Sir Joe — Treasures in a box

In 2012, Serge Christen released his first EP „Half the Story“ as SirJoe. This name was given to him by friends at the Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles, CA because they couldn’t pronounce ‘’Serge“ or ‘’Sergio’’ the right way.  From his actual name „Serge” came Sergio and eventually ended up as the Americanized version ‘’Sörtschou“.

What hasn’t been told in the EP ‘’Half the Story“ SirJoe completes now with the debut album, ‘’Treasures in a Box“. One should feel cozy with the modest overture of the songs that oscillate between soft pop appeal, impetuous kitchen folk, gospel, and light-footed Americana without ever deciding where they want to belong. However, the background story to ‘’Treasures in a Box“ is a sad one...  With these songs, SirJoe processes the death of his Father and Sister-in-Law.  He says, ‘’The guitar practically became a treasure box where I could elicit all those comforting tones and melodies.“

Instrumentally the acoustic guitar has the edge.  The overall sound though is precisely expanded depending on the orientation of the song.  In the single ‘’I worry“, you get carried away by the supporting hook line of the mandolin that hopefully lets you forget, for a brief moment, that you are on your way to work.  In this song, SirJoe talks about a very personal treasure that has been lost, but never the less stays in the heart.  It’s about missed chances, admitting mistakes, love, forgiveness, and reconciliation.  he songs from ‘’Treasures in a Box“ talk about such personal treasures. The message is clear: It’s the little moments, the instances, the everyday treasures that make the difference.