{"product_id":"the-word","title":"The Word","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Jay Vons\u003c\/strong\u003e have toured all through the United States and internationally, opening for such legends as Sharon Jones and The Dap-Kings, Charles Bradley \u0026amp; The Extraordinaires, Lee Fields \u0026amp; The Expressions; recorded all of their original tracks at Daptone Studios, Dunham Sound Studios, and Diamond Mine Studios with producers Wayne Gordon and Tommy Brenneck; and, while making a name for themselves, have been backing up Greg Cartwright as Reigning Sound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe lead single, \"\u003cem\u003eThe Word\u003c\/em\u003e,\" is a veritable blueprint for The Jay Vons’ sound: spooky organ, undeniable groove, tasteful guitar, forlorn lyrics, all seasoned generously with handclaps and percussion. Just imagine if The Brothers of Soul (Bridges, Knight, Eaton) produced a session by The Young Rascals and you’re getting warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eNight (Was Stealing from the Sun)\u003c\/em\u003e\" picks up the tempo with a fervor reminiscent of The Jam at their best — punchy drums and sweet harmonies transform this earnest tale of a misaligned affection into a dance-friendly feast for the soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eChanging Seasons\u003c\/em\u003e\" finds the band dialing it back a bit, settling into a breezy, mid-tempo groove. The string arrangement and soft, pleading vocal give way to an explosive, anthemic chorus whose hook-heavy horn line enriches the melody, creating a perfect piece of mid-sixties pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOther highlights include: the gorgeous ballad, \"\u003cem\u003eNever Take Me Back\u003c\/em\u003e\"; the full-throttle assault of \"\u003cem\u003eKeep On Moving\u003c\/em\u003e\"; and the flute-kissed hit \"\u003cem\u003eDid You See Her\u003c\/em\u003e.\" This album is an exercise in how to channel the past without ever being trite. This is no facsimile. This is The Jay Vons.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"LA Castanya","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50868839186763,"sku":"1079976","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/f3b7225d-7693-427a-a973-521bfef0a250_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1732135289","url":"https:\/\/shop.roughtrade.com\/products\/the-word","provider":"Rough Trade","version":"1.0","type":"link"}