I saw Sharon Jones open for, let's just say, the top touring act of the decade, and I was instantly impressed by her timelessness. Or, more specifically, her perfectly conceived throwback sound: the all-black dress, the high heel strut, the wailing, soulful vocals over sturdy bass grooves.
I Learned the Hard Way is even more of a time machine. Unlike Amy Winehouse, who adds a little 21st century subject matter and production flair to her retro homages, Sharon Jones is entirely old school. The result is a fresh batch of beautiful old soul.
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