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Jon Fritz:
When It's Over
Jon Fritzs new album, When its Over is somewhat difficult to classify. My best take places it somewhere in the realm of Folk/Southern Acoustic Rock with a distinct Eagles influence. Overall, the nearly solid compilation of droning ballads and tedious love songs lacks in interest or originality, and it will leave you wondering, Where have I heard that riff before? This is not to say that Jon Fritz is lacking in talent. Fritzs vocals are easy and well suited to the genre. Still, even these tend to drag against the background rhythms, causing an uncomfortable disconnect in almost every song. This, coupled with frequent, unnecessary guitar solos, undermines a lot of the songwriting and composition. When its Over is centered on themes of love and relationships. With every track, you are confronted with an outpouring of emotion that eventually becomes tiresome. Surrender, Somewhere in Her Eyes and Cold Hard Rain are all perfect examples of Fritzs never-ending pool of sentiment, with their longing lyrics against simple acoustic melodies. This romantic theme dominates the album with one abrupt and angry exception. After you have calmly settled into When its Over, Bitch comes as a surprise. And, it is one song that will truly capture your attention. Outraged and juvenile, the song is complete with voiceovers, manic laughter, and ample use of the word fuck in all its derivatives. It serves as an unsettling change in the albums tone. (As an added bonus, the radio safe version of Bitch can also be found at the end of the album.) A solid kitsch factor is its only appeal, as it borders on disturbing and does not complement the overall compilation. In the end, When its Overcompletes itself the way it began. Longing love songs, simpleton lyrics, and mild vocals dominate from beginning to end. Jon Fritz is a decent guitarist and singer, but the songwriting on this album is less than interesting. And, unless youre interested in hearing Bitch, theres little reason to pick it up.
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