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With "Come Undone," Jackson Waters, the 5-piece modern rock band out of Arkansas, lives up to the expectations set up by their earlier EP, "Center of Attention."
“Come Undone” offers eleven tracks of pop-rock with a Southern edge, a radio-friendly blend that easily straddles hard and soft rock while supplying an endless stream of hooks. Keyboardist/lead vocalist David Leonard and his merry band (guitarists Toby Friesen and Jesse LaFave, bassist Brian Meek, and drummer Ryan Hawk) were students at John Brown University in Arkansas when they discovered their common desire to reach young people through music. Their dynamic live show and infectious pop rock sound won Jackson Waters quick notoriety in the Midwest, which spread swiftly following the EP release, making an impact on both iTunes and Myspace. (Read Suite review of EP "Center of Attention" here). The band’s Christian perspective fares and thoughtful lyrics found them a place on the TV drama One Tree Hill, their solid musicality winning them the youth platform they had desired from the first. The first track to really grab you by the throat is the haunting title track, its Southern grit coming on strong right out of the gate, Leonard’s vocals climbing easily yet passionately over the twanging guitars. The tender “Jamie’s Song” follows, a perfectly placed emotional howler. Jackson Waters shows its easy diversity with mid-tempo track “One More Day,” a twelve-string pacing restlessly through the sparkling keys. The less-is-more approach of “Center of Attention” is quite effective; the standout track offers insightful lyrics, ethereal vocals and bluesy chord changes leading to a startling electric bridge. “Come Undone” takes another sharp turn to the right with the next track, the completely irresistible “Ready to Find Love,” a sunny pop-rocker with a soaring melody line that just won’t quit. “Different” celebrates the joys of new life with slammin’ rock beats, and closer “Let It Fly” lifts you by the seat of your pants with its pounding rhythms, melodic changes and Leonard’s unfailing vocals. I think it’s safe to assume that the upward trajectory of Jackson Waters will only continue with the release of “Come Undone” from Word Records this March 6th. It just makes sense.
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