Jon Roniger – Charmed Life

Releasedate: 01-09-2008
By: Sabine van Gameren

Jon Roniger is a songwriter from the USA. Just as many songwriters, they go European since their music is very popular at the moment. He’s not a debutant; “Charmed Life” which released on the first of September is his third full length. He also has a long list of past shows on his name.

Songwriters always make me smile for their flirting with the classic rock n roll sound of the great rock heroes like Rolling Stones, The Beatles etc… Jon Roniger is one of those as well. His voice is not overdosed with candy, but has a raw edge every now and then. And by the way, how rock and roll is it to thank your local Starbucks in the booklet of your CD? They kept the guys awake with the coffee, while they were producing a collection of songs with a playful sound in it. For example in the second song on the album called “Over & Over” there is a little merry-go-round sound in the background, while the next song “Only Human” starts with a typical James Blunt vision on music.
One of the songs which stand out most is “Electric” it has some up tempo parts in it and it very catchy. Definitely chart material. In “Falling Star” the raw edge is back and I got reminded again that I am listening to Jon Roniger.

The album can be seen as a collection of songs forming one; straight image of what Jon Roninger can offer you. The songs are standing apart together. There surely is a market for this music. If you are a fan of this genre “Charmed Life” is decent extension of your collection.

01. The Way I Feel 02. Over and Over 03. Only Human 04. Just a Shame 05. Charmed Life 06. Believe 07. Magic Wand 08. Perfect Evening 09. Hard Enough 10. Electric 11. Lips Like Candy 12. Falling Star 13. Can’t Wait To Get Home

Links:
Jon Roniger MySpace
Jon Roniger Official