I don't usually review albums as I find that that this is quite a personal thing - you either like it or you don't. However, Jamiroquai's latest album, entitled 'A Funk Odyssey' challenges us to find a negative aspect of the sound and feeling encaptured within it.
'A Funk Odyssey' is J.K. and Co.'s latest album aftera few years of not producing much, with the exception of the headline tune for the movie 'Godzilla', which is called 'Deeper Underground' - which, incidentally, appears as a bonus track on 'A Funk Odyssey', as it was only released as a single and has never appeared previously as an album track.
In the style of previous Jamiroquai tunes, such as 'Canned Heat' and 'Virtual Insanity', 'Little L', which was the first single to be released off the album, has the trademark acid jazz funk beat and extremely catchy, if not intoxicating, bass line. Towards the end of the album is the track 'Picture of my Life', a perfect chill-out tune. I didn't realise how beautiful this song was until my partner played it to me. I must admit that when I heard it. my mood was immediately lifted - such is the effect it has - it's arrangement and composition is perfect!
I'm not sure of the price of this album, but I'm sure that it should be in the usual price bracket for a new album release, but do check your local record store.
11 out of 10!!!
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