Jon Gomm

The Faintest Idea (2022 Reissue)

  • Released: 19/08/2022
  • Label: Kscope
  • Genre: Rock

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As one of the pioneers of the modern fingerstyle sound, Jon Gomm has a rare gift for turning one instrument into what feels like an entire orchestra. The singer-songwriter's 2003 home-recorded debut, 'Hypertension', was nothing short of a musical revelation.

Things changed for Jon when landmark single 'Passionflower' racked up millions of views on YouTube & other media platforms in 2012 – with British legend Stephen Fry describing him on mainstream television as someone "playing the guitar in a way I'd never seen it played before" & "an all-round genius". The Faintest Idea's title is based on the notion that all of us, to some extent, are just 'The Faintest Idea', "It's an enigmatic title," says Gomm.

"There's a fine line between a metaphor & a pun, so I guess it dances on that" & explores the contrasts between the warmth of Gomm's acoustic articulation with more icy affairs, thanks to the synth parts & production work from Australian musician Andy Sorenson, together they have created a contemporary masterpiece.

Tracklist

Deep Sea Fishes ( 05:27 ) 
Cocoon ( 04:08 ) 
Dream Factories ( 04:52 ) 
Tempest ( 04:35 )
Butterfy Hurricane ( 05:28 ) 
Song For A Rainy Day ( 03:30 )
Universal Biology ( 06:52 ) 
Check You're Still Breathing ( 03:30 ) 
The Ghost Inside You ( 04:59 )
Swallow You Whole ( 06:14 )
Until The Sun Destroys The Earth ( 04:35 )

Soundwave

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jp4ZwMtoGA