Translated from SOCIALCLUB'S BLOG:
"There is a familiar warmth in the reassuring voice of Jon Regen, which leaves me pleasantly perplexed ... An obvious similarity with Sting, a key instrumental inspired by Keith Jarrett, changes to the Billy Joel tones of a non-concealed suspicion of Randy Newman who do not leave me indifferent. A native of New Jersey, Jon Regen, currently on tour across Europe, has released his first album, the elegant LET IT GO, whose mix has been entrusted to the British producer John Porter (BB King, The Smiths). The track that follows, "Better Days," is posted for listening below. It's a nice ballad, intimate and optimistic - perfect to accompany my coffee and the perfect weather these days!"
From MAINSTREAM ISN'T SO BAD...IS IT?
"I've been listening to Jon Regen for a few weeks now, and every time I'd listen I'd scratch my head wondering who he sounded like.
Until, that is, I read Andrew's thoughts on it over at Carry You Away. Of course - Marc Cohn! Good call Andrew. In terms of style, both men have got that bluesy / jazzy feel to them that carries the tunes. Strong piano playing, both in terms of presence as well as prowess..."
From RESIDENT MEDIA PUNDIT:
"Regen skillfully proves that he’s a force to be reckoned with. Sentimental ballads such as “Better Days” and “Photographs of You” are certain to pop on a soundtrack or a TV show in the near future and lead single “Let it Go,” certainly has a rollicking movement to it that would make Michael McDonald smile."
From ICKMUSIC.COM:
"From New Jersey’s favorite son to another New Jersey native with a penchant for writing beautiful and moving songs. When I said in my review of Let it Go that it felt like home, this was the song that earned it that description. There is something familiar and warm not just to the timbre of Jon’s voice, but the song itself in the way it wraps around you and lifts you up."
"Sometimes an album just hits the mark. Let it Go is one of those records. There is something to it that just feels like home. Jon Regen has taken on the singer/songwriter genre from a point of view not often seen. The New Jersey native has a Jazz pedigree but the heart of a pop songwriter with the ability to make words and music move your heart through the arc of a relationship’s highs and lows.
From the first notes of the opening title track through to aptly titled “The Last Song” there is no emotional stone left unturned. I really struggled with what tunes to share with you all as there are no duds here. I choose the heartfelt “Better Days” and the beautiful “Finding My Way Back to Me”. Check these out and pick up the record at the links below so you can tell all your friends that you were listening to this guy before he hit it big."
"Let It Go is a wonderful album - it's full of depth, emotion and feeling from the beginning to the end. I've found it to be a very relatable album, with songs such as Photographs of You and I Come Undone."
"Let It Go has high folkpop credibility, with production work from the same guys who work with Teddy Thompson and Ryan Adams, and support from Martha Wainwright on vocals and the distinctive guitarwork of Andy Summers of The Police, but Regen's original songwriting and stellar performance are the real find here."
