JR Ewing: The Perfect Drama: Black/Purple Marble EP (Import)
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Black/Purple Marble Vinyl EP
Preorder Item: Available late March, 2026. All items in your order will ship together.
The Perfect Drama occupies a crucial position in JR Ewing’s discography and clearly reflects the band’s growing ambitions. It was released as a follow-up to Calling in Dead, an album that firmly established JR Ewing on the European hardcore scene and was supported by extensive touring across Europe. That period on the road sharpened the band’s sound and confidence, directly feeding into the intensity and focus of The Perfect Drama.
Released as an EP, The Perfect Drama functions as an important link between eras. While it still carries the raw energy and urgency of Calling in Dead, it already points toward the more complex, layered, and experimental sound that would later be fully realized on Ride Paranoia. The songs show a band deliberately pushing beyond straightforward hardcore, experimenting with dynamics, structure, and melody while maintaining their trademark aggression.
Within JR Ewing’s catalogue, The Perfect Drama stands as a statement of intent: it documents a band in transition, using the EP format to explore new ideas and directions. It highlights their determination to evolve artistically rather than repeat themselves, making it an essential release for understanding the progression of JR Ewing—from fierce hardcore roots to a more ambitious and sophisticated post-hardcore sound.
Black x Purple marble - retail /200
• Remastered & updated packaging
• 2 page 12" insert
• Screen Printed B-Side
• Resealable Poly Bags
• Hype Stickers
• Records will be shipped outside the sleeves
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Format: 12" Vinyl
Number of Discs: 1
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