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It is on rare occasions we hear a new record that recalibrates our understanding of the world around us; a point from which we can say, with confidence, we are no longer the same. Tobias Ben Jacob’s 2nd solo record ‘Refuge’ is 2020’s entry into this fabled and hallowed territory. In Jacob’s words, Refuge is an “ambitious new album of songs inspired by the stories of people at the heart of the global refugee crisis.” Each of the album’s 11 tracks offer a narrative from the perspective of displaced people from various turbulent locations including Mexico, Syria and Iraq. Rich with vivid imagery of place, landscape, climate, humidity, and aridity, it is a truly global record.

In telling these stories, Jacob harnesses a unique command of language, combined with a deep sense of empathy and understanding to make the listener truly feel the experiences, emotions, hopes and horrors of the people for whom he sings. Firmly highlighting the ‘Human Flow’ which binds us together, Jacob dismantles the harmful media narratives which do so much to dehumanise and misrepresent such people. As we listen, we become truly entwined with these gripping stories, both tragic and uplifting.  

At times freeform, at others metronomically precise each track is a different landmass with its own unique and interesting characteristics, much like the many varied, diverse nations and continents from which the album’s subjects originate. All the while it is all held together impeccably by the golden thread of Jacob’s dexterous fingerstyle guitar and deeply emotive vocal delivery.

Tobias Ben Jacob has built a solid reputation amongst audiences and peers alike as one of the standout performers and lyricists of the UK songwriting scene. ‘Refuge’ is an album to challenge its listeners sonically, philosophically and emotionally, fully solidifying Jacob’s position as an essential pillar in any record collection.

Tracks:  
01 A Bird Made out Of Clay
02 The Caravan
03 Reconciled
04 Dont See Much Football Anymore
05 Ether
06 Roya
07 One Grey Morning
08 Human Flow
09 Wave of Hope
10 White Tulips
11 I Never Wanted to Leave My Home

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