I'm a big fan of the Montreal quartet Jonesy. They mix UK Glam Rock with the looseness of The Faces and create mini anthems that demand you sing along with. This is a little different to the debut album which added bigger elements of New Wave and Punk Lite.
There is definitely a real 70s vibe, splendidly so. The opener, (I Don't Do) Blondes (No More) is joyous and adds piano that is very Ian McLagan. Gudbuy is pure 1974 UK Glam Rock down to the stomps and revives a time when music was about Singles and Fun.
(If It's Not Rock & Roll) Go To Hell is rockier with some blazing Guitar, but still manages to retain the stomp, although it is a little heavier. The wit is also present with a Smoke In The Water line followed by that particular riff.
Furry White Fury completes the EP adding all the trademarks in one song. With its Glitter Band feel, particularly in the chorus and the sleazy lyrics. It reminds me a lot of Ulysses and I can give it no greater compliment.
The production is deliberately of the period as is the suggestiveness in the song titles. Jones couldn't be accused of being Right On, but it does take me back to a time when music was about the joy of the song, not the lyrics and this is a splendid listen. Buy the debut album while you are at it.
You can listen to and buy the EP here.
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