Ready For The Good Times
Good Guys, 2020
8/10
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On this 3rd album, Glenn Jones, who is also the bass player and harmony singer of The Goodloves, brings vivid storytelling with plenty of roots and folk sounds where members of Mandolin Orange and Mipso are on hand.
“Ripples In The Pond” starts the album with soothing and emotive sounds as guitars, fiddles and female backing vocals add much to the equation, and “My Baby Makes Pie” follows with piano from Joe MacPhail and soulful vocals from Jones highlighting the playfulness and humor in the tune.
In the middle, “A New Great Pyramid” is vocally strong with minimal instrumentation in a gospel influenced fashion, while “The Other” takes an on an almost anthemic quality as Jones shows us his exceptional singing prowess. “No Fool Like An Old Fool”, one of the best tracks present, then get plucky and rustic in a retro country western sort of way with a quirky appeal where a tuba adds much to the setting.
At the end, “I’m Not Francesca” moves with a warm and soft beauty complete with dynamics instrumentation from the many players in attendance, and the title track exits the affair in a rootsy, graceful and wise display from the veteran artist.
Jones has had an extremely full life and has lived through the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, from a barely scraping by musician to success in the corporate world. HIs vast experiences make his song craft especially relatable, and his very thoughtful and timeless delivery is easy to absorb and hard to forget.
Travels well with: Kacy & Clayton- Carrying On; Susan Gibson- The Hard Stuff