Bright and warm synth tones of the track, “Sunbeam”, usher in this second project from Jomama Jones, the three-dimensional dramatic character created by New York-based performance artist and playwright, Daniel Alexander Jones. Together with the musical direction and production of Los Angeles-based musician, Bobby Halvorson, the songs on Radiate feel more like early eighties grooves as disco was about the give way to electronic pop. The sensual and playful, “Everywhere”, complete with its thick bass line, could have easily been from Taste of Honey’s bag of tricks.

So the narrative goes, Jomama Jones, is an early 80’s superstar returning to the spotlight after some time overseas. Radiate continues the soul searching started by last year’s recording, Lonestar. Lyrically, the entire project speaks of the need for personal revolution and it’s in no way approached with kid gloves. In that sense, the starter “Sunbeam” is much lighter in theme then the following tracks, “Dark Matter”, and the angry rock anthem, “Out of Time”, of whose lyrics uncannily mirror the sentiment of the people’s revolution begun on January 25th , 2011 in Egypt. Furthering the conversation, Jones sings about “The Green One”, the prophet/angel that has been referenced to appear at times of revelation and change in various sacred texts.

Jones, Halvorson, and company have released an engaging melodrama with even more melodies that resonate with repeated listens. The CD and download is available at www.cdbaby.com. Watch for dates of the touring production in 2011 via Jomama Jones Facebook page.

by JW Richard