Durand Jones & the Indications

Released in 2016 on Colemine Records, the self-titled debut from Durand Jones & The Indications is a landmark of the modern soul revival. Recorded for less than $500 in a basement in Bloomington, Indiana, the album's sonic character is defined by its technical limitations, which the band turned into a signature aesthetic. Utilizing a Tascam four-track tape recorder, the production is saturated with natural compression and a warm, dusty hiss that evokes the 1960s and 70s output of labels like Stax or Hi Records. While the Indications began as a group of graduate students playing for fun, this album catapulted them to the forefront of the 'New Soul' movement. The deluxe edition significantly expands the original tracklist with high-energy live recordings from Bloomington and Boston, showcasing the band's formidable stage presence and the raw power of their horn section. It remains a definitive example of how analog recording techniques can be used to create timeless, emotionally resonant music in a digital age.