Jon Young
Mother Jones
Orlando, FL, United States
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Past articles by Jon:
Gospel Music: The Gift That Keeps on Giving
Mavis Staples and Ray Charles keep the faith. → Read More
A Whimsical Return for Buke and Gase –
Their music is as vibrant and provocative as ever. → Read More
A Bold Departure for Sharon Van Etten –
“Remind Me Tomorrow” is a dramatic change from her past material. → Read More
The Flesh Eaters Are Back—and Still Spellbinding –
Chris Desjardins enlists old friends from X, the Blasters, and Los Lobos. → Read More
Joy to the World! Four New Christmas Albums You Won’t Want to Re-Gift –
Festive tunes from Old 97's, JD McPherson, and more. → Read More
10 Albums That Helped Me Cling to My Sanity in 2018 –
The year's picks from music-critic-at-large Jon Young. → Read More
This Archival Hendrix Release Takes Us Way Deep Into “Electric Ladyland” –
One disc of work sessions, just Jimi and a guitar, is spine-tinglingly intimate. → Read More
Travel Back to the ’70s With These Unreleased Bob Dylan Sessions –
Now we know what he meant by "blood on the tracks." → Read More
These Artists Are Demanding More From Their Audiences –
Julia Holter and My Brightest Diamond create rich sound experiences. → Read More
The Bottle Rockets Spin Charm Out of the Mundane –
"Bit Logic" is the perfect mix of rock and country sounds. → Read More
These Gospel-Inspired Artists Are a True Godsend –
The Louvin Brothers and Joe Simon have some music worth your while. → Read More
These Musical Sisters Excel in New Albums –
Katie and Allison Crutchfield, of Waxahatchee and Swearin', make beautiful—but separate—art. → Read More
Decades Later, Bobbie Gentry’s Music is Still Charming and Vibrant –
She was an easy fit for a variety of genres. → Read More
Joe Strummer’s Legacy Lives On in This Commemorative Album –
Sixteen years after his death, he is still electrifying. → Read More
Old Soul Tony Joe White Goes Back to His Blues Roots –
A mix of covers and original songs casts a powerful spell. → Read More
“Town Burned Down” Is a Searing Triumph –
With a personal backstory to boot. → Read More
“The Crossing” Is a Relentlessly Inventive Album –
Fiery guitars, orchestral pop, and Mexican and Italian backing make for an eclectic mix. → Read More
With His Electric Guitar and Rueful Vocals, Richard Thompson Rages In His Latest Album –
"13 Rivers" is a crucible of fiery emotion. → Read More
Listen Closely to Robin Bacior’s Latest Album –
It's far more than beautiful background music. → Read More
Mitski’s “Be the Cowboy” Tells Tales at the Edge Between Calm and Unhinged –
Tight, catchy, and unique. → Read More