The Burning

Released in 2010 on Cul De Sac Records, this is the debut album by the band after changing their name fro justpassingthru to JPT.
"This album touches on what could be 'darker side' of love," explains JPT lead vocalist Mooki. "Everyone wants to experience the euphoric highs and emotions that come with love. But no one wants the tough times that come with love (if you stick around long enough). The irony is that when love makes it through these tough times it becomes so much more beautiful and precious."
The lyrics, much like the band, cut straight to the heart about determination in the face of imminent despair with songs like Deeper Than (that gives a shout-out to "Dirty Jersey" -- an affectionate reference to the band's home state) or songs about selfishness One and even about true love and resolve Let's Take Heaven. In addition to great originals, The Burning features a great studio treatment of their live show favorite, a fist-pumping, anthem-rock version of "Tainted Love" (made popular by Soft Cell in 1981).
For the debut of their first national release, JPT teamed up with founder of rock group White Heart, Billy Smiley, to produce the album. Smiley enlisted industry notables who have worked with musical royalty, Blair Masters on synths and organ, George Cocchini, Brennan Smiley and Ed Aular (former JPT guitarist) on guitars, and Billy Whittington as the mixing engineer to work on The Burning.
"We wanted to create a heavy-hitting rock album," says the band's frontman Mooki, "We finally found our sonic sweet spot and a sound that hits as hard as the lyrics!"
As JPT continues to pack venues throughout the Tri-State area, you'll find hints of a number of artists from Shinedown to Green Day and you'll hear anything from hard rock to pop rock. There really is something for everyone on this album. The Burning released to national retail on May 18, 2010, under Cul De Sac Records / INFINITY.

Lineup

Mike Bossard (Mooki) - Vocals
Kevin Martin - Guitars
Joe Gigs - Bass
Sammy Garcia - Drums

Guests

George Cocchini - Guitars
Brennan Smiley - Guitars
Ed Aular - Guitars
Blair Masters - Synthesizer/Organ