and cynicism. …The horn charts throughout the album have an unselfconscious, understated poignancy and bittersweet beauty. …Who is the audience for this? People who like edgy sounds, and jazz with a vernacular that relies less on tunesmithing than creating and maintaining mood. This isn’t an album to lull you to sleep or dull your hangover but it sure as hell will make you feel something.”