Halifax's Jont is one of the most positive, empathetic souls in
music. A complete optimist, he makes music to express that inner flow,
and to spread it around as much as possible. Previous albums such as
2013's Hello Halifax (his first after moving from England) expressed his
belief in the beauty of life, while 2017's An Old Innocence proclaimed
his "big open heart." Now his ninth features what he calls singing in
more powerful way than ever.
That new voice is
heard in a gentle intensity on the new album, recorded as intimately as
possible. A true acoustic record, this is just Jont and his
nylon-stringed guitar, no backing or overdubs at all. Mellow as all get
out, the magic is in the power of the words and performance, an attempt
to channel all that healing energy directly to the listener. "Teardrops
and Pennies" says it as simply as possible, "I've got all this love for
you," and you couldn't sing it more sincerely.
So,
this isn't the album to have on for background sounds. Rather, it has a
purpose, if you're someone who wants/needs/appreciates some mental
medicine. I think we've all had an experience or two when we absolutely
connect with a singer/songwriter, when their words cut through all the
static and negativity, and strike us as profound. This is what Jont's
aiming for, that meaningful moment that can change your day or your
life. This could be the one for you.
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