I may possibly get into trouble for this, but whatever.



The point is, I love Jamie Lidell's new album, "Jim". It's funky and soulful, which is more than I can say for half these Soul artists, British, American, or otherwise. It's definitely got a classic retro soul vibe going on, but it is definitely forward thinking and pushing things forward.


Jamie's great. He's got the funkiness of Prince, the gritty soul of Otis Redding, the techno-whiz smarts of Aphex Twin, and the aesthetic quirkiness of David Byrne. And he is an absolute must-see in concert. The man sets his songs up right there on the spot like a sous chef. And he does it all by himself. Vocals, beatboxing, multi-track layering. This white boy from the UK is the bomb! Take that, Jay Kay!

I mean, seriously, you wouldn't even bother giving him a chance? Can't you just put that fucking Madonna CD down for a minute? Shit ain't even that good either. Nothing beats "Like a Prayer". But it's about the new Soul from the UK, and his name's Jamie Lidell.

Alright, I'll check him out on YouTube.
I already know I won't like him, but I'll give him a shot

its a great album..

BlaqueKnight said:

much as I love the new Al Green album (one of my favorites of the year, so far), don't you think it's basically the same thing? rehashed 70's soul? that's actually what makes most of this stuff better than contemporary-sounding r&b/soul, I think. to me, anyway.

Xcalibre said:

Al Greene is doing what he did back in the 70s. If you're an originator, nbody can say anything to you for doing what you do. For Jamie Lidell, its a 180 degree turn around. I hoped he would move forward, not backwards. He was born too late to be a 70s soul man. He did something different with Multiply. This...not so much. Its consistent, though - which is more than I can say for some of the other rehashers who are biting a style from an era they had no part of and copying an old style for profit.

My friend Dave keeps askin if I listened to the copy of Jim he gave me like a month ago.

I'll get around to it.

BlaqueKnight said:

Good songs are good songs, and Jamie has them. Yeah, he might've been inspired by classic soul music, but he spun it into his own electro-funk kinda way.

I saw him in concert this week too, and he was incredible too!!

i dig it i dig it i dig it

NWF said:

Good look. I just finished actually listening 2 this. Very nice.
Thanks 4 the recommendation.

If there's anything on it like "Multiply," I am so there. I freakin' love the song "Multiply."

jillybean said:

i still need 2 listen 2 that cd.

I think it was overlooked.. its a fantastic album

I bought this a few weeks ago. Love it!

Jamie is AWESOME. Multiply was a fantastic album, and the remix album, Multiply Additions is equally great. I was thrilled when Jim came out a few weeks ago and I was not disappointed. There are remixes for "Another Day" and "A Little Bit of Feel Good" available as well...all very creative and fun.

ANOTHER TIP: Go to jamielidell.com and sign up for his e-mail newsletter. They'll e-mail you a free mp3 remix of "Figured Me Out" from Jim.



If anyone can recommend similar artists/albums I'm all ears. Jamie has been my go-to-guy when I've O.D.'d on Prince over the past three years.

Jamie was one of those artist I discovered on myspace, when I come back around was the song that grabbed me right away. I know what blaqueknight means about so many artist rehashing the past but I think it is refreshing to hear it when it is done well, it kind of gives you that feeling that the old stuff did at one point. You can always tell when it comes from the heart and when an artist is just trying to be trendy and retro.

I am going to check out Jim now, I'm glad ppl are giving it a positive reviews, all the more reason to go get it.

another day
another way


open up!!!

woo hooooo!

"Multiply" had some of the hardest funk tracks on it.
"Jim" is anything but funky.These two albums have nothing in common at all besides his voice.Nothing.

Multiply is great.

Hell, Green Light is smoking. Love the way he does that chorus. Almost a Hall & Oates feel. Am I crazy?

it's not not working for me. kind of like eating warmed over turkey after thanksgiving.

Give it another go.

open up to you...


hoooo hooo hooo hoooo hooo


i usssed tooo worrrry...

Sing it

so far a few of the songs on Jim sound like they could have been Neither Fish Nor Flesh outtakes. I like it so far,but something about Multiply I like a little better so far

Thanks.. Great Find .. Good Music is Good Music..
So the Ears tell me!!!

Cinnie said:

BlaqueKnight said:

thanks, we got it


some people are enjoying it.. stop pissing in the snow
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