JACK THE RIPPER - Ladies First 2LP

Limited edition of 500 copies.

Gatefold sleeve with printed inner sleeve with lyrics.

Like their murderous British namesake, Jack The Ripper is a band shrouded in mystery. The group was one of the most loved French Indie Rock acts of the early 2000s. During their tenure the group released three full length albums in English. They sold 50,000 CDs at a time when physical media was already on the outs, and sold out top venues and high-profile festivals throughout France.

In 2006 the band released their third album “Ladies First.” Widely regarded as their masterpiece, the 13-song collection defined the Jack The Ripper aesthetic. Like each of their records before it, the album donned a cover designed by famed abstract Brazilian painter Juarez Machado. The band married his haunting images with darkly poetic lyrics and a melancholy sound reminiscent of iconic acts like Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, Tindersticks and the legendary Leonard Cohen. They wrapped that vibe in a cerebral mix of Folk, Alternative and Psychedelic Rock with nods to bands like Ireland’s Waterboys and Canada’s Our Lady Peace.

In 2008, at the height of their popularity, Jack The Ripper broke up. Internal strife and the bankruptcy of their record label brought an abrupt end to this beloved group’s career. With no online presence to speak of, they literally disappeared.