... 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 ... Read review
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album Pointless Nostalgic, Jamie Cullum signed to Verve in spectacular fashion with a million pound deal. If there was any pressure involved, Cullum certainly doesn't...
albumPointless Nostalgic, Jamie Cullum signed to Verve in spectacular fashion with a million pound deal. If there was any pressure involved, Cullum certainly doesn't l...
album Pointless Nostalgic, Jamie Cullum signed to Verve in spectacular fashion with a million pound deal. If there was any pressure involved, Cullum certainly doesn't let it show on his first album for the label. Where Pointless Nostagic was recorded with a student loan, the follow-up was made on analogue tape at London's Mayfair studios (where Radiohead and Oasis had recently recorded) and was produced by Stewart Levine (Simply Red, BB King, Masters at Work, George Benson). Like its predecessor, it finds Cullum lending his warm, distinctive voice to jazz standards and popular classics such as "What a Difference a Day Made", "Singing in the Rain" and "I Get a Kick Out of You". There are renditions of more contemporary songs too, most notably Jeff Buckley's "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" and Jimi Hendrix's "Wind Cries Mary", and Jamie's own material (written with his brother Ben), including the gently rolling "All at Sea" and the Van Morrison-esque title track. Difficult to know whether anyone is worth a million pounds, but Twentysomething certainly sounds like a million bucks and re-establishes Cullum as indubitably the coolest crooner on the block. --Paul Sullivan
album Pointless Nostalgic, Jamie Cullum signed to Verve in spectacular fashion with a million pound deal. If there was any pressure involved, Cullum certainly doesn't let it show on his first album for the label. Where Pointless Nostagic was recorded with a student loan, the follow-up was made on analogue tape at London's Mayfair studios (where Radiohead and Oasis had recently recorded) and was produced by Stewart Levine (Simply Red, BB King, Masters at Work, George Benson). Like its predecessor, it finds Cullum lending his warm, distinctive voice to jazz standards and popular classics such as "What a Difference a Day Made", "Singing in the Rain" and "I Get a Kick Out of You". There are renditions of more contemporary songs too, most notably Jeff Buckley's "Lover, You Should Have Come Over" and Jimi Hendrix's "Wind Cries Mary", and Jamie's own material (written with his brother Ben), including the gently rolling "All at Sea" and the Van Morrison-esque title track. Difficult to know whether anyone is worth a million pounds, but Twentysomething certainly sounds like a million bucks and re-establishes Cullum as indubitably the coolest crooner on the block. --Paul Sullivan
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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 ... ...who are unaware, Jamie Cullum is a young talented pianist who takes old favourites (as well as a couple of new songs) and plays them in his own jazz style. Now this may not sound like much, but surprisingly, unlike so many other artists out there, he makes the songs his own. There is nothing worse than an artist doing a cover of a great song, and simply singing it in the same way as the original, but just in their own voice. They add nothing to the ...
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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 ... ...I Could Have Danced All Night and I Get A Kick Out of You all show incredible musical maturity. However, if you listen to this album too much, the songs can all sound very alike - especially if you listen to this album next to some of his other albums. ...
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Album Notes: Young pianist/vocalist Jamie Cullum, made a sizeable splash in a post-Norah Jones world of jazz-influenced, acoustic-leaning singer/songwriters. Whether he's performing "Singin' in the Rain" in a Stevie Wonder style or channeling Jimi Hendrix through Stax via Van Morrison on "Wind Cries Mary," Cullum helps to redefine interpretive singing in the early 21st century on TWENTYSOMETHING. (Who says you can't play a convincing cover of Radiohead's "High and Dry" based on an Ahmad Jamal line) There is nothing slavish about Cullum's approach, as his soulful swinging and slightly ragged-edged crooning reveal a very musical soul. Playing off Cullum's charming presence, Stewart Levine uses analog production to give the proceedings a deep, warm glow.
Album Reviews: Q (p.44) - "[It] does go nice with Chardonnay and soft furnishings."
Titles on disc 1
1.: What A Difference A Day Made
2.: These Are The Days
3.: Singin' In The Rain
4.: Twentysomething
5.: But For Now
6.: Old Devil Moon
7.: I Could Have Danced All Night
8.: Blame It On My Youth
9.: I Get A Kick Out Of You
10.: All At Sea
11.: Wind Cries Mary
12.: Lover You Should Have Come Over
13.: It's About Time
14.: Next Year Baby
15.: Everlasting Love (bonus track)
16.: Frontin' (bonus track)
17.: Can't We Be Friends (bonus track)
18.: High And Dry (live from the South Bank Show/bonus track)
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