SUCH A NICE PLACE

SUCH A NICE PLACE is a varied, powerful, and unusual rock album, recorded spontaneously in a few analog takes, with a slightly “uninhibited old-school” feel. It is also the sixth album by JAY AND THE COOKS. This opus, composed of original works and urban legends by Jay Ryan, offers a daring mix of rock, folk rock, punk, blues, Americana, and offbeat country.

A rhythmic and intense album for urban legends
SUCH A NICE PLACE is the result of the unique experience of Jay Ryan, an American who has been living in France since 1980. A keen observer, reading the New York Times and Le Monde, devouring books and passionate about art and cooking, he presents through his songs short stories inspired by life, true urban legends. His view of society is at once tender, caustic, and deeply human. And when it comes to music, the septuagenarian is becoming increasingly electric, rebellious, and direct, as if his past close to CBGB in the 1970s were resurfacing.

A few words from Jay Ryan about all the tracks on the album:

It’s such a nice place: the neighbors’ reactions after a news story. Funky but probably not danceable!

Senators have kids: a political song denouncing the inaction of US senators in the face of the climate emergency, sacrificing the future of their own children.

The Bitcoin Boogie: puts into perspective the ridiculous behavior of individuals around cryptocurrencies. Virtual cash, nonsense, and a lot of misunderstanding.

The man who never smiled: the observation of a man who never smiles, the one you pass on every street corner, imagining the underlying sadness behind his permanent frown.

I’m Hungry: Jay has always been hungry, ever since he was a child, so he proclaims it and still asserts it with a touch of humor. Rockin’ to the fridge.

I Was in Love: As the name suggests, this is a love story, but it’s not mutual. It took the artist to New York and then to Europe, transforming his life.

Booze Mama: Here, JJ Cale meets Bukowski on a groove to hit the road. All the charms and risks of “drinking your life away.”

You can’t take your wine to Heaven: it’s about enjoying every moment and every pleasure because you can’t take your wine to heaven.

Mom liked Bad Boys: Here is an unusual look by the artist at his mother and the duality of her choice of men (loving bad boys) compared to the impeccable upbringing she gave her children.

Digital Dude: look at these lost young men hiding behind their computer screens. They feed on YouTube videos and podcasts all day long. They absorb this content until it explodes.