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HOMELAND, USA

by Spartacus Jones

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released July 23, 2020
Trumpet: Frank Campos
Piano: Molly MacMillan
Bass: Harry Aceto
Flute: Matthew Clauhs
Additional vocals: Jennifer Middaugh


Artfully expressing a heartfelt dystopian image of the current American sociopolitical climate, Spartacus Jones' Homeland, USA expertly blends elements of Jazz and Bossa Nova with a lyrical exposition from the perspective of the powers that reign - setting threats towards any actions or attitudes that might be deemed unpatriotic against a vibrant soundscape of bright horns, agile bass, skilled flute, boldly driving percussion!

Fantastic work! The instrumental work on this track is stellar - very immersive and driving energies, very skillful executions. Great solo features from the flute and trumpet, and the bass guitar work is phenomenal! The vocals are really endearing - wonderfully approachable for the subject matter, and well-performed in the sound.

Lyrically, this is perfect! It does a great job of expressing the perspective without being so heavy handed as to alienate listeners who may need to hear it. Fully engaging work of Jazz-Protest - awesomely assembled!
The lyrical content of Homeland, USA might enrage a portion of the population, but the honest reflection upon the current state of domestic affairs is enough to engage those that are paying attention - while the immensely skillful Bossa Nova and Jazz stylings of Spartacus Jones and his compatriots are more than enough to intrigue fans of passionate and virtuosic playing. Listeners with an ear for talent and a heart for truth will find Homeland, USA to be enlightened, alarming, and musically satisfying! - Jon W.

About the Reviewer:
Jon Wright is a trained multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and music educator with nearly twenty years of experience in the field. Working with musicians and their individual sounds is his passion and profession, and he strives to interact with and understand every aspect of the production process - from theory and songwriting to recording and mastering. He continues to teach students of all ages and is currently collaborating with artists in a wide variety of genres.

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Spartacus Jones Ithaca, New York

Singer-songwriter, composer-arranger-producer from Chicago, now based in Ithaca, NY.
He describes himself as "old school," and a "misanthropic recluse." He enjoys keeping company with horses and his mouse.

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