Arriving in our inbox and rightfully demanding our attention on a damp and dank Friday afternoon is the new single from John Jenkins - "I Don't Want TO be That Guy Anymore". Literally busting with life from the opening this guitar riff laden, organ fest is exactly what was needed to blow away any Bank Holiday blues. In truth it is more Americana in attitude than in actual sound, but it is too good to let pass by without giving it due attention.
The full band onslaught does subside somewhat into a more acoustic guitar sound for the first verse as John opens the vocals
"Tell me who you see?
I don't want to be that guy anymore
Tell me how you feel
About the things I did before"
It's an intriguing opening - what is this epiphany that has been reached and who's opinion does he value that much to announce this to and what on earth are the regrets that have led him to this point are all questions that don't really get answered yet that in no way takes away from the enjoyment.
"Ended up with nothing - except this misery
Guess It's all that I deserve - as the world punches back at me"
The cover of the release is quite poignant capturing someone staring into the mirror and maybe not liking what the see.
The lyrics do actually later point at a drink problem but without any real context as to what is driving it.
"Slept through my early morning calls
Drank far too much to face it all
And I could drink so much more"
With a cracking extended musical interlude it's just a great listen and sometimes that is all you need!