Charles Campbell-Jones

"SINGLE OF THE WEEK 3

CHARLES CAMPBELL JONES – Most Mathematicians (Bronze Rat) - Charles Campbell Jones has a ‘problem’, you see last year Charles released the finest song of 2006 in the shape of the progtastic Stars. An epic song with the power to grab you and take you right up there, a melodic sky touching tour de force and absolute treasure, the yardstick by which everything he does must now be judged. And there’s the “problem”, Stars is just so so magical, Stars took us there instantly, and takes us there again every time we play it (and we play it lots), Stars is just too damn good! Everything else Charles Campbell Jones does is in the shadow of Stars. Most Mathematicians is subtle, Most Mathematicians takes it’s own sweet time to take you where you want to go, it does though, Most Mathematicians is every bit as good as Stars only it takes a little time to realise that. When you take the time to look and see (and see all the dirt on the floor) and you’re soaking in sweat without ever noticing how hot you were getting (and your shirt is soaked through). Let's cut to the chase with some hyperbole, see if you sit up and take notice because with songs this good Charles Campbell Jones really should be all over the mainstream radio and on your late night music TV and selling albums in millions and winning Brit awards, he should be a household name. Most Mathematicians just went on a downbeat and sent that knowing shiver down my spine. Look, he’s the new Jeff Buckley, only he’s better – is that enough over-the top hyperbole for you? Here they come, here comes that buzz and that bus that takes you home and those subtle strings and those understated choirs of mellotron-like sky touching moments are here and he’s done it again." Organ



"The impact of Campbell-Jones' devilishly soulful blues can be an overwhelming experience, especially on 'Stars'. There is something enigmatically sensual about this song and Campbell-Jones' delicious vocals that are reminiscent of James Hall at his outrageous best. It has a morbid sexuality and a provocative nasty edge. 'Winter Palace' is a mellower yet somehow equally intense affair that ever-so-slightly resembles what Pleasure Forever, David Bowie and Jeff Buckley might get up to at a sleepover after the booze and cigarettes had long run out." - New-Noise.Net



"Twee prog bunkum.Reminiscent of Gilbert O'Sullivan singing Clair backed by Van Der Graaf Generator." - Classic Rock.