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This is the third studio album for the English artist now based in Germany.
| LABEL: | Warp |
| RELEASE DATE: | 29 April 2008 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Electronica, Soul |
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The average user rating for this album is 7.7 (out of 10) based on 9 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Matt M. gave it a7:
I enjoy the album but Tosh F is right about it not being as good as Multiply. But that is usually the case with an artists breakout record. I usually have some kind of subconcious bias towards artists first breakout records, and this is the case with Jamie Lidell for me. But all in all, a fun record that came out at the right time as far as it being a summer album and also because of the popularity that Amy Winehouse, unfortunate to say, has brought to this genre of music. Jamie is also way better than her so hopefully this will make him a successful man. Like he isn't already.
derringer gave it a9:
People who are saying that Multiply is better than this album are SORELY mistaken. This is ten times better... it cuts away all the bells and whistles and showcases HIM full force up front. This album is pure bliss from start to finish and unlike the earlier reviewer, I hope he sings A TON of these tunes at his show here on June 4th. I enjoyed parts of MULTIPLY but the production quality was so-so despite the fun electro bits. With Jim, you get any fat is trimmed and you get raw, passionate soul music. His voice has never sounded better.
Tosh F gave it a3:
A BITTER disappointment, after the genius that was multiply. Asides from a couple of tracks all the energy and innovation is gone, it feels lackluster from the get go, multiply made the hair on the back of my neck stand up and a big grin spread across my face, Jim turns my smile to a frown and makes me want to sit down, not get up and dance around. Very bland production, and seemingly directionless. Just hope he doesnt play many of these tracks when I see him next week.
Matt A gave it a9:
I am pretty surprised by this rating. Q refers to the music as borderline pastiche? Lidell certainly wears his influences on his sleeve, but that does not mean it is pastiche. He doesn't try and hide what he's doing. Besides, there are enough eclectic productions touches to make this album feel completely contemporary. It is a very different album than Multiply, and while there aren't as many standout tracks here, I think Jim is a more consistent and cohesive statment than Multiply was. Q Magazine should be ashamed of themselves for giving the shitty new Guillemots CD a substantially better rating than this. Get this disc in spite of their tin ear.
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