Having won best act for his Salford Punk Poetry Sadness Death New Life album, Dominic Carlton Jones has new, inspiring work available, and fifty per cent of sales will go to local music venues The Eagle Inn, Gullivers and The Castle Hotel.
The first track, Reach Out, begins with eerie beeps and chimes before the spoken-word vocal commences. And from the opening syllables it's unmistakably the work of the Eccles' songsmith. The lyrics are delivered in Dominic's inimitable spiky, poetic style. The content is a poignant tale of a 'kingdom of love'.
It's laced with wonderful imagery as we are informed of synchronicity, tandem harmony and Manchester pubs. 'Edginess and life' are preferred to falsities with insincerity being held in absolute contempt. Dominic finds beauty in the everyday as the song takes the listener along the 'train tracks' to a glorious horizon. Like a carpe-diem poem, Reach Out is a tune that inspires positivity and personal development.
German Bombers feels like it could sit proudly on Dominic's award-winning album SPPSDNL. It has a wistful intro of arpeggio that is eased along and supplemented by a dreamy bass line. Salford's master of soliloquy then speaks metaphorically of his relationship. Dominic informs the Salford Star that it's about, 'having the courage to be yourself, despite the opposition...'
Just when we feel that track is about to find a peaceful denouement, the chorus is passionately sung and reinforced. The vocal is Ryder-esque in its sharp insistence with Dominic encouraging, 'believe in yourself and fly over these lands'.
The new EP is a must and fifty per cent of all sales will be donated to some of our regions great venues - The Eagle Inn, Gullivers and The Castle Hotel.
Follow the link to purchase tracks by a unique performer and support local venues. You also have the option of subscribing to the excellent German Shepherd Records receiving this release and their entire back catalogue for £40 – click here for more details
Words and review by Ian Leslie
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