Durand Jones - Wait Til I Get Over [Blue Jay]

Durand Jones' Wait Til I Get Over is more than just an album, it’s a deeply personal memoir pressed into wax. Known for his powerhouse vocals with The Indications, Jones steps into the spotlight here with an unflinching solo debut, weaving stories of his Louisiana hometown of Hillaryville into a tapestry of soul, gospel, and blues.

From the aching vulnerability of “Lord Have Mercy” to the meditative title track “Wait Til I Get Over,” the record is a journey through memory and identity. Songs like “That Feeling” and “See It Through” explore the push-and-pull of leaving home to find yourself, while “Letter to My 17 Year Old Self” becomes a poignant message of hope for anyone who’s ever felt trapped by expectation.

What makes this album truly striking is how raw and human it feels. Jones doesn’t just sing about his queerness, his faith, or his family - he lays those truths bare, unpolished and real. It’s a love letter to Hillaryville, yes, but also a declaration of self-acceptance that feels universally resonant.

Pressed on stunning Blue Jay vinyl, this edition adds an extra layer of beauty to an already powerful record. Wait Til I Get Over isn’t just one of Durand Jones’s most intimate works – it’s an album that feels like it was made to be held, heard, and felt on vinyl.