The second album from producer/vocalist Jamie Lidell is absolutely stunning and, if it was not for the corporate nature of the UK music industry at the current point in time, he should be receiving major critical acclaim.
This is Jamie Lidell's second release after the experimental 'noise-tronica' of his debut, "Muddlin' Gear". While that was complex, and difficult to listen to, it sat well beside other Warp records artists like Squarepusher and Chris Clark. This album, however, is completely different.
It is true that Jamie Lidell, for this album, wears his influences on his sleeve; part Jackie Wilson, part Stevie Wonder, part Percy Sledge, part James Brown. In fact, in many respects, this album does sound like it could have been at least, if not recorded, in the 70s or early 80s. Yet, on closer listen, the production proves this to be a modern album; even in the most basic of tracks, such as "Multiply" or "This Time", there subtle complexities in the production which show Lidell's talent.
Fans of the first album may not be open to such a commercially viable album as this; "Daddy's Car" from the first album is the closest comparison point, and still that was uneasy listening. Yet, I can see this album impressing most; at times it may appear may be in the shadows of his idols, but tracks like "When I Come Back Around" and "Newme" show that he has a talent that is more than strong enough to stand up on it's own merits.
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