Soaring Melody
Jim Ward's latest incarnation is as a solo artist and his latest single 'Broken Songs' showcases his recent paired down sound, especially on the acoustic version (featuring Tegan from Tegan & Sara) which is a sweet low key number. It's still difficult to listen to his music without all the baggage (At The Drive In and Sparta especially) so it's the A side that really stands out here, as Jim is joined by a band and the song really comes to life. He hasn't lost his ability to write a catchy melody and this tune really soars on the chorus with his slightly broken voice full of feeling and wringing emotion from you as you listen. This track in both its incarnations bodes well for the new album 'Quiet In the Valley, On the Shores the End Begins' due out soon.