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When all is said and done, there are maybe a score of songwriters today who combine deep insight into the human psyche with a broad grasp of history, religion, literature, American mythology & landscape - plus a real genius for writing both words and melodies. Only a score are ambitious in the sense that they constantly challenge themselves and their audiences, rejecting the chance to make a facile point or tug the sentimental heartstring. These are our poets, voices raw from prophecy and the rigors of love. I think JP Jones ought to be counted among them. "Long Blue Train" is a folk classic. --Hugh Blumenfeld |
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