Miles Jones has created in The Jones Act (Part III) an album that showcases an eclectic and impressive effort. Catch Me in the Rye will immediately draw listeners in through the challenging time signatures employed by the backing instrumentation. Jones’ vocals gradually gain momentum until the chorus. Hints of Kid Cudi and Consequence can be heard during this trippy effort. All; Lies is one of the hottest tracks on this album; listeners will be immediately hit by the twinkling eighties-influenced instrumentation. The tight flow achieved by Jones on this track make this cut immediately ready for urban and even pop radio rotation. Jones’ overall sound builds off of the complex cyphers laid down by rappers like Nas and Talib Kweli and goes off into an entirely new realm. Maybe Tomorrow adds to the eclectic sound through smart use of smoky instrumentation and just enough echo. The track ends at the three and a half minute mark, but Jones is able to keep fans firmly focused in until the last beat. Fresh is a vital track as it combines a number of the disparate elements that had been presented at one point or another on the album; I feel this track captures in just a few minutes the nuance and deft skill inserted throughout the entirety of the album.
No matter whether Jones goes in hard, decides to put out smooth jams, or comes out with a completely new take on rap, The Jones Act (Part III) is a success. Make sure to check out his website for more information and updates about any new efforts or time spent in the studio. Give The Jones Act (Part III) a spin when it drops down in October.
Top Tracks: Maybe Tomorrow, Sweet Lies
Rating: 8.3/10
Miles Jones – The Jones Act (Part III) / 2012 Self / http://www.runawayjones.com/blog/ / http://www.facebook.com/milesjonesmusic