Jamie Lidell - Jim
Artist: Jamie Lidell
Title: Jim
Label: Warp
In the world of dark-haired, soulful white boys Jamie Lidell is, to me, the most satisfying. A balanced eccentricity, a controlled and impressive voice, and live shows that match the ginger of his records make him an artist to enjoy and pay attention to.
Jamie Lidell - “Little Bit of Feel Good”
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I would say derivative if I didn’t feel such joy coming through his voice. Instead, I’ll say he is heavily influenced by American soul music and inner-city funk and pop. This is a simple, lovely song with a great band. You can stay right on the surface with his fun lyrics and soulful voice; you can also hear the really good music underneath, bobbing and balanced with percussion, horns, and synth elements hopping in harmony.
Jamie Lidell - “Hurricane”
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More rocky and driven than the bobbing song above, “Hurricane” exudes the energy of a song right out of The Commitments.
For more info on the Jamie Lidell phenomenon, check out his official site here. There is also an extensive interview with Jamie on The Believer website, written during the tour for his last major album Multiply. You can also buy his album.
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