Clancy Jones: Found My Way
Photo by Jilli Jones
When you think of Country Music you often think of a place, a sound, a voice. Clancy Jones was born into a family of songwriters and music-makers on the coast of Texas. Written by a wanderer, Found My Way is an album that speaks to those who see home as a moving target. An album that feels like the call to adventure in the grand tale of myths and tells the tale of a man on a journey, not in search of a destination, but just enjoying the ride.
“Blacktop Bound” has a bouncy vibe and serves as a great taste of the full record. It's a lively bar tune that sounds like shaking the dust out of your boots after a long day on the road, a real travel song. As a contrast, “Circles” takes you to the dark hangover the next morning; quickly turning from joy to lament.
The remainder of the record vacillates between high and low energy tunes. The record shows the joy of letting go and letting it all hang out on the road, and the stresses and pain of a life hard-lived on the move. This juxtaposition of opposites adds depth to the record and continues to keep it interesting - pulling you in.
Found My Way lands on May 13 and the album falling on Friday the 13th feels somehow appropriate. Take the time, give a listen and if you see Clancy Jones wandering through a town near you, don’t miss the chance to see him live!
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