SINGLE REVIEW: Jon Peach - Air
Amidst the arcades, candy floss, bedraggled buildings and sense of a place on the decline Great Yarmouth is hiding a rare gem, or peach should I say. The seaside town's finest Jon Peach draws similarities to some of the greats on his stunning, captivating single 'Air'.
Having watched Jon's band Love Songs for Losers I have to confess 'Air' isn't what I expected. The raucous energy and full speed rock being replaced with something more sombre and thoughtful.
Coming in on a country vibe giving the feeling of a travelling song, one you'd listen to on a long drive down quiet country lanes. 'Air' shifts as Jon's raw, gravelly vocals are introduced with a bluesy, soulful feel and tones comparable to Bill Withers. As the track goes on Jon's voice grows into something larger with a likeness to the deep impact of Louis Armstrong. There's a plodding, pensive melody that includes some gentle Clapton-esq riffs and solos that are both understatedly electrifying with interesting reverb while also laid back and mellow.
'Air' examines the feeling of being lost within yourself; your sunshine has gone and there's no rainbows. It presents the idea of loneliness like no one really cares. 'Air' is a confession of being broken, you're existing rather than living, occasionally "coming up for air".
'Air' is a dark lyric teamed with a classic sound. Jon's vocals are sublime and the song's production is flawless. He is certainly one of Yarmouth's best kept secrets.
