PJ BOND – You Didn’t Know I Was Alphabetical

reviewed by Garrett Lyons cd, music, vinyl | jackson | February 19, 2010 at 12:02 AM

You Didn’t Know I Was Alphabetical is a brilliant collection of songs ranging from Matt Pond PA to early Wilco folk-rockers. The whole album ebbs and flows from one emotional chord to another with ease. “Skin and Bones” is a hauntingly beautiful track with gorgeous vocals; PJ Bond’s voice goes from folk star to quivering beauty and never misses a note. The entire album sonically wraps around your ears like a big comfortable auditory sofa. The only minor flaw is that some songs feel a bit disorganized at points. It’s not enough to lead you to throw the album away, but it can be a bit distracting from what is otherwise spot-on throughout. Any listener looking for strong guitar and vocals will love this record.