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The Jay Vons have toured all through the United States and internationally, opening for such legends as Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley & The Extraordinaires, Lee Fields & The Expressions; recorded all of their original tracks at Daptone Studios, Dunham Sound Studios, and Diamond Mine Studios with producers Wayne Gordon and Tommy Brenneck; and, while making a name for themselves, have been backing up Greg Cartwright as Reigning Sound. The lead single, The Word, is a veritable blueprint for The Jay Vons sound: spooky organ, undeniable groove, tasteful guitar, forlorn lyrics, all seasoned generously with handclaps and percussion. Just imagine if The Brothers of Soul (Bridges, Knight, Eaton) produced a session by The Young Rascals and youre getting warm. Night (Was Stealing from the Sun) picks up the tempo with a fervor reminiscent of The Jam at their best punchy drums and sweet harmonies transform this earnest tale of a misaligned affection into a dance-friendly feast for the soul. Changing Seasons finds the band dialing it back a bit, settling into a breezy, mid-tempo groove. The string arrangement and soft, pleading vocal give way to an explosive, anthemic chorus whose hook-heavy horn line enriches the melody, creating a perfect piece of mid-sixties pop. Other highlights include: the gorgeous ballad, Never Take Me Back; the full-throttle assault of Keep On Moving; and the flute-kissed hit Did You See Her. This album is an exercise in how to channel the past without ever being trite. This is no facsimile. This is The Jay Vons
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