Jeremy spoke in class today and everybody should be listening. This country folk singer from Arkansas who now resides in the Northeast (NY) has a lot of political views about the homeland, the president, and religion. Throw in some emotion filled songs with strong lyrics and you've got a raw artist waiting for his voice to be heard. His music makes it feel like the 60's protests in which artists spoke their views and not of their cash, money, and cars. James has some things you should hear.

In songs like Allegiance, James has a strong point of view in his lyrics. I like the hook. It works and is catchy. He likes using political America as his motivation to sing and write. His acoustic guitar play is simple and smooth but it does not override the words.

The Back Row is a song that has lyrics that are meant to be heard and this is where the focus remains. Jeremy's a very opinionated artist with this war song in which he also ties in religion with lyrics like "Like that man in the White House/waving his flag in the air/and I'm sitting in the back row/thinking I ain't got a prayer." Raw music and he pulls it off. But once again the lyrics and his definitive tone express his true feelings and the message he wants to send out.

Christmas in September has some simple acoustic guitar but gets away with it. He's the type of singer who wants the vocals to play the part in his music. A female voice (Joely Schwenk) joins him on this track and they blend quite well together. His raw voice mixed with her strong vocals make the refrain come alive.

Jeremy James is an excellent acoustic artist with lyrics that impress. If you like some raw music with an opinion this is the guy. Music that makes you think with a message for everyone.

--Dan Rondinelli - Northeast In-Tune Magazine, Feb 28, 2006