Twentysomething (Special Edition) - Jamie Cullum > Reviews

Advantages: Soulful, Easy LIstening, Some Great Mixes of Old Favourites
Disadvantages: His Jazz Style May Not be to Everyone's Taste

I'm always a little wary when artists release special edition CDs not long after the release of the original. Is it just an attempt to suck more money out of the consumer? Has this artist dried up and is trying at one last shot at success? Thankfully the answer in the case of Jamie Cullum and his Special Edition of his acclaimed album "Twentysomething" is 'no'. The talent is clear to see, so much so that I look forward to his next album with baited ... Read review

Advantages: Great songs, well presented
Disadvantages: Can all sound the same

Jamie Cullum gets a lot of stick from some of my jazzer friends, claiming that he "isn't real jazz" and that he's a poor crossover artist. I must say I have to disagree - he has truely mastered the art of taking good jazz standards and making them his own, giving each of them an exciting twist that displays his true talent as a fine arranger and a fine musician. These Are The Days is my favourite song on the album, it has a funky edge to it which ... Read review