Dan Jones and The Squids
We Live In A World That Is Out Of This World
(Daily)
Jones is among the hardworking lifers with taste and talent, keeping the dream alive that music matters. This is the Kansas City singer/songwriter's seventh LP over two decades, starting in Eugene, Oregon before returning to his native, non-coastal home. His bio speaks of support gigs with Mike Watt (who plays these Squids on his radio show), Dinosaur Jr., Steve Wynn, John Doe, Tav Falco, Pedaljets, Peter Case, and Minus 5, all hinted at in his fine music. But what he/they most remind me of is Watt's influence The Urinals/100 Flowers, in the way he breaks out homey tunes in the rush of spikier energy--like "My Favorite Lounge," which spits guitar glory with gusto following tight circular riffs, while hailing soulful, sweaty dives with honest bands. It's where you'd want to catch Jones and his cephalopods, happily blasting way.
(danjones1.bandcamp.com)
