Laurence Jones - On My Own
The title of Award winning British blues rock musician Laurence Jones’ latest album tells a story, as do the majority of the lyrics across the 11 tracks that form On My Own, the singer-guitarist-songwriter’s first solo acoustic collection.
As his fans, and many who follow the blues rock scene will know, Laurence Jones has been living and suffering with Crohn’s Disease his entire adult life.
"The invisible disease" was particularly debilitating and detrimental to his health across most of 2025, leading to Jones having to re-evaluate the best way to manage his career (and the disease).
Such downtime led to Jones picking both himself and his acoustic guitar up, leading to the cathartic yet extremely upbeat positivity of On My Own, which sets the scene for Laurence Jones as a solo performer.
'One Life,' a traditional-styled acoustic blues complete with stomp-box backbeat, affirms that aforementioned positivity, lyrically moving from "down on my luck" reflection to the declaration that "you only get one life – you wanna make it right!"
The similarly paced 'Life I Made,' with handclaps effect backing, is the perfect follow-on song with its "learn from my mistakes" lyric leading to a more positive future.
That Laurence Jones is an old blues soul in a young man’s clothing is best exemplified on the title track, which has a nice, old school, country picking vibe about it.
The insistent backbeat and chorus chant blues of 'Get Back Up' is self-explanatory in both title and positive lyricism, while the up-tempo acoustic jangle of 'Ain’t Coming Back No More' is classic "I’m walking out that door!" blues.
'Change My Ways' is another that offers reflection before a new direction ("when l leave this town, I’ll be on that train!" sings Laurence Jones, lyrically dovetailing with the song’s train track stomp-rhythm); fuller bodied, acoustic jangle then returns for another reflective moment in 'I Gave My Life To You.'
'I’m Giving Up' is the other side of the 'Get Back Up' coin, but by keeping it up-tempo, the hope of a positive outcome wins out (a lyrical trait of the album, as are the Seasick Steve influenced acoustic rhythms and stomp-box backbeats).
The country-blues vibe of 'Do You Feel The Same,' along with its who’s-with-me? lyricism, makes for a purposeful, album highlight; following number, the more downtempo 'Middle Of The Night,' acts as the perfect contrast.
As stated at the top of this review On My Own tells a story, but that isolationist title isn’t entirely accurate.
Laurence Jones will be the first to tell you that working with Wayne Proctor has paid sonic dividends; the pair’s co-production is bolstered by a great mix from Proctor, who also engineered and mastered the album.
But it’s another relationship that is the most important part of Laurence Jones' life.
Singer-songwriter Amy Eftekhari is not just his fiancé but his unwavering support through difficult times.
No surprise then that final song 'Beautiful,' a vibrant country-blues with the vibe of early-era Doobie Brothers (no bad thing) was written about, and for, her.
It also makes for a fine finish to a solo acoustic album from an artist who has more than paid his blues dues.
Ross Muir
FabricationsHQ
As his fans, and many who follow the blues rock scene will know, Laurence Jones has been living and suffering with Crohn’s Disease his entire adult life.
"The invisible disease" was particularly debilitating and detrimental to his health across most of 2025, leading to Jones having to re-evaluate the best way to manage his career (and the disease).
Such downtime led to Jones picking both himself and his acoustic guitar up, leading to the cathartic yet extremely upbeat positivity of On My Own, which sets the scene for Laurence Jones as a solo performer.
'One Life,' a traditional-styled acoustic blues complete with stomp-box backbeat, affirms that aforementioned positivity, lyrically moving from "down on my luck" reflection to the declaration that "you only get one life – you wanna make it right!"
The similarly paced 'Life I Made,' with handclaps effect backing, is the perfect follow-on song with its "learn from my mistakes" lyric leading to a more positive future.
That Laurence Jones is an old blues soul in a young man’s clothing is best exemplified on the title track, which has a nice, old school, country picking vibe about it.
The insistent backbeat and chorus chant blues of 'Get Back Up' is self-explanatory in both title and positive lyricism, while the up-tempo acoustic jangle of 'Ain’t Coming Back No More' is classic "I’m walking out that door!" blues.
'Change My Ways' is another that offers reflection before a new direction ("when l leave this town, I’ll be on that train!" sings Laurence Jones, lyrically dovetailing with the song’s train track stomp-rhythm); fuller bodied, acoustic jangle then returns for another reflective moment in 'I Gave My Life To You.'
'I’m Giving Up' is the other side of the 'Get Back Up' coin, but by keeping it up-tempo, the hope of a positive outcome wins out (a lyrical trait of the album, as are the Seasick Steve influenced acoustic rhythms and stomp-box backbeats).
The country-blues vibe of 'Do You Feel The Same,' along with its who’s-with-me? lyricism, makes for a purposeful, album highlight; following number, the more downtempo 'Middle Of The Night,' acts as the perfect contrast.
As stated at the top of this review On My Own tells a story, but that isolationist title isn’t entirely accurate.
Laurence Jones will be the first to tell you that working with Wayne Proctor has paid sonic dividends; the pair’s co-production is bolstered by a great mix from Proctor, who also engineered and mastered the album.
But it’s another relationship that is the most important part of Laurence Jones' life.
Singer-songwriter Amy Eftekhari is not just his fiancé but his unwavering support through difficult times.
No surprise then that final song 'Beautiful,' a vibrant country-blues with the vibe of early-era Doobie Brothers (no bad thing) was written about, and for, her.
It also makes for a fine finish to a solo acoustic album from an artist who has more than paid his blues dues.
Ross Muir
FabricationsHQ
On My Own is out now. Purchase physical copies of the album (CD & Splatter Vinyl) at: https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/category/all-products
Amy Eftekhari, who releases her new EP in February, will be special guest support on Laurence Jones’ 2026 solo tour dates. Full list of dates, and tickets, here: https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/live
Amy Eftekhari, who releases her new EP in February, will be special guest support on Laurence Jones’ 2026 solo tour dates. Full list of dates, and tickets, here: https://www.laurencejonesmusic.com/live