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Home ยป ๐Ÿ”ฅ ALBUM REVIEW: On My Own โ€“ Laurence Jones ๐Ÿ”ฅ

๐Ÿ”ฅ ALBUM REVIEW: On My Own โ€“ Laurence Jones ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Michael by Michael
28 January 2026
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Comic-style album poster featuring Laurence Jones playing a guitar, with bold title 'The Riff Report' and 'Laurence Jones On My Own' centerpiece.

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Stripped back. Soul exposed. A bluesman standing tall on his own two feet. ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜


Alright buttโ€ฆ this one hits different. No big theatrics, no over-the-top madness โ€” just raw honesty, grit, and a whole lot of soul. ๐Ÿ˜ค๐Ÿบ

With On My Own, Laurence Jones dials things back and lets the music do the talking โ€” and fair play, it speaks volumes.

This isnโ€™t about showing offโ€ฆ
This is about feeling every single note.


๐ŸŽง THE SOUND โ€“ STRIPPED, BLUESY, AND FULL OF HEART

This album feels personal. Proper personal. โค๏ธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

  • ๐ŸŽธ Guitar: Clean, expressive, and dripping with emotion
  • ๐Ÿฅ Drums: Minimal, supportive, and never overplayed
  • ๐ŸŽค Vocals: Honest, slightly raw, and full of character
  • ๐ŸŽถ Vibe: Blues rock with a reflective, introspective edge

Itโ€™s the kind of record that makes you stop what youโ€™re doing and justโ€ฆ listen.


๐Ÿ’ฟ TRACKLIST โ€“ HEART ON THE LINE

  1. ๐ŸŽธ On My Own
  2. ๐Ÿ’” Broken Man
  3. ๐Ÿ”ฅ Live for the Moment
  4. โšก Into the Fire
  5. ๐ŸŒ™ Midnight Blues
  6. ๐Ÿ–ค Hold On
  7. ๐ŸŽค Let Me Be
  8. ๐Ÿ’ฃ Burn It Down
  9. ๐ŸŒ… Rising Again
  10. ๐ŸŽถ Final Goodbye

๐Ÿ”ฅ STANDOUT TRACKS โ€“ PURE EMOTION

๐ŸŽธ โ€œOn My Ownโ€

Title track sets the tone perfectly โ€” stripped back and brutally honest.


๐Ÿ’” โ€œBroken Manโ€

Emotional and raw. Hits right in the chest, this one.


โšก โ€œInto the Fireโ€

Adds a bit more bite โ€” still emotional, but with some grit.


๐ŸŒ™ โ€œMidnight Bluesโ€

Late-night, lights-down, proper blues vibes.


๐ŸŽค SOUL SPOTLIGHT โ€“ LAURENCE JONES UNFILTERED

Letโ€™s not overcomplicate it โ€” Laurence Jones lays it all out here. ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ”ฅ

Thereโ€™s vulnerability in the vocals, control in the guitar work, and a sense that this album actually means something.

No masks.
No gimmicks.
Just the real deal.


๐ŸŒ FOLLOW THE ARTIST โ€“ KEEP IT REAL ๐Ÿค˜

Stay connected with Laurence Jones:

  • ๐ŸŒ Website: https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/laurencejonesmusic
  • ๐Ÿ“ธ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurencejonesmusic
  • ๐Ÿฆ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Laurence_Jones
  • ๐ŸŽต Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1LaurenceJones
  • โ–ถ๏ธ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenceJones

๐ŸŽธ THE VERDICT โ€“ TOO STRIPPED BACK OR JUST RIGHT?

Short answer?
Just right, mun โ€” this is proper heartfelt blues rock. ๐Ÿค˜๐Ÿ”ฅ

On My Own proves you donโ€™t need massive production to make an impact โ€” just talent, honesty, and a bit of soul.


โญ RIFF REPORT RATING: 8.6 / 10 โญ

๐Ÿ”ฅ RIFF REPORT BREAKDOWN:

  • ๐ŸŽธ Guitar: 9
  • ๐Ÿฅ Drums: 8
  • ๐ŸŽค Vocals: 8.5
  • ๐ŸŽถ Songwriting: 8.5
  • ๐Ÿ’” Emotion: 9.5
  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Replay Value: 8
  • ๐Ÿค˜ Overall Vibe: 9

๐Ÿบ FINAL THOUGHTS

Sometimes less really is more.

And this album proves it.

Stick it on, turn it up (just a bit ๐Ÿ˜…), and let it sink inโ€ฆ

Because this one?

It doesnโ€™t shoutโ€ฆ it speaks. ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿค˜

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Michael is the founder, editor, and chief riff wrangler of The Riff Report, an independent Welsh rock and metal publication built by fans, for fans. ๐Ÿค˜ A lifelong rock and metal fan, he spends much of the year covering festivals, gigs, bands and the incredible community that keeps the scene alive. From massive headline shows to grassroots venues and rising artists, Michael is passionate about sharing the stories, music and people that deserve to be heard. Proudly Welsh. Proudly Loud. Always chasing the next great riff. ๐ŸŽธ๐Ÿ”ฅ

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