"Denis' charming voice lend this release the feeling of a stripped-down male version of a Coco Rosie record, if Coco Rosie weren't so disappointingly pretentious."
warprecords
"The debut album from Manchester's Denis Jones arrives after the man's grafted and pulled himself all over the place perfecting his working man blues. Comparisons with John Martyn, (arguably) the pioneer of the British blues-folk-rock tradition are not without warrant, while the no fear attitude of Tunng or Psapp in the use of electronics and sequencers makes for a surprising dovetail. Comes in some of the most unique packaging we've ever seen. Fold-out plastic case with fabric inner and individually etched number of only 500.this week's thoughts...Hi,Your attention is needed for a new folk hero in the form of Manchester's Denis Jones. Drawing comparisons with the likes of John Martyn and Tunng this is set to have A&R hounds frothing at the mouth, so get on this early. Oh and the packaging is just wonderful too!!"
Darryl_Piccadilly Records
"There’s something about his willingness to experiment, his bravery and risk-taking that makes him stand slightly aside from the now dissolving world of folktronica, this music is left of centre and quite happily so – if Denis wants to make noise he will do, and if he wants to make your heart weep then that’s okay too. It’s nice to hear a new generation of artists taking on so many different influences at the moment – I guess we can say that’s the power of the internet? Maybe file sharing does have its place in the music scene eh? ‘Humdrum Virtue’ is a mighty promising start from an artist who we should be seeing a lot more from in future…"
Boomkat.com
"Expect Skelmersdale in Lancashire to arrive on the musical map very soon thanks to the rhythmical folk of Denis Jones...........his performances are utterly engaging. Sat in his stocking feet and rarely opening his eyes, Joness mournful voice fills the stage over beatboxed rhythms, looped samples and staccato guitars to beguiling effect."
Lianne_Music Week Magazine
"Lancashire born Denis Jones is a 24 year old self-taught guitarist, who plays a uniquely textured blend of rhythmical future-folk.Denis draws inspiration from a wide range of traditional, song-based music, inventively blending these influences with modest experimental electronics. Whilst striving to maintain a song writing philosophy that generates a pure emotional response, Denis never overcomplicates this process and, even with the technical appeal of the live performance, he remains true to the initial drive of emotive creativity.Comparisons have been drawn with One World era John Martin mixed with Tunng and re-assembled through a Basic Channel filter.In recent years Denis has played regularly around the country, including current support slots for Coco Rosie, Ella Guru, Steve Tilston, Bent, bone box, Okkervil River, The Boats, Merz, Jack Rose and Chris Corsano."
Mark ward_Piccadilly Records
"Denis Jones is at ease as he casually creates a myriad of sounds with his trusty loop pedal. This is the modern day equivalent of a one man band, without the cumbersome inconvenience of a big drum on your back, he even throws in a touch of beat boxing just to mix things up a bit. At grass roots though this is a beautiful, heartfelt acoustic offering with vocals that contain an urgency and sincerity that are utterly compelling."
Hellen Jones_XFM OnLine
"Denis Jones is a different breed of showman. No costumes. No guitar heroics. No vocal gymnastics. Just a craftsman at work, forging pieces of robust delicacy, labours that absorb him and absorb the audience...........Unassuming genius in action."
Pops_www.oppositiont.co.uk
"There is no suprise that denis jones keeps being invited back to play wherever he goes...he's quite simply one of the most exciting, engaging, inventive and purely entertaining performers you will see this year or next....."
People from_Humble Soul
"A potentially towering talent."
James Hinchcliffe_Manchester Music.co.uk