Jack Shields’ “Leaving California” starts out slowly enough before gradually gaining momentum and moving into a much more alt-rock based sounds. The natural, very close knit sound that Shields cultivates during this single is inviting. The beauty of his voice is shown quite well, acting as the perfect counterpoint for the more guitar/drum-led, jam band style that picks up at around the 2:45 mark. Particular kudos has to be given to the guitar solo that nearly overwhelms things before the more sedate sound comes back in a strong format. Leaving California is a beautiful track, and is something we’ll continue to listen to through the autumn.
Jack Shields “Leaving California” / http://www.facebook.com/JackShieldsMusic
John Sargeant, writing on NeuFutur as Sargeant, is the founder and editor-in-chief of NeuFutur Magazine, where he has covered independent music, PC hardware, consumer tech, and gaming culture since 1998. With over 25 years of continuous digital publishing experience, he has written thousands of hands-on game and record reviews, conducted in-depth hardware field testing, and analyzed digital media monetization trends. His work prioritizes first-hand evaluation and long-term product testing.
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