| Tuesday, March 25, 2008 |
| The birth of "Spring" |
Since this seems to be the week of birthdays so far, I figured I'd keep up the congruency as a way of announcing the release of Jon's 3rd solo EP, "Spring." The track listing is 1. March (a prelude for spring) 2. Love Isn't Made 3. In My Arms 4. Baptize My Mind 5. Your Love Is Strong 6. Revenge
Jon introduced his latest release in an email like so:
the flowers are here, the skies are blue, and the water is starting to warm up a bit. And the spring EP is out there, ready for your ears and mind.
Tomorrow the boys and I embark for the colder climes for our spring tour with TWLOHA. I'll take a little bit of the pacific sand with me to help get me through the month away from home. So, if you're up in the colder spots longing for spring- the EP should help bring you out west.
The musical journey that these EPs have taken me on has been one of the most challenging, fulfilling process I've ever been a part of. Thanks to everyone who has walked with me along the way.
enjoy spring! jon
To listen to the songs in full, check out Jon's myspace page; to buy the EP directly from Jon, click HERE; and to get more info on Spring (lyrics, etc.), visit Jon's site
There are already some reviews of Spring out there, and even though I personally don't like reading reviews, this one interested me. Excerpt:
I think “Spring” is Foreman’s most ambitious EP yet. In recent years, his songwriter has taken on a bleaker tone (one need only look at the tracklisting for the last two Switchfoot records to know what I mean). “Spring” is quite a mood shift from the first two EPs, and the instrumentation reflects this wonderfully. From the opening bars of the first track (”March - A prelude to Spring”) you will realize you are being treated to the best, the indie music scene has to offer: honest, intelligent lyricism treated to a lush backdrop of graceful guitar chords and up-beat brass. There is a hint of style of Beirut in this track, a style which complements Jon’s distinct vocals.
...Jon somehow topped his efforts in “Fall” with this latest EP; some of the best solo work I’ve heard in a long while. I am almost breathless in my expectation for “Summer.” Having reached the mountain top, one’s first inclination is to take a second or two to breathe the air up there, relish the moment…and then look around for any other peak that may be higher. The search for perfection, being never fully acheivable, is never fully ‘enough.’
But that has never stopped Jon from trying, and he inexplicably continues to draw closer
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posted by gellie @ 8:04 PM  
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"Your Love Is Strong" is cuter than ever been! my favorite! and "Revenge"!
aaaw Jon, i wish i could have your mind ^^ I love spring! and the EP too! take care! peace³ from BRAZIL
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Thanks for linking to my review. As I said, I think "Spring" is my favorite EP yet and I cant imagine how Jon can top it with "Summer." But I've learned to not under-estimate him.
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I hope there is a DF soon. Wow...I am craving one, Andy! Oh and Spring = Luff!
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oh great review. it made me smile for sure! happy birthday, spring ep. thanks jon.
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"Your Love Is Strong" is cuter than ever been!
my favorite!
and "Revenge"!
aaaw
Jon, i wish i could have your mind
^^
I love spring!
and the EP too!
take care!
peace³ from BRAZIL