New Jersey Stage 2017: Issue 2 | Page 34

11 strong modern rock tracks out to the marketplace via MelodicRock Records . “ Things We Hold Onto ” is a mature and honest look at a relationship with a past powered by a strong structure that lifts up the most melancholic melodic rock track in the collection . “ Suckerpunch ” sneaks up on you with a memorable chorus while “ What You Do ” recalls the best of Farley and Brown ’ s previous band 40 Ft . Ringo with familiar strains seemingly cut from their song

“ Origami Mommy .” Being Jersey boys we couldn ’ t help miss their nod to the Boss on “ Ain ’ t No Good ” with verses that sound like they ’ ve been riding in the back of a “ Pink Cadillac ” for part of the trip ! Still , this record is truly a grand opening on a solo flight that ’ s sounding real good , sounding real good ! Jason Minton is a native Tennessean who spent his life surrounded by the country music industry but grew up listening to the power pop pleasantries of

Watch a video for “ You ’ d Stick Out ” by P . J . Farley

NJ STAGE 2017 - Vol . 4 No . 2

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