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Revolution | Jon Regen | 3:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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She's Not You (But Tonight She'll Have to Do) | Jon Regen | 3:41 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Delores | Jon Regen | 3:46 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Just Waiting for Now | Jon Regen | 3:04 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Excuse Me, But It's Not Supposed to End Like This | Jon Regen | 4:40 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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One Part Broken, Two Parts Blue | Jon Regen | 3:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Fighting for Your Love | Jon Regen | 5:28 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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If You're Here | Jon Regen | 4:19 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Spirits of the Soul | Jon Regen | 5:45 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Run Away | Jon Regen | 4:02 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 10 Songs |
Album Review
Jon Regen made his name as a jazz musician, notably spending a significant amount of time supporting vocal legend Jimmy Scott, so the pop savvy of his 2011 album Revolution may come as a surprise to those who have only read his biography. Not that this soulful singer/songwriter has never touched upon pop before — 2007's Let It Go was in a similar vein and also featured an appearance from Police guitarist Andy Summers, who pops up on Revolution's "Spirits of the Soul" — but this easily assured, 2011 set is especially beguiling, as Regen pushes his melodicism to the forefront. He's received some songwriting help from Matchbox 20's Rob Thomas and David McAlmont, but they don't force their personalities upon the pianist: he very much anchors this album with his nimble, jazzy soul-pop. Echoes of Boz Scaggs, Steve Winwood, and Billy Joel can be heard throughout Revolution, but Regen is sharp, he never lingers in one spot, and he keeps the record swinging and soulful, so the album sticks as both songs and performance.
Customer Reviews
wow!
very rarely anymore do you come across a piano based singer/songwriter with a gift like an elton john or a billy joel. add in a voice that reminds you of sting at his sexiest and that sums up this wonderful record by jon regen. having followed his progress over the past few years it is fair to say he has really blossomed into the truly great artist he always had in him. this record takes you on so many different journeys. lyrically his stories can take you into situations you've no doubt been before and he manages to rhyme and structure beautifully without ever sounding cliche. and the hooks in the songs stay with you for days. if you dont feel emotional after listening to one part broken, two parts blue, theres something wrong with you. this record is brilliant.
solid!
Had the pleasure of catching Jon live this week at the Blue Note in NYC on the eve of the CD release. A nice surprise as I had never heard Jon before. As great as he and his band sounded live, the CD is just as good- capturing the rich textures in his soulful vocals and featuring some nice guest appearances by Andy Summers and Benmont Tench. While it may remind you at times of Billy Joel, Bruce Hornsby, Elton John, Elvis Costello and even Sea Level, there is something unmistakably unique in this record. A great find well worth your ten bucks.
Top Albums and Songs By Jon Regen
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Better Than Before | Almost Home | 2:54 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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I Will Be Here | Almost Home | 4:15 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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A Hundred Days | Almost Home | 4:00 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Little One | Almost Home | 3:22 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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What Am I Supposed to Do from Here | Almost Home | 4:05 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Hold-Out Your Heart | Almost Home | 5:09 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Only My Credit Card Remembers Where I've Been | Almost Home | 4:24 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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Revolution | Revolution | 3:06 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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One Part Broken, Two Parts Blue | Revolution | 3:16 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
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It's Alright By Me | Let It Go | 3:33 | $0.99 | View In iTunes |
- $9.90
- Genres: Pop, Music, Vocal, Vocal Jazz, Jazz, Crossover Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Rock
- Released: Jul 12, 2011
- ℗ 2011 Jon Regen
