Regions of Light and Sound of God - Jim James
  • Band Name: Jim James
  • Record Label: ATO
  • Release Date: Feb 5, 2013
User Score
8.2 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10

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  1. jyo_tirmaya
    Feb 10, 2013
    8
    The minimalism of this album mostly works than it doesn't. Jim James is truly inspired to write songs about his spiritual state of being as he grows as a singer/songwriter. I took the tribute to George Harrison that he did in 2009 under the acronym of "Yim Yames" and copied it onto a copy of this album, and now I've got an hour's worth of really inspiring and good music. ...and of course, James' voice only helps these songs.… Expand
  2. MattBellamy
    Mar 21, 2013
    9
    An album composed to be so simple has never delivered such volume and grace with it's material. Jame's vocals are not set out to dominate the sound but are rather 'just there'. State of technology is a stand out for me. It's cool jazz like piano loop as well as slow building progression mean this song can be enjoyed and loved time over. Can't doubt that this may be a future LSD party favorite but I admire it fully in it's own right and feel Jame's will progress onwards from his already great work with MMJ… Expand

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Metascore
73 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 26 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 26
  3. Negative: 0 out of 26
  1. Austin Chronicle
    Mar 13, 2013
    67
    The underlying want and yearning pulls the songs most effectively.
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  2. Filter
    Feb 25, 2013
    86
    Captivating to its core, it will undoubtedly soundtrack countless mushroom-fueled spirit quests and soul-searching walkabouts for light years to come.
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  3. Tiny Mix Tapes
    Feb 25, 2013
    70
    James seems to be in a good place, and thankfully for us, he’s managed to capture and translate it quite well into his music.
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