Jonny Polonsky - The Power of Sound

I have found myself deeply fascinated with the world of Jonny Polonsky. With his latest creation given to us via Loveless Records, I am allowed to become a wallflower on the partitions of his imagination. There is a power in his sound, and that sound is a rather majestic authority. Racing pianos, controlled drumming, and catchy power-pop guitar riffs layer and blend with beautiful confidence to entertain me on the aptly titled The Power of Sound. Polonsky’s voice is that of a man birthed with the power of seduction, my friend. There are airy sighs following everything he sings, and his brand of rock-trickery brings about all types of necessary disorder. And that all just from the first song, “Let Me Out.” All tunes are worth the mention, but I found myself falling head-over-feet for “My Secret Life,” “All Of This Freezing”—an acoustic guitar-driven tune—and “Where The Signs End,” a blues-infused, rock and roll track displayed with just a smidgeon of gloom and an ever-so haunting chorus. You will not be disappointed by The Power of Sound. If you find yourself disappointed, clearly, you should be more careful when calling yourself a fan of good music. This is ten tracks of deep, thought-out rock music made to make you drift into those forlorn corners of the psyche. Perfect for the drive home at night or for that rainy night spent inside with not a thing else to do. [www.jonnypolonksy.com]