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Killing Time

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    Mixing blue-eyed soul vocals with swampy Southern Americana, Jonah Smith taps into a distinctive and inviting singer/songwriter groove on his nationally distributed debut for the Relix label (he has two previous indie records). The sound is similar to that of the Band, reinforced by the appearance of that group's organist/horn player, Garth Hudson. Even though Hudson only officially contributes to one track, his presence looms large over the project. Still, this is very much Smith's album, and it is his songs and especially his warm voice -- somewhat like a combination of the Band's Levon Helm and Richard Manuel -- that makes these tunes come alive. Most songs ride a midtempo rhythm, barely breaking a sweat but connecting by sheer melodic force and Smith's charming, low-key singing. There is also a touch of Elton John's Tumbleweed Connection in the rootsy sound. The production and especially the sympathetic horn charts support the songs in supple and subtle ways. "Everything Is New," in particular, floats by like a dream you want to remember more of. Characters in Smith's songs are generally a sad lot, but all are searching for, and expect to find, better days. David Soler's guitar, especially his pedal steel, bolsters these songs without calling undue attention to itself. The unhurried quality of the album in no way makes it bland. Rather, these gorgeous songs drift on clouds of electric piano with traces of gospel, jazz, and blues added to the Southern singer/songwriter style. Smith's talented four-piece band supports the sound without overwhelming the material. Those familiar with the work of Randall Bramblett are encouraged to check out Smith, since both wade in similar waters. An extra track not listed on the back cover, "I Feel More Like I Did Back Then (Than I Do Right Now)," finds Smith edging into Dylan's late-'60s period. There is a hypnotic quality to this release and production that, like the best albums, stays on the back burner yet beckons the listener back for another spin. (Hal Horowitz - Allmusic.com)

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Killing Time

We’ll drown in this horrible summer
Three stories up from the concrete vine
We’re taking a break from our clothes
And killing time

And I see you
Like a vision you appear
From the window I try to tell you something
But you don’t hear

This is no time for a heartbreak
The summer’s long and unwinds ahead
My only crime is love for love’s sake
Is all I said

And you’re there
Pretending not to see me
In my head
Climbing on my roof in your high-heeled shoes
Looks can be deceiving
In my mind a thousand times
In my mind a thousand times

You turn around
And you see my look is sincere
For a moment you let down your guard
And that toughness disappears

One thing leads to another
I call you now by your first name
The days grow shorter and shorter
And the summer wanes

Chorus

We’ll drown in this horrible summer
Three stories up from the concrete vine
We’re taking a break from our clothes
And killing time

Chorus

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from Jonah Smith, released June 27, 2006

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