I know there are a few other Jamiroquai fans on this site,so I thought I would start a thread about their upcoming CD.Just wanted to share some recent news and updates I've heard...


***According to a Sony record exec,the CD will likely be released in September or October.The first single could be released as early as June.

***Songs recorded for the new album include...

"Cannabliss"
"Shoot The Moon"
"A Funk Odyssey" ---obviously,this is an outtake from their last album,which was also titled 'A Funk Odyssey'.
"Black Devil Wife"
"Hollywood Swinging" ---this is a remake of the 1974 Kool and The Gang hit and it was recorded for an upcoming Kool and The Gang covers album (due on May 10th,by the way).But it's likely to appear on the new Jamiroquai album too.


*** The Neptunes have been asked to remix the first single,and possibly some other tracks on the album.

Am I the only one who can't wait for this CD? I'm STILL playing 'A Funk Odyssey' all the time

great! thanx for the info

Cool. Thanks Davideye.

Have you heard anything new lately about Remy Shand's upcoming album?

dayum he took quite a recess this new C.D> must be Hot as FIRE!

Stuart Zender returns to the group before the album is finished.

yeah i just saw the band in spain. they were writing the album. there for 10 days.

still manged to party though

they drove jay kays bentley all the way there

Just a question...

When Jamiroquai bring out a new album, how do you tell the difference between it and any one of their previous albums?

All their songs sound identical. They may as well just re-release their first album and claim that it's all new material - nobody would be able to tell otherwise.

Just my 2 (billion) cents worth.

Jamiroquai's first 2 CDs were great, 2 of the better LPs in recent memory. Their 3d was good, their 4th decent. The 5th was mediocre by their standards. But I will always be 1st in line to support The J because they make enjoyable if not always durable music.

I am looking 4ward 2 September.

>Jamiroquai's first 2 CDs were great, 2 of the better LPs in recent memory. Their 3d was good, their 4th decent. The 5th was mediocre by their standards. But I will always be 1st in line to support The J because they make enjoyable if not always durable music.<

That's interesting, because I've always been of the opinion that they only got better with each album. I thought A Funk Odyssey was easily their best, and one of the best albums of 2001.

jtgillia said:

It really is a matter of taste. I can't argue with you on "Funk Odyssey," because it's a good LP overall. I just think "Return of the Space Cowboy" is their best, with "Emergency on Planet Earth" a close second.

But it's good to know that The J has a good contingent of support here!

>It really is a matter of taste. I can't argue with you on "Funk Odyssey," because it's a good LP overall. I just think "Return of the Space Cowboy" is their best, with "Emergency on Planet Earth" a close second.

But it's good to know that The J has a good contingent of support here!<

psykosoul said:

THAT would be cool!! I have a live cd of theirs and he kicks ass. I really mis his licks on the band's later albums. I love the live version of Hollywood Swinging.

DavidEye said:

Thanks, DavidEye! It's about friggin' time we get some friggin' product from one of the last great funk bands. Yeah, I said it and I'm sticking to it.

Haystack said:

Actually,their albums do NOT all sound alike,which is why many of their longtime fans constantly complain.These fans miss the sound of the first two albums,which focused on long,meandering jams that were more in the "acid jazz" genre.Their most recent album 'A Funk Odyssey' doesn't sound anything like those early albums.They've added electronica elements to their sound and tracks like"Twenty Zero One","Feels Good", and "Stop Don't Panic" don't sound like anything they had done previously.

namepeace said:

Although most Jamiroquai fans seems to prefer their early work,I consider 'A Funk Odyssey' to be their best album.It's probably the best album I have heard in this decade so far.Jay Kay has become an excellent songwriter and songs like "Corner Of The Earth" and "Picture Of My Life" are incredible,well-written gems.In addition,these guys have mastered the art of creating outstanding dance tracks (something that was lacking from the first few albums).I've always said that "Love Foolosophy" is the type of killer dance jam that Michael Jackson,Prince or George Michael could use right now.

jtgillia said:

Unfortunately,I haven't.The only thing I've heard is that it's supposed to be released sometime in 2004.

Ahhh yes, the real "cat in the hat".....can't wait...luv his work

Ffunkin...this is the thread you missed

DavidEye said:

Thanks David

Great news, wonder what the new "funk odyssey" song sounds like ?
If this new album will be in the same style as A Funk Odyssey 2000 I'll be very hapy !

DavidEye said:

True ! Just give the opening song a good (headphone) listen. You can think of 'm what you like but it is outstanding work !