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"I think that’s the scrappiest version I've ever done of that in my life," mutters Jamie T. He's just finished playing "Brand New Bass Guitar", the first track on debut album Panic Prevention - but the fact it makes the cut says a lot about the free-wheeling, spontaneous spirit of this Wimbledon-born singer-songwriter. Equal parts Joe Strummer and Dizzee Rascal, Jamie narrates witty, filthy, sometimes tragic tales of London life peppered with patois and accompanied by cheap drum-machine beats and the twang of an acoustic bass guitar. That's not to say these songs sound in any way half-formed. On the contrary, in fact, apparently disparate sounds – post-Libertines garage rattle, bumping ska, UK hip-hop - gel neatly thanks to Jamie's garrulous charisma and brassy, clever wordplay. "Salvador" is a driving, spooked slice of punk-blues that couches tales of nightclub pulling in feral, predatory terms, while the deceptively sing-along "Shelia" conceals a tragic narrative of assorted alcoholics and various ne'er do wells that meet with various sticky ends. It's a dangerous, cutthroat London that Jamie roams, but importantly, Panic Prevention makes it sound like ruddy, bloody good fun from start to close.--Louis Pattison
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One of the latest London MC/producers to follow in the formidable footsteps of The Streets, Jamie T mixes up an earnest slack-rap style with influences that range from reggae-inspired post punk bands like The Clash to drum & bass, electronica, hip hop and even a splash of Tom Waits-roguery. His eclectic, guitar-wielding approach has spawned a spread of intriguing singles – "Calm Down Dearest", "Sheila", "If You've Got The Money" – all of which have built up a buzz for the release of his debut album. As joyously shambolic as all you'd expect given his earlier work, Panic Prevention seems to tick a number of different boxes while occupying its own singular niche. Off-kilter concoctions like "Dry Off Your Cheeks" counter-balance the almost-pop of "Salvador" and the jaunty "So Lonely Was The Ballad". Though decidedly rambling, the project displays Jamie's impressive ability to pull off some pretty wild sound experiments, and confirms the incisive nature of his "urban" lyricism. Even better, it makes you wonder what this clearly precocious scenester will dare to cook up next. --Paul Sullivan.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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Its not often that an album comes along that you can listen to over and over again. Arctic monkeys done it with whatever you say i am and now jamie t has done it with panic prevention. His voice, lyrics and beats tie together all that we know from being young and in London. Every song is great and can be listened to over and over again, my personal favourites being dry off your cheeks and so lonely was the ballad.
Panic prevention is a must buy for 2007, can't imagine another album being any better, the album leaves you begging for more. jamie is amazing live and panic prevention seems to capture this spirit, seems like it has just been put together by jamie in his bedroom but sound so so so good that you can tell its a master at work. Will become a classic!!!! Snap one up now and lets make this 21 yr old huge!!!!
*** dont think it is right to keep comparing him to mike skinner there are a few similarities but not many, jamie has tied together all types of music, and should be congratulated for this.
Panic prevention is a must buy for 2007, can't imagine another album being any better, the album leaves you begging for more. jamie is amazing live and panic prevention seems to capture this spirit, seems like it has just been put together by jamie in his bedroom but sound so so so good that you can tell its a master at work. Will become a classic!!!! Snap one up now and lets make this 21 yr old huge!!!!
*** dont think it is right to keep comparing him to mike skinner there are a few similarities but not many, jamie has tied together all types of music, and should be congratulated for this.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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I absoulutly love this cd its my new favorite it hasnt left my cd player for months i force everyone to listen to and fortunatly they end up loving it to the music compliments the lyrics and sets an excellent mood it just makes me smile
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Its sad to think that im only 17 years old and already i have purchased my favourite album of all time, never will there be an artist to match the talents of Jamie-t. Be warned the album is seriously addictive; containing smart lyrics, great tunes and brilliant presentation of each track. Im looking forward to hearing more of Jamie's work in the future.
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Worse than Kate Nash for ever and ever.
Why-oh-why can't this young man pronounce his lyrics properly? I find it almost offensive to people with special needs. Seriously. It makes Kate Nash sound... well... Read more
Published on 10 Sep 2007 by M. Gray
Jamie T
Saw him at T in the Park 2007, bought the album, THE BOY GOT SKILLS!!!!!!
Published on 25 July 2007 by Mr. Darren Reid
Best CD of the year
This CD is amazing! This is one of the best ones i have bought so far. Sheila is my favourite tune on the album.
Published on 17 Jun 2007 by Tahni Massie
i loves it!
this album is excellent for sooooooo many reasons:
1: with each listen you hear something new in the songs. Read more
1: with each listen you hear something new in the songs. Read more
Published on 6 Jun 2007 by Ms. Woods
Great Album
This really is a good album - Some of the track are instantly catchy - Sheila, If you got the money, but beyond that the albums is full of growers and as a whole is excellent. Read more
Published on 2 Jun 2007 by Mr. G. Williams
The Best real british stuff I heard since a long time!!
Jamie T is not beautifull, not clean, not carefully...but... he is real!! One of the best Album I heard since a long time and if you hear it twice, you will find out, it's not... Read more
Published on 26 May 2007 by Marlen Brandenberg
The sound of 2007 (and hopefully many more)
i bought this album based on the 3 great singles. but listening to the album i was amazed that they weren't even the best tracks. Read more
Published on 4 May 2007 by RobK
URBAN-INDIE LOVE CHILD
To start with lets stop the comparison to The Streets, its an insult to Jamie T! This is no novelty act comprising of lyrics no more complex than those found in the back of school... Read more
Published on 26 April 2007 by R. K. Bhardwaj
Amazing - the music has come back to LONDON!
I first heard this album back before last Christmas. Having known of Jamie T's music for a while I was ecstatic to find that the album has exceeded all expectations I had. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2007 by Harry Walker
If You Got The Money..............Buy This Album!!!
I've been a massive fan of Jamie T since hearing "Salvador" on the Zane Lowe show way back in January of last year. Read more
Published on 5 Feb 2007 by The King Of Leon
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