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Track Listings
| 1. When You Gonna Learn |
| 2. Too Young To Die |
| 3. Blow Your Mind |
| 4. Emergency On Planet Earth |
| 5. Space Cowboy |
| 6. Virtual Insanity |
| 7. Cosmic Girl |
| 8. Alright |
| 9. High Times |
| 10. Deeper Underground |
| 11. Canned Heat |
| 12. Little L |
| 13. Love Foolosophy |
| 14. Corner Of The Earth |
| 15. Feels Just Like It Should |
| 16. Seven Days In Sunny June |
| 17. (Don't) Give Hate A Chance |
| 18. Runaway |
| 19. Radio |
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With a voice like Stevie Wonder, a production sound that recalls the string-laden, slinky-bass disco of Studio 54 and a penchant for funky dance moves and outlandish hats, Jamiroquai's Jay Kay has successfully managed to straddle the underground and mainstream for the best part of 15 years. High Times brings together 19 of his band's hits to date, ranging from early 90s acid jazz classics "When You Gonna Learn", "Too Young To Die" and "Blow Your Mind", to later successes such as "Canned Heat", "Cosmic Girl", "Virtual Insanity" and on to recent songs from 2005 album Dynamite, such as "Feels Just Like It Should" and "7 Days In Sunny June". There are also two new tracks - the current single "Runaway" and the edgier "Radio", both of which continue the Jamiroquai tradition of mildly euphoric dancefloor disco-soul. Despite sticking to a formula of sorts over the years, the songs on this collection compliment each other well and form an impressive overview of one of the UK’s most distinctive bands.--Danny McKenna
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Jamiroquai have always been one of my favourite bands right from the early Acid Jazz days up to the more commercial dance/pop tunes of today. Ok, so it always seems to be about Jay Kay, flash cars and paparazzi bust ups nowadays (or so the media likes to portray), but once upon a time, there was a cool band that was original, talented and wrote wicked songs.
This 'greatest hits' album takes you on a fantastic journey through the lifetime of Jamiroquai, and makes you sit back and realise how incredible the band have been.
The early Acid Jazz days with tracks such as 'Too young to die' have always been my favourites, but the list of singles show how versatile this band have been at adapting their sound in the ever changing, industry of music.
Bands like Jamiroquai and The Brand New Heavies (who also have a new album out), have been around for a while now and are already influencing new, up and coming bands and artists such as 'Chichino', which goes to show that they have definately made a big impact in the music industry over the last 14 years.
We need more music like this in what seems to be an indie-guitar dominated world at the moment. More upbeat, danceable funky songs to strutt our stuff to please!!
This 'greatest hits' album takes you on a fantastic journey through the lifetime of Jamiroquai, and makes you sit back and realise how incredible the band have been.
The early Acid Jazz days with tracks such as 'Too young to die' have always been my favourites, but the list of singles show how versatile this band have been at adapting their sound in the ever changing, industry of music.
Bands like Jamiroquai and The Brand New Heavies (who also have a new album out), have been around for a while now and are already influencing new, up and coming bands and artists such as 'Chichino', which goes to show that they have definately made a big impact in the music industry over the last 14 years.
We need more music like this in what seems to be an indie-guitar dominated world at the moment. More upbeat, danceable funky songs to strutt our stuff to please!!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It is clear that jamiroquai are something of an unusual band. I remember seeing them for the first time on TV in around 1993, (I think it was the show, The Word) performing Too Young To Die, and immediately clocked the retro 70's jazz funk style and as i was and still am a fan of such music, immediately became a fan and went out and bought the single.
The fender rhodes keys, the Stevie Wonder-esque voice, the funky bass and horns,and the sci-fi imagery and lyrics, all came to make a great sound and package, and whats more the first proper British jazz funk since Light of The World, and a great antidote to the Brit pop or electronicky stuff around.
Their first album was a constant visitor to my Cd player.
What was more surprising that they became so popular, as they were so unusual.
OK, the Acid Jazz movement was in full swing, but they transcended that and outlasted it.
This Cd shows the development of the band and their sound, from the early raw jazz funk tracks through the disco-funk of A Funk Odyssey to the later stuff, it is clear that the sound has changed over that time, yet still sounds like Jamiroquai.
What is also clear is that the earlier stuff is far superior to their latest offerings.
They produced five top notch albums all with a clear progression of style, and then their last one; and that was a huge disappointment. The edginess had gone from the music, to be replaced by a bland self satisfied sound playing lip service to their earlier work, trapped in some kind of disco-pap hell.
One of the aspects of Jamiroquai's music that made it so different; the wonderful didgeridoo inspired instrumentals had disappeared a while ago, and their loss was keenly felt.
The stuff from Dynamite all sounds a bit samey, as do the new offerings here.
The tracks here are presented in chronological order so you can see what i mean when you listen.
Great band, but they've gone off the boil as this collection demonstrates.
I hope when they return, they do something fresh. perhaps a return to more jazz funk material as this works well for them. No more disco!
The fender rhodes keys, the Stevie Wonder-esque voice, the funky bass and horns,and the sci-fi imagery and lyrics, all came to make a great sound and package, and whats more the first proper British jazz funk since Light of The World, and a great antidote to the Brit pop or electronicky stuff around.
Their first album was a constant visitor to my Cd player.
What was more surprising that they became so popular, as they were so unusual.
OK, the Acid Jazz movement was in full swing, but they transcended that and outlasted it.
This Cd shows the development of the band and their sound, from the early raw jazz funk tracks through the disco-funk of A Funk Odyssey to the later stuff, it is clear that the sound has changed over that time, yet still sounds like Jamiroquai.
What is also clear is that the earlier stuff is far superior to their latest offerings.
They produced five top notch albums all with a clear progression of style, and then their last one; and that was a huge disappointment. The edginess had gone from the music, to be replaced by a bland self satisfied sound playing lip service to their earlier work, trapped in some kind of disco-pap hell.
One of the aspects of Jamiroquai's music that made it so different; the wonderful didgeridoo inspired instrumentals had disappeared a while ago, and their loss was keenly felt.
The stuff from Dynamite all sounds a bit samey, as do the new offerings here.
The tracks here are presented in chronological order so you can see what i mean when you listen.
Great band, but they've gone off the boil as this collection demonstrates.
I hope when they return, they do something fresh. perhaps a return to more jazz funk material as this works well for them. No more disco!
28 of 32 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It isn't until you see the track listing for this album that you realise what a long running and continuously successful career Jamiroquai have had. From their debut single; "When you gunna learn" which peaked at #52 in the charts to their newest realease "Runaway" this album has all the highs and lows of their career.
Jamiroquai, lead by singer songwriter Jay-K, were set up after he failed to get a part in the 90's band "Brand New Heavies" and after their fourteen successful years in the spotlight, Jamiroquai have had a total of 20 band members and have recorded with the likes of Jools Holland, Kool and the Gang and Beverley Knight to name a few.
For anyone who [very sadly] don't know who or what Jamiroquai are, their sound can be described as Acid-Jazz Funk Pop Dance with exceptional vocal parts from Jay-K as well as brilliant guitar riffs, excellent strings, fabulous rhythmns and funky bass lines, and their sound is an all together catchy and loveable one at that.
And whilst Jamiroquai have had some fabulous hit singles, you may be shocked to know that alot of their tracks peaked outside of the top ten, and alot also outside of the top twenty. And in their 14 year career Jamiroquai have only managed to score one number one record in the UK singles charts. Dispite this their albums have all been consistantly successful, all peaking within the top three, many of which went to number one!
"High Times" is collection of Jamiroquai's most successful works to date, featuring their huge songs; "Canned Heat", "Cosmic Girl" and their number one single (which featured in the Godzilla movie) "Deeper Underground". The album also features a second CD of some great remixs of their best known tracks, and whilst they may not be as widely popular to Jamiroquai's audience, for anyone who enjoyed them in nightclubs in the late 90's, this will be a CD to bring back memories.
This is an album for every music collection. Jamiroquai's music is iconic to the music industry and deserves to be loved and enjoyed by everyone!
10/10 for "High Times"
Jamiroquai, lead by singer songwriter Jay-K, were set up after he failed to get a part in the 90's band "Brand New Heavies" and after their fourteen successful years in the spotlight, Jamiroquai have had a total of 20 band members and have recorded with the likes of Jools Holland, Kool and the Gang and Beverley Knight to name a few.
For anyone who [very sadly] don't know who or what Jamiroquai are, their sound can be described as Acid-Jazz Funk Pop Dance with exceptional vocal parts from Jay-K as well as brilliant guitar riffs, excellent strings, fabulous rhythmns and funky bass lines, and their sound is an all together catchy and loveable one at that.
And whilst Jamiroquai have had some fabulous hit singles, you may be shocked to know that alot of their tracks peaked outside of the top ten, and alot also outside of the top twenty. And in their 14 year career Jamiroquai have only managed to score one number one record in the UK singles charts. Dispite this their albums have all been consistantly successful, all peaking within the top three, many of which went to number one!
"High Times" is collection of Jamiroquai's most successful works to date, featuring their huge songs; "Canned Heat", "Cosmic Girl" and their number one single (which featured in the Godzilla movie) "Deeper Underground". The album also features a second CD of some great remixs of their best known tracks, and whilst they may not be as widely popular to Jamiroquai's audience, for anyone who enjoyed them in nightclubs in the late 90's, this will be a CD to bring back memories.
This is an album for every music collection. Jamiroquai's music is iconic to the music industry and deserves to be loved and enjoyed by everyone!
10/10 for "High Times"
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Jay Kay rules OK!
He may not any more, though but what an absolute impression Jamiroquai made. Jay Kay with his hats and cars, the band's music with their funky jazz/soul, re-invigorating the sort... Read more
Published 11 days ago by Tim Kidner
Bargain
I liked quite a few JK songs before I bought this but only really bought it for Canned Heat (been watching too much Napoleon Dynamite). Read more
Published 12 months ago by voltyvic
Good selection
A very good collection of Jamiroquai and so a good introduction to the band if you're not sure about them. Read more
Published 13 months ago by M. Greenel
Good "Best Of" album
I was never a big Jamiroquai fan but liked the singles - this is a good compilation which lets you hear the tracks you know but avoid the self-indulgent ones you've got no interest... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Lynn , Glasgow
High Times: Special Edition
If you are aware of Jamiroquai you will know them for their infectious grooves and funky acid jazz, and if you don't, then this is the best place for your first taste of what they... Read more
Published on 21 April 2010 by Spider Monkey
JK as it was and is
A great selection and the two extra singles make it worth it all by themselves - a must for any car driving fan...
Published on 19 Dec 2009 by Hugh Catlin
J K just hasn't had this many hits has he?
Its alright but this CD contains far too many tracks from an artist who just isn't THAT good. Tracks tend to blur into one another after about 8. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2009 by Baz
Buy this but...
Buy this but also buy the Funk Odyssey album as the greatest hits album doesn't have "You give me something"on the album.
Published on 23 Feb 2009 by Mr. Ra Wilson
TOP OF TREE FOR SO MANY YEARS!!!
I had forgotten how many songs Jamiroquai had written over a massive 15 years in the trade. This collection of songs has it all and is brillantly put together from start to... Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2009 by Jason Thorne
Great
Fist time iv used amazon's mp3 downloader.
Fast and easy and cheeper then ITunes
Fast and easy and cheeper then ITunes
Published on 7 Jan 2009 by Jacob Grimward
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