James Morrison is 21 and from Rugby, his current record You Give Me Something can be heard playing most of the time on the radio and its catchy, so you'll probably have heard it.
His music has a soul feel, and having sighted his influences as Cat Stevens, Otis Redding, and Van Morrison (I dont think a relative )his debut album Undiscovered is a great one. Another new talent who is bringing something different to the table is a welcome refreshment into the song writting world. Gosh having said that there are some great new people about at the moment.
1. Under The Influence 2. You Give Me Something 3. Wonderful World 4. Pieces Don't Fit Anymore 5. One Last Chance 6. Undiscovered 7. Letter 8. Call The Police 9. This Boy 10. If The Rain Must Fall 11. How Come 12. Last Goodbye 13. Better Man
The best tracks are Under The Influence is a passionate love song set to florid piano and rich string arrangements. The current release You Give Me Something is really strong and catchy, rich with instruments complimenting his amazing voice which sounds effortless. there is a touch of John Legend about him.Wonderful World is full of brass and pucussion and has fabulously strong lyrics. Undiscovered is a catchy piano based track, whilst If the rain must fall is a real soul bassy track with great vocals. How Come is instantly likeable and catchy a little more upbeat and strong. The powerful soulful voice in the accoustic Better Man demonstrates his vocal range and great texture, a great song, where you can clearly pick up his influences.
This is a guy that will take your breath away, his voice is truly moving and his album is a must have.
A great singer and great song writter, definitely worth a listen.
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Advantages: James has a pleasant voice Disadvantages: Most of the songs are dull
TheIncredibleCheeseSandwich 10.04.2009 (10.04.2009)
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Review of Undiscovered - James Morrison