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Jeremy “Journey to the Center of the Heart”

by Beverly Paterson in Album Reviews

Jeremy “Journey to the Center of the Heart” (JAM 7307)
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again – why, oh why, doesn’t music this good get played on the radio? Now don’t misunderstand me, as I do think there’s some great stuff out there, but so much of it sounds so contrived, calculated and just plain stiff. In my humble opinion, the best music simply isn’t aired for the mass public to hear. And that brings us to Jeremy Morris, who for the past few decades has been producing high quality, exciting recordings. Although the Michigan based artist, who also owns and operates the JAM label, has acquired a dedicated legion of fans, he certainly deserves a far wider audience.Jeremy’s latest album, “Journey to the Center of the Heart,” deftly demonstrates his amazing array of talents to spellbinding effects. Uplifting, spiritual lyrics set to a classic rock format supervise the sessions here. Jeremy’s vocals, which reflect both those of John Lennon and George Harrison, are in top pop shape, while his guitar, keyboard and drum work are tight and solid. Jeremy’s never been one to hide his influences, but rather than merely impersonating those he admires, he always manages to insert his own special philosophies and perceptions into his thoughtfully constructed songs.

Spurred by mounds of robust rhythms and an instantly catchy refrain, “Where There’s a Will There’s a Way” soars and spins with joy, while the equally driving “Home” blends crunchy grooves with patches of freaky distortion. Flush with jangly riffs and a digging hook, “Sweet Sweet Relief” is a pure pop prize, and the dreamy folk frequencies of “Sleep Good” closes the show to an electrifying exhibition of psychedelic backward guitar phasing. Daring, yet accessible, “Journey to the Center of the Heart” is all killer and no filler. Fired by character and passion, hard rocking epics are nicely tempered by warm and melodic pop tunes. Crisp and compact arrangements, held together by fluid instrumentation further define “Journey to the Center of the Heart.” By coupling his distinctive independent spirit with periodic references to the latter day Beatles, The Byrds, The Who, Big Star and The Smithereens, Jeremy has, as always, conceived a bona fide pop rock triumph.

 

 



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