It doesn't get more soulful from a contemporary artist than this. Durand Jones' new album Wait Til I Get Over sounds like an oldie but is fresh off the press. For those unfamiliar with this act, Durand Jones consists of no less than three musicians: lead singer and saxophonist Durand Jones, singer and drummer Aaron Frazer and guitarist Blake Rhein. Despite sounding like you're listening to a 1960s
… soul group, the band has only been around since 2012. Their music falls under the retro soul movement. And the fact that the music sounds like oldies is a treat for the old soul lover. But their album is more than just retro soul. It is personal and poetic. Durand interrupts the album several times with interludes that are close to his heart. Quotes from his grandmother, life lessons and side notes from the area he comes from: Hillaryville, Louisiana. The album Wait Til I Get Over is the definition of Soul. (LdS)more
