2009-11-09
For the first time (in four albums), Chance Jones, the band, has recorded an album as a band and as a vehicle for the band as opposed to previous albums which were geared toward performance by Chance Jones (Joshua Burge) himself. I get the impression that this release is by and for the band from beginning to end. There is a general sense of cohesiveness here. Fun, engaging lyrics are surrounded by upbeat pop-rock instrumentation throughout. Even the slower songs refuse to plod along as one might expect them to and they fit quite nicely, thank-you very much. This is one of the better and more interesting local rock releases this year. Rebecca RuthTHE WATERBOYS
Book of Lightning
BRIGHTBLACK MORNING LIGHT
Brightblack Morning Light
CUT CHEMIST
The Audience's Listening
K. Jones and the Benzie Playboys
Morning Train
The Lake Effects
Ioway
Arcade Fire
Funeral
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