Howard Jones

Howard Jones writes thoughtful lyrics, fits them well to music, sings in a supple, likable
voice and cooks up attractive, bubbling textures on his synthesizers. His debut album,
Human's Lib, proved that a synthesizer is as capable of soulful expression as a Hammond B-3
and that Jones is a songwriter to be reckoned with. Everyone from Paul McCartney to
Stevie Wonder has been touting his talent, and he's had a deserved run of succe... More >

Smarter than Cat Stevens. Sexier than Norman Vincent Peale. But not vice versa. And less soulful than either. (Grade: D)