Name: Every Time
Duration: P00H03M55S
Description: The third track of JJ Smith's Debut EP '28 Club,' ''Every Time' begins with a simple travis-picking pattern before the ominous hum of a string quartet is heard growing. The sorrowful tone of the song is only heightened by the introspective and ponderous lyrics. This song effectively blends blues, folk, and singer-songwriter melodies that are only enhanced by the string arrangements.

Every Time

from 28 Club by JJ Smith

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The third track of JJ Smith's Debut EP '28 Club,' ''Every Time' begins with a simple travis-picking pattern before the ominous hum of a string quartet is heard growing. The sorrowful tone of the song is only heightened by the introspective and ponderous lyrics. This song effectively blends blues, folk, and singer-songwriter melodies that are only enhanced by the string arrangements.

lyrics

Oh, I went walking this morning
I’d stayed up thru the night

Couldn’t stop thinking ‘bout the meaningless things that
I couldn’t get right

Too comfortable in chaos
Too quiet to blend in

So when I find myself a-walkin’
It’s to gain distance from a sin.

Oh there’s another name for this
But it won’t come to light

Spinning my wheels on the same worn path
Still can’t bring myself to fight

I couldn’t tell you where the circle starts and ends
You’d think that I would know

But I come back from a-walking every time
With nothing more to show.

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from 28 Club, released March 30, 2022
JJ Smith

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JJ Smith Chicago, Illinois

JJ Smith pairs intricate guitar work and a dynamic vocal range to create an expressive spin on modern folk- rock.

Taking inspiration from artists such as: Hozier, Jeff Buckley, Nick Drake, and Led Zeppelin. . . JJ and his Band can be found playing at Venues and Bars throughout Chicagoland.

Fun Fact: Smith’s favorite album is “Led Zeppelin III.”

Contact: jjsmithofficial@gmail.com ... more

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May 4

The Cubby Bear

Chicago, IL

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