
Sometimes you need a break from the 4/4 beat and the
electro-crunchiness that is sweeping across "
indie" dance floors. You need something you can groove to, sing along too, that's where
Jamie Lidell comes in. He some how manages to distinct himself from more mainstream modern blue-eyed soul acts similarly to how
Jamiroquai did it (shall I say?) at the turn of the century. Perhaps it is the influence of his label
Warp Records (
Aphex Twin,
Autechre, Sabres of Paradise) that helps him push the envelope in his genre. You gotta admit his voice is smooth, and his production is near flawless; yet it still feels like he is performing right next to you. Did I mention the hooks? You cannot have good pop music without a good hook.
So, he is back with a follow up to 2005's
Multiply, JIM - the new album - is in stores April 28/29, 2008.
Get a
free MP3 of the unreleased track 'Figured Me Out (LA Garage Mix)' by
signing up to the newsletter now. The track is not a full on club remix (thankfully) but definitely a jam.
From
Multipy and
Mutiply Additions (remix album):
MP3: When I Come Around (YSI)These next two tracks really showcase Jamie's voice.
MP3: Mulitply (In A Minor - Piano by Gonzales) (YSI)MP3: A Little Bit More (Herbert's A Little Bit Less Remix) (YSI)Only Jamie could pull off the moccasins with no socks look with class.
hahaha...
1 comment:
I just rediscovered Jamie Lidell (I previously only knew "A little bit more"). I can't get over "Multiply (In a minor key)". It's absolutely perfect-- both piano and vocals. Gives me chills. Thanks for posting!
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