Top tracks — play these first
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Shake That Mess — This opener sets the tone with its driving rhythm and catchy hooks, encapsulating the album's energetic spirit while showcasing Jones' guitar skills.
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Ain't Gonna Lie — This track features poignant lyrics about honesty in relationships, paired with a memorable melody that highlights the emotional depth of Jones' songwriting.
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My Kind of Evil — The title track combines a funky groove with introspective lyrics, exemplifying Jones' ability to merge traditional blues themes with modern sensibilities.
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You've Got Me Where You Want Me — With its soulful delivery and intricate guitar work, this track demonstrates Jones' vocal prowess and his knack for creating compelling narratives in song.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- gritty grooves for late nights
- soulful riffs for emotional release
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
- dynamic pacing for varied moods
- heartfelt storytelling in every track
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- seek purely instrumental soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2004, My Kind of Evil is JW-Jones' debut album, marking his entry into the professional music scene after a series of local performances. The album established his presence in the Canadian blues genre, showcasing his talents as both a guitarist and vocalist at a formative stage in his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Joe Bonamassa· Keb' Mo'· Shemekia Copeland
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Ain't Gonna Lie
The lyrics confront deceit directly reveals a raw vulnerability amidst an upbeat tempo.
This juxtaposition between lyrical honesty and lively instrumentation illustrates Jones' skill in balancing emotional content with engaging musicality.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shake That Mess 3:56
- 2 What You Do to Me 3:24
- 3 Ain't Gonna Lie 3:29
- 4 I Don't Know 5:02
- 5 Cheating Woman 3:53
- 6 No Thing on Me 4:09
- 7 You Can't Fool Me 5:11
- 8 Slow Down 5:31
- 9 Blue Monday 2:50
- 10 My Kind of Evil 3:10
- 11 You've Got Me Where You Want Me 4:43
- 12 Code Blue 4:52
- 13 Aching Pain 4:44
- 14 Let's Have a Ball 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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