
The album has Jenny's trademark deceptively upbeat sound mixed with more downbeat lyrical content written all over it! As in, "I'm having fun now, but I got some cynical banter for you." Johnathan is a talented musician and writer, but Jenny ups him on intrigue and charisma, and he's always been more willing to take a backseat anyway. Still, he rocks out on two of the best tracks: "Animal" and "Committed."
I was hoping for a "that's what I'm talking about" reaction like the one I had to Jenny's "The Next Messiah" on Acid Tongue, which featured Johnathan. They were going for a different sound and idea with this album, and it leaves something to be desired. Though not as complex as I was hoping for, it is called I'm Having Fun Now.
I do enjoy Jenny's music, so I'm planning to check this out. Like your book reviews, your music reviews are nicely balanced--both enthusiastic and critical (in the best sense of the word). Keep 'em coming! ; )
ReplyDeleteGreat review, Elizabeth! You are a good writer. I would like to check out this album because I enjoy Jenny's music. I haven't heard any of Johnny's solo stuff, though.
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