September 07, 2021

Them Jones: Soul on Paper

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"

Them Jones: Soul on Paper

Soul on Paper is a self-released album. Buy it from their website.

Tracks:
  1. Iris Tumble
  2. Another Hole in the Road
  3. Shift Work Blues
  4. Don't Blame Me
  5. Ready, Fire, Aim!
  6. Mrs. Parrot
  7. A Soul on Paper
  8. Kate Green
  9. Take Heart

» Them Jones on Facebook

HCTF review of The Dark.

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