Discography
The Crystal & The Cross
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2006
The first release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects titled "The Crystal & The Cross" - Music about Dreams & Nightmares, they delve into the minds of Lennon, McCartney & The Gallagher brothers. Psychedelic with a hint of India influences brings forth fresh ideas based on a familiar sound.
"The Tomes Of Lore"
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2008
The second release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects titled "Tomes Of Lore" as they bring experience to their craft. Indulging in writing, playing, producing & recording, all created at their Soundesign Studio located in Virginia City, near Reno Nevada. They have many influences some being of course The Beatles, Oasis, Kasabian, India Influences mixed with the 60's psychedelia and world music percussion. Carl is a B&W photographer & oil on canvas artist, and maybe a bit psychotic?..... Perhaps. a true Warrior Poet!
"Pieces Of Eight"
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2010
The third release from Carl Elizondo &The Royal Union Of Architects titled "Pieces Of Eight" as they continue to walk a line giving into their passions of heart felt pop and driven rock, depending on which of the voices in Carls head drive him on any particular day. As previously stated he's living in the U.S. with the Union Jack wrapped firmly around his music. Carl gives the songs a Brit Rock feel, while still at the helm of production.
"At Her Majesty's Command We Present:"
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2013
The fourth release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union of Architects "At Her Majesty's Command, We Present:". Another great batch of British inspired rock tunes with The Architects spin on them. This proves to be their best work to date.
"At Her Majesty's Command We Present:" On Bandcamp
From The Reno Gazette Journal December 2013
“At Her Majesty’s Command We Present:” Brit-pop, Song:Rain (Falling Down On me) The “band”is drummer Carl Elizondo- a rock veteran nurtured in the L.A. scene who recorded all his instruments and vocals in his home studio in Sparks,Nv. His 11 track album is a fab, mad-for-it echoing blast of psychedelic 1967 Beetles meets 1997 Oasis,Brit-pop, but with Michael Stipe like vocals- Michael Sion , Reno Gazette Journal . 2013
"Curious Amusements For The Ingenious"
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2018
The long awaited fifth release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects, after taking a 5 year break to iron out life. They have come out with "Curious Amusements For The Ingenious" a 10 track collection of songs about life, love and pulling the knives out of your back from "so called" friends. The Architects are following the same recipe that they have followed for years writing British inspired U.S.Rock.
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From The Reno Gazette Journal December 2018
Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects, retro Brit-rock. “Pauper Millionaire”...A grandiose ticket back to 1966, when the British Invasion greats (the Beatles, the Stones, the Kinks) we’re pushing pop’s boundaries-as were two American Beach Boys named Brian Wilson and Mike Love. Carl Elizondo takes listeners on a harmonious journey back to that halcyon era. “Pauper Millionaire” clocks in richly at 5:41 and elicits singalong “ahs”
Michael Sion
"The Keeper Of The King's Conscience"
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2020
The sixth release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects offering "The Keeper Of The Kings Conscience" with more of their music that plays with words and melodies. The Architects meld U.S & U.K. style pop music to try to bring some sense to music today. Four separate personalities come together to write a plethora of music, of which 10 new tunes (out of 40 newly written songs) are showcased here. we truly hope you enjoy them.
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"The Exchequer Of Pleas"
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2021
The seventh release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects, blending pop & rock melodies and again writing about Love, Life and the perils of love and trust. They not only sing about these life events, they live them. Several stories of past lives and past loves, each song tells a tale of coming out on the other side of fate, and living to sing about it. A short trip where Brit-Pop meets The Byrds, Rock dances with Pop, and music pulses with life.
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"Gentlemen Of The Finest Order"
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2022
The eighth release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects. Using life & love as a cornerstone, Carl & the Architects write about the intricate yet delicate dance of relationships, staying happy and keeping your head above water. Drawing on past loves, people around them and familiar surroundings, the Architects blend rock, pop and UK influences to deliver a concise yet thorough grouping of cleverly penned songs. if you listen closely, you may find your past in some of these tunes. These tunes are written by" Gentlemen Of The Finest Order".
"My Lion In Winter"
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2023
The ninth Release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects
(in progress)
The ninth release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects. Taking the life lessons from this journey, can prove invaluable. Carl & The Architects weave melodies and rhythm into a fantastic blanket of sound. The layering of vocals over blended guitars, bass & keyboards plus having a solid drum beat as a canvass proves to be the winning combination, The songs are catchy little earworms that stay with you, regardless of what you are doing. The "Gentlemen Of The Finest Order" are indeed in fine form.
https://carlelizondo.bandcamp.com/album/my-lion-in-winter
"Greatest Hits NEVER Heard"
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2024
The Tenth Release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects
20 years of building a library can be a tedious endeavor, but can also prove to be fruitful. In this collection, "The Greatest Hits Never Heard" is not a pun, it speaks truths! Assembled on this CD are some of the moments that Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects are most proud of, accomplishments of a personal nature and you are invited to sit along side them and experience these songs together.
"Ravenhead"
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Spring- 2025
The Eleventh Release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects. This will be the First album to feature a guest lead guitarist on some songs.
Writing these next two albums came as an anomaly. Since I retired, I realized I had time to relax and not try so hard, and when I did, I was able to write 20 songs in one set of sessions which was literally maybe two weeks! I was stunned to say the least and rather than releasing all 20 songs on an extended album, I decided to release two separate albums.
"The Royal Iris"
Spring- 2026
The TWELFTH Release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects
(Mixing in Progress)
This was part two of my 20 song writing marathon that I decided to release on its own. These songs are influenced by ELO, Nada Surf and Teenage Fanclub, and have a nice European pop feel to them. Many songs are from life's experiences as well as made up stories that swim in me brain. This burst of songs helped me to realize that I do indeed have much more to offer, not to say that anyone would ever hear any of my songs, but for me it's a win win.This will be the second album to feature guest lead guitarists on some songs, We cant wait!
"Stories My Father Told Me"
Spring 2026
Stories My Father Told Me
A Book
Anecdotes, Lyrics, Poems,Thoughts and Musings From The Voices In My Head
Ideas are currently being compiled
writing will commence Spring 2025
"Confessions Of A Magpie"
Spring 2027
CONFESSIONS OF A MAGPIE
The Thirteenth release from Carl Elizondo & The Royal Union Of Architects. Looking so far down the road, its hard to see all of the memories that flood back in an instant, but Carl will prevail.It is said that a good way to make God laugh, is telling him your plans. Well, plans are all I have to hold on to!
Ideas are currently being compiled
writing will commence Spring 2025
"The Court Of Chancery
Spring- 2028
THE COURT OF CHANCERY
Ideas are currently being compiled
writing will commence Fall 2025
"Acts Of The Privy Council"
Spring- 2029
ACTS OF THE PRIVY COUNCIL
Ideas are currently being compiled
writing will commence Fall 2025
Past Band Discography
Guitars, Cars & Women
Guitars, Cars & Women
Guitars, Cars & Women
Written with Master Guitarist Greg Leon, Carl Elizondo (playing under the stage name Carl James) & Greg Leon weave heavy rock riffs with great pop melodies.
(also features Chuck Stevenson / Joey Vera on bass & Kenny Kauffman on guitars)
Made In Heaven
Guitars, Cars & Women
Guitars, Cars & Women
Laura Canyon from Kerrang Magazine sited "Jag Wire are among the Royalty Of Rock", And for a while, they were! Stunning music from stunning musicians envelope this collection of songs. In 1984, Jag Wire were causing a sensation in and around Hollywood selling out venues and with lines wrapped around concerts halls, rocked with the best of the bands of that time. At times, Available on Ebay as a collectors item. Listen below
Made in Heaven, Not Dead Yet
2021
Their album "Made In Heaven" Has been picked up by FnA Records and was remastered along with 7 added bonus tracks, Also included are never before seen pictures of the boys! Out now!
SIN
The first incarnation of the band Jag Wire was SIN ( the acronym stood for something else entirely). After figuring out a new direction for the band, an original member decided to leave, so the band regrouped, added a former member of RATT and re-named the band Jag Wire. Listen Here