Rev. Victor JonesCommon Christian
Sharper Brothers Records (2013)
By Bob Marovich for The Black Gospel Blog
You wouldn’t expect to hear reggae emanating from a pastor living in the snow belt city of South Bend , Indiana
Evoking the early days of Jamaican dancehall and reggae, “Equally Yoked”–a song about Christian marriage that Jones sings with his wife, Ernestine–has a raw, DIY production sensibility, prominent electronic keyboard, and infectious island rhythm. The sound appears again on “I Know Somebody,” which chronicles the Lord’s infinite abilities. On the other hand, “Never Met a Man” finds Jones offering a solidly soulful, shouting delivery while supported by a humming male quartet.
The collection would have benefited from more songs and less severe edits, and the couple’s commentary on “Gospel Fest” sounds read from cue cards.
Now living in South Bend, Rev. Jones was born in Chicago Greenville , Mississippi
Two of Five Stars
Pick: “Never Heard a Man. ”
Written by : Bob Marovich
Bob Marovich is a gospel music historian, author, and radio host. Founder of Journal of Gospel Music blog (formally The Black Gospel Blog) and producer of the Gospel Memories Radio Show.
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