2/21/19
6:06 PM
I actually only found Jacob Banks because I won some free concert tickets, a day before the concert, so I had to rush listen to his material, but I’m really glad I did.
It’s cool to see how music makes a way into my life without me even realizing.
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At first listen, Jacob’s voice was reminiscent of a more raw and rougher tone of John Legend’s voice and musical style. The gospel and R&B genre that utilizes electronic components seem familiar, but in a way that isn’t overdone or excessive; the repetitive nature of his music would seem tiring or too duplicated, but instead has a way of being easy to take in and delivers the intent of his writing to the listener thoroughly.
Sincere and reflective— Jacob Bank’s Village seems to take from the many experiences of the multi-ethnical (Jacob was born in Nigeria, but grew up in Britain) 27-year-old singer’s life and condenses them into an album which paces the listener through recollections, hopes, and heartbreaks. Recently, I’ve begun to appreciate simplicity within lyrics a great deal and hence I feel like that’s a large factor of why I’m drawn to Jacob’s music— it’s simple yet, contains an intricate thought that’s expressed in a unique sense every so often that makes you lost in wonder to keep you listening.My personal favorite is “Peace of Mind,” that ends with a snippet of bonus track: “Pilot,” both of which seem minimalistic, quiet and straightforward, directly driving the emotions.
He’s pretty good live too, catch his concerts if you get the chance.
Listen to the album below: