Jon Hughes - Where I Sleep At Your Door as reviewed in The Phantom Tollbooth Distinctive, original and strongly independent. My only question is how long can this unique and gifted artist remain under the radar?

Artist:            Jon Hughes
Label:            Jon Hughes
Release Date: March 25, 2015
Duration:       6 tracks, 29:37

Eclectic alt-folk / alt-rock shines in Jon Hughes’ eighth release. The American born artist, currently residing in Cork, Ireland, continues to grow and explore with Where I Sleep At Your Door.

“Followed You First” showcases Hughes distinctive vocal qualities with melody harkening to earlier works. He certainly finds a new and unique sound, showing growth and direction, in “After I Came Quietly”, a slower, bluesy tune with shades of early Dylan.

An artist’s introspection is seldom heard so clearly as in “Distortions of the Phrase”. A slow and haunting shoegaze with a hint of country is found in  “I See the Years I’ve Lost”.

Hughes' poetry shines, accompanied by solid percussion and big breaks, in “Driving Down These Old Streets”. “I’m Not There” proves to be a great road song as it rambles down memory's highway. 

Distinctive, original and strongly independent. My only question is how long can this unique and gifted artist remain under the radar?

http://jonhughes.org
https://www.facebook.com/jonhughesmusic

Scott S Mertens

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