Philadelphia neo-psych band Them Jones open their new album, Soul on Paper, with a catchy blues tune, Iris Tumble, with guest musician Sam Spranger laying down some great harmonica. It is a change that worked out well and it sets the tone for the record with a run of roots-inspired songs. Going for a barebones, dry tone with distorted electric guitar fills - Shift Work Blues is the prime example - they swing at a leisurely pace.
Their previous album The Dark was about a world in turmoil, but repeating that same theme was never in the cards. Every troubles have taken precedence again (Don't Blame Me). Long time followers will pick the flute-driven A Soul on Paper, the instrumental Kate Green and the slow Take Heart as their favourites, because that's how Them Jones sounded a couple off years ago. They are advised to use them as a gateway to the new approach.
Them Jones:
Frank Tobin: rhythm guitar, vocals
Dan Leyden: drums
Brian Dlugosz: bass
Jim Leyden: guitar, vocals, production
Sam Spranger: harmonica on "Iris Tumble"
Donata Greco: flute on "A Soul on Paper"
Soul on Paper is a self-released album. Buy it from their website.
Tracks:- Iris Tumble
- Another Hole in the Road
- Shift Work Blues
- Don't Blame Me
- Ready, Fire, Aim!
- Mrs. Parrot
- A Soul on Paper
- Kate Green
- Take Heart
HCTF review of The Dark.
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