Jale
By All Music Guide
By All Music Guide
After a few more singles, Jale officially signed with Sub Pop to record 1994s Dreamcake, a stunning collection spotlighting the groups infectious melodies and shimmering harmonies. After the LPs release, the band recorded the 1995 EP Closed, followed by MacLeods decision to exit to assume bass duties with Halifaxs Hardship Post. With new drummer Mike Belitsky, Jale travelled to Chicago to work with producer Brad Wood and resurfaced a year later with the stellar So Wound, highlighted by the should-have-been hit All Ready. In early 1997, Hartling left the band to focus on raising a family; the remaining trio reformed as the Vees, issuing a self-titled EP on murderecords later that year.
