Meet Robert Jordan an artist based in America in the Boulder and his latest creation – Vincent And Theo is a blend of various genres that may include; alt, art rock, indy rock as well as rock pop. This album is a combination of ten songs recorded at Far and Away Studios in Boulder, Cooper Gray as a guitarist and arrangement by the eminent musician Geoff Grey; this album also has guest appearances by Larry Coryell on guitar and Janis Ian, With David Snider as the producer of the album. Using intense voice and heavy, thoughtful harmonies, “Vincent And Theo” opens up for aesthetic contemplation of dreams.
Starting with “Over For Good,” a rock mid-tempo written with cool strings and drums that foreshadow what is to come. Then comes the more fun and lively song, “Invisible Friends” depending on the lyrics with catchy chorus, “Beautiful Wife” and “Too Beautiful for Words” are the love songs, which are entitled to be called so since they discuss the main idea of love connection between two people.
“Song for Bob” and “Over For Good” brings out the rocker in them and gives a feel of a rock band, a fresh tempo from the pondering tunes of the album. “In Heaven” is very suitable as one of the tracks with the primary vocals. The song’s words deal with a deeper desire and the search for purpose in life as the listener meditates on their existence.
Only “Purgatory,” which is an obviously debating song, remains to disapprove concepts of the organized religion, especially Christianity and Catholic Church in particular, on the concept of hell or damnation. Jordan criticizes these doctrines by coming up with lyrics which when analyzed, one is forced to think about the effects they will have on children.
“Sky” is a stunning dobro ballad, proves that Jordan has the ability to provide beautiful moods and memories in his music, and “Letting Go” is the last song on the Album and it speaks of the letting go process and finality, something to think about in the end.
Specifically, listeners will find it hard to categorically locate Robert Jordan’s “Vincent And Theo” because it has cross-cutting facets of folk rock that are underscored by sundry of strands and tones.
