Julian Lennon did an about-face on
Mr. Jordan, abandoning the polished mainstream pop of his first two albums for a darker, more rock-oriented sound.
Lennon also changed his style of singing, choosing a deeper timbre that was eerily reminiscent of
David Bowie -- which was appropriate, because the thick guitars that dominated the album were reminiscent of a kinder variation on
Bowie's early-'70s hard rock.
Lennon's new sound was promising, and he came up with a song, the minor hit "Now You're in Heaven," that fully supported his musical visions. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine