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When hope becomes grounded, when it feels more than the stirring of potential and optimism, that is when we proudly place our name to the endeavour we have been pursuing, when we state our intentions as more than honourable, but a promise in action…that is the point at times of the self-titled release; a short step from the placing of the subjective singular approach, a more enlightening and channelling of the exhibition of artistic renaissance to come.

In the five strong song E.P by H. Jack Williams, the sense of self is amazingly accurate, it is detailed, infinite, and leaves the listener not only wanting more, but unashamedly dedicated to the process of urging extra time from the musician; of imploring that in the midst of aural finality on this occasion, there might be a way to secrete extra via some long forgotten hidden function.

Following on from the gorgeous and tantalising Something About Hope, H. Jack Williams recharges and once again sets the dials of experience to a level where each moment is filled with the rogue elements of charm and cynicism alike, bouncing off each other like kinetic balls in flight fighting against the glass of indifferent times with energy and forthright belief that they, like the songs deserve to be free.

The tracks, Ain’t No More, Devil Road, Change, Already Dead, and Oh God are filled with motive, they have taken the opportunity to strike, and they, thanks to the impressive nature of the artist, have the means to disarm opinion and create tension in mobility. These are the kind of songs many shy away from, but they are the ones they need to hear, they are the tracks to which eloquent delivery preaches to the masses, not in condescension, but in earnest freedom.

A not-so-subtle addition to the impressive body of work already in the public view, one that flexes the muscles with fierce precision. H. Jack Williams once more builds on hope and finds himself showcasing sheer confidence.

Ian D. Hall