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Rock Dust Light Star is the seventh album from British jazz funk pioneers Jamiroquai. Fronted by the charismatic Jay Kay, this is the band's first album in five years, following Dynamiteand was recorded between Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, and Thailand. Rock Dust Light Star features the single "Blue Skies"--a Take That-esque uplifting pop song.
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31 of 36 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a very good return from JK and the band. It's true to say that not every track's a winner but that's equally true of all the previous albums too as far as I'm concerned. What we do have here though are a few really great tracks that fit right along side Jamiroquai's other funky classics. The absolute stand-out on the album for me is the title track - and the deluxe edition is worth getting for the live version of this one alone. White Knuckle Ride is also great fun - reminisent perhaps of Travelling Without Moving- or maybe it's just the video that makes me think of that? Blue Skies is rather lovely too...
The acoustic version of All Good in The Hood is brilliant and I'm torn between that and Hurtin' as my second favourite song on the album.
A couple of tracks (All Good in The Hood, Smoke and Mirrors) remind me of the Scissor Sisters - but then again some of the earlier Jamiroquai also has that sound. Not so keen on the two reggae tracks here (Hey Floyd and Goodbye to My Dancer). Nothing wrong with reggae but I would have prefered something with a heavier, funkier beat. Goodbye to My Dancer is probably the weakest track here. The only one on the album I could really do without.
A very welcome return from probably the coolest man in pop. He can sing too!
The acoustic version of All Good in The Hood is brilliant and I'm torn between that and Hurtin' as my second favourite song on the album.
A couple of tracks (All Good in The Hood, Smoke and Mirrors) remind me of the Scissor Sisters - but then again some of the earlier Jamiroquai also has that sound. Not so keen on the two reggae tracks here (Hey Floyd and Goodbye to My Dancer). Nothing wrong with reggae but I would have prefered something with a heavier, funkier beat. Goodbye to My Dancer is probably the weakest track here. The only one on the album I could really do without.
A very welcome return from probably the coolest man in pop. He can sing too!
14 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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After waiting quite a while for some new Jamiroquai material, Rock Dust Light Star is definitely worth the wait! The first track 'White Knuckle Ride' is foot-tappingly irresistible, really setting the scene for some seriously good funk-jazz. It also contrasts really well with the comparatively slower second track 'Blue Skies', and title track 'Rock Dust Light Star'. The tracks are well organised to avoid back-to-back similar music, and the album really benefits from this, as we find with tracks four onwards.
'Hurtin'' has a more rocky feel than some of Jamiroquai's previous material, but it doesn't seem out of place next to his more classic sounds. 'Lifeline' has a wonderful, Bond-esque, stringed background track to it, which makes it a real stand out track for me. As the previous reviewer suggested, 'All Good in the Hood' has a definite Scissor Sisters feel to it, though I think its more what the Scissor Sisters can aspire to sound like rather than Jamiroquai replicating their sound.
This CD feels like a slightly more grown up version of the Jamiroquai we last saw five years ago. Besides the Scissor Sisters, comparisons can be made to Jooles Holland, especially in tracks four, eight and ten, and the slower tempo of 'She's a Fast Persuader' brings yet more variety to our ears. 'Hey Floyd' is a great track, but feels very thrown-in-at-the-last-minute because its nothing like anything I've ever heard Jamiroquai do before, and is the only track that doesn't sit comfortably with its neighbours.
That said, I really enjoyed this CD for the fresh funk-jazz sound that Jamiroquai produces so well, which is so different to anyone else in current music industry. The mixture of their traditional style plus this new splattering of bigger, live-band type sounds has brought them bang up to date while maintaining their original character. For me, the best tracks are 'White Knuckle Ride', for getting our attention, and 'Blue Skies', 'Lifeline', and 'Smoke and Mirrors' for holding onto it. A thoroughly enjoyable album, even if you're new to the group.
'Hurtin'' has a more rocky feel than some of Jamiroquai's previous material, but it doesn't seem out of place next to his more classic sounds. 'Lifeline' has a wonderful, Bond-esque, stringed background track to it, which makes it a real stand out track for me. As the previous reviewer suggested, 'All Good in the Hood' has a definite Scissor Sisters feel to it, though I think its more what the Scissor Sisters can aspire to sound like rather than Jamiroquai replicating their sound.
This CD feels like a slightly more grown up version of the Jamiroquai we last saw five years ago. Besides the Scissor Sisters, comparisons can be made to Jooles Holland, especially in tracks four, eight and ten, and the slower tempo of 'She's a Fast Persuader' brings yet more variety to our ears. 'Hey Floyd' is a great track, but feels very thrown-in-at-the-last-minute because its nothing like anything I've ever heard Jamiroquai do before, and is the only track that doesn't sit comfortably with its neighbours.
That said, I really enjoyed this CD for the fresh funk-jazz sound that Jamiroquai produces so well, which is so different to anyone else in current music industry. The mixture of their traditional style plus this new splattering of bigger, live-band type sounds has brought them bang up to date while maintaining their original character. For me, the best tracks are 'White Knuckle Ride', for getting our attention, and 'Blue Skies', 'Lifeline', and 'Smoke and Mirrors' for holding onto it. A thoroughly enjoyable album, even if you're new to the group.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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OMG, So awesome Jamiroquai are back with a smoking hot new album
This goes firmly in my top 10 all time favourite albums
A must buy for Jamiroquai fans, also good for newcomers to this style of music
This goes firmly in my top 10 all time favourite albums
A must buy for Jamiroquai fans, also good for newcomers to this style of music
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Jazz-Funk/Disco by Numbers!
If you were born after 1980 and you rated this CD highly, then clearly you know NOTHING about music. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Andrew W
Awesome voice
Back with a bang, class album, proper chill tracks and upbeat tracks. Cant wait to have them on whilst im skiing. JK has such an awesome voice.
Published 5 months ago by boro till i die
Can't stop playin' this........ buy it!!
When I purchased this album from Amazon a few months a go - the reviews were very mixed, in fact most seemed disappointed. I thought 'hey i'll buy it anyways as it just £3. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Fresh start!
best album for years
After a few misses on the album front Jay Kay turns it all around - there isnt a duff track on this album - great driving music or for just hanging round the house
Published 10 months ago by D. Minards
Another good album by Jamiroquai
"Rock Dust Light Star" is the seventh studio album by Jamiroquai and is just as consistent as the previous six. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Amillionmiles
Really, Really mediocre
I am, and always have been a massive fan, but this album is second rate at best. There are no anthems. There are only a couple of growers. "All Good in the Hood? Read more
Published 10 months ago by R Green
CLASS
You like Jamiroquai you will love this, and if you are looking for something a bit different to the usual stuff in the charts then go for this also. Read more
Published 11 months ago by NIN33
great
I bought this album for my husband. It is not my type of music but my husband loves it, he said that it didn't dissapoint him at all. Great as always
Published 13 months ago by monica33
Not a happy customer
First off, I'm a huge Jamiroquai fan. Amazon sent me an e-mail asking me for a review of this product. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Fyrhorse
Great new album from Jay
I love this album and have been playing it loads in the car. In my opinion all the tracks are good. Some are the usual Jamiroquai sound and some tracks remind me of Stealey Dan... Read more
Published 14 months ago by GB
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