The beauty of Jones’s voice projects an optimism that is, in these traumatic times, a balm for the soul.
Give the People What They Want finds Sharon Jones at her most vocally ferocious, lending a self-assured voice to the down and out.
While there’s something to be said for the band’s playing to its and Jones’s many strengths, there’s also something to be said for risk.
At times, I wanted to close my eyes to divert myself from the sea of images, since listening to music is a personal experience worth cherishing.
Jones is never less than a powerhouse, and the Dap Kings match her infectious energy every step of the way.