Soul-Junk will probably win the award for most authentic stylistic changes by any band: always experimental, but swinging fully into all forms of indie, electronic, alternative, hip-hop, and rock. 1961 is labeled as a “return to core-band archaeopteryx rock form.” So the hip-hop and electronic are gone and the guitars are back in front? Seems like it. This album hearkens back to the original Soul-Junk that many readers might be familiar with – catchy, quirky, a little heavy, really “alternative”, a bit indie, and all Soul-Junk. Somehow Glenn Galaxy makes singing Bible verses sound cool. Most people fail at scripture lyrics to be honest… but I could listen to Galaxy’s take all day long. This incarnation of Soul-Junk also sees several of John’s family (and children) joining him in the fold. From what I can tell, this is a digital-only release, but it screams to be released on vinyl. Here is hoping that happens.
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