Sludge Rock / Alternative Rock

Jupiter James started off as Red Timber and had their song “Lemonade” appear on two Tooth & Nail Records compilations. At some point they signed to Velvet Blue Music and changed their name to Jupiter James. Jeff Cloud described their sound as The Smiths meets Black Sabbath. The released one 7-inch and one full length for Velvet Blue Music before members went their separate ways.

Travis Zimmerman went on to join Enemy Ships as well as playing for Bon Voyage. Angelo Esquibel went on to play for MAP and Hank Floyd. Joe Esquibel also joined MAP and Hank Floyd, as well as Bon Voyage, Sir Canyon, Pony Express, and Starflyer 59.

1996 Velvet Blue Music (VBM004)

Travis Zimmerman - Guitar, vocals
Angelo Esquibel - Bass
Joe Esquibel - Drums

Engineered by Randy Rose
Produced by Jason Martin

1. John the Mad Man (3:50)
2. Sonshine (4:32)

1996 Velvet Blue Music (VBM 006) / Brainstorm Artists International (BRD4040)

Travis Zimmerman - Guitar, vocals
Angelo Esquibel - Bass
Joe Esquibel - Drums

Engineered by Randy Rose
Produced by Jason Martin

1. John the Mad Man (3:20)
2. Lemonade (3:13)
3. Sanctuary Island (4:45)
4. Nothin' Come Easily (3:23)
5. Sonshine (4:27)
6. The Bomb (4:42)
7. Four-Leaf Clover (5:12)
8. The Paper Song (2:26)
9. Armored Car (3:41)
10. Overload (5:38)

• Song of the Day: Jupiter James - Overload