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Now officially anointed as the new Dudley Moore, being a talented British pianist about to wed a much taller blonde, Jamie Cullum returns after a four year break with The Pursuit, his fifth and best album yet. A gleeful and deft big band version of Cole Porter’s classic "Just One Of Those Things" kicks off proceedings with a new Cullum-composed introduction, an indicator of his current confidence. And on this evidence it’s warranted. First single, the soft-rocking "I’m All Over It" deserved greater success, while the jaunty "Wheels", inspired by the credit crunch, neatly encapsulates the varied moods of The Pursuit. A funereal reading of "If I Ruled the World" owing far more to Elvis Costello than Harry Secombe, is followed by "You and Me Are Gone", a tribute to Louis Prima’s turn on the soundtrack of The Jungle Book that’s as much fun as its inspriation. A cover of Rihanna’s hit "Please Don’t Stop The Music" is as vulnerable and full of longing as the original even as he makes it his own, yet "Mixtape", a tribute to the varied music Cullum loves, is an upbeat, even extravagant pop song not miles from Ben Folds. "We Run Things" is slighter--Cullum can’t really do threat--but the concluding "Music Is Through", effectively a house tune anchored by his brother’s stand-up bass, neatly combines several genres to great effect. The playing is great throughout, the songs well chosen and arranged, the result entirely satisfying. If marrying pop and jazz without contrivance was the target, then The Pursuit has succeeded perfectly.--Steve Jelbert
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The fifth studio album from the English pop and jazz-pop singer-songwriter, pianist, guitarist, and drummer featuring the single 'I'm All Over It'.
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26 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By S. Higgens
Format:Audio CD
I have just listened to this album three times in a row and it is absolutely delightful. Jamie this time offers a more mature, well-grounded and wholly original piece of work which cannot fail to grab your attention and make you listen. There's fast and slow, funk and jazz, soul and R&B - in fact there's something for everyone, regardless of what music you are in to. This piece of work had me hooked by the first listen but it gets better every time you listen to it. If you want to dip your toes into Jamie's music, this is the one to buy first. Thereafter, you will be hooked.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By iGlad
Format:Audio CD
I must admit that I never listen to Jamie Cullum as I thought he was all hype and they were trying to pass him off as another Harry Connick Jnr (great musicican but where did the music career go?). However it was listening to the duet he did on Beady Belle's Belvedere album, which completely blew me away if he's good enough to sing/play with one of my favs Beady Belle then he's good enough for me!! Since then there's been no looking back as he's a great musician who play and sing just like Dudley Moore but trust me he's nothing like Dudley Moore or Harry Connick he's just Jamie Cullum, it's that simple. He kicks things off with a reworking of 'one of those things' and 'I'm all over it' has a very 70's feel to it and I love it. You and Me are Gone will have you shaking your booty around the kitchen ok for those who are musically challenged you'll tap your feet instead! We Run Things has a a great feel to it and I can see a reggae remix of this appearing quite soon. The album has an almost live feel to it and the production is superb. An excellent album
The main reason I'am buying the special edition is for the track Gran Torino, which isn't on the ordinary album.
The main reason I'am buying the special edition is for the track Gran Torino, which isn't on the ordinary album.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By pablo
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
This is Jamie Cullum's most well-rounded album to date.
There are no filler tracks like on previous albums and the jump between the pop tracks and the jazzier songs seems more convincing.Jamie Cullum has also now refined his own distinctive style of singing and has never sounded better.
The real deal and well worth exploring.
There are no filler tracks like on previous albums and the jump between the pop tracks and the jazzier songs seems more convincing.Jamie Cullum has also now refined his own distinctive style of singing and has never sounded better.
The real deal and well worth exploring.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By Gary Nichols
Format:Audio CD
This is an excellent album Jamie has at last grown up and produced his best production so far
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By N. Wilson
VINE™ VOICE
Format:Audio CD
Frankly, any album which has an exploding piano featured as part of it's artwork should not really need reviewing. Add in the most famous and popular British jazz musician of the last decade and really, when you think about, we already know this is going to be fantastic.
Jamie Cullum, everyone's favourite piano stomping, gravelly voiced, jazz making hobbit has finally returned with his new album "The Pursuit", his first album since his cracking 2005 release of "Catching Tales".
There is nothing in his back catalogue which has been disappointing; `These Are The Days', `Pointless Nostalgic', `Oh God', `My Yard' and `Twentysomething' were all amazing songs; so with high hopes I clasp on to his new album which was released this week.
Here is a track by track walk-through of his new record.
01. Just One Of Those Things.
Amazing Cole Porter song, beautifully arranged and performed by Cullum. Classic sounding, smooth and catchy, the song returns Cullum's sound to that of those tracks seen on "Twentysomething". Reminicant of `Too Close For Comfort'. Excellent opening track.
02. I'm All Over It.
Jamie's lead single from the album, simple and lovely, it's not his strongest track ever, but it's a catchy little ditty with a great piano riff and jazz undertones, yet remaining quite commercial. Wouldn't be out of place on a James Morrison or Will Young album.
03. Wheels.
Awesome track. Original and wonderful, Jamie's vocals are deep and soothing. The chorus is lovely and the piano riff is ambient and refreshing. The amazing percussion on this track sounds like a train... stunning.
04. If I Ruled The Word.
Lovely arrangement of this beautiful blues/ballad. Soft and moving.... Read more ›
Jamie Cullum, everyone's favourite piano stomping, gravelly voiced, jazz making hobbit has finally returned with his new album "The Pursuit", his first album since his cracking 2005 release of "Catching Tales".
There is nothing in his back catalogue which has been disappointing; `These Are The Days', `Pointless Nostalgic', `Oh God', `My Yard' and `Twentysomething' were all amazing songs; so with high hopes I clasp on to his new album which was released this week.
Here is a track by track walk-through of his new record.
01. Just One Of Those Things.
Amazing Cole Porter song, beautifully arranged and performed by Cullum. Classic sounding, smooth and catchy, the song returns Cullum's sound to that of those tracks seen on "Twentysomething". Reminicant of `Too Close For Comfort'. Excellent opening track.
02. I'm All Over It.
Jamie's lead single from the album, simple and lovely, it's not his strongest track ever, but it's a catchy little ditty with a great piano riff and jazz undertones, yet remaining quite commercial. Wouldn't be out of place on a James Morrison or Will Young album.
03. Wheels.
Awesome track. Original and wonderful, Jamie's vocals are deep and soothing. The chorus is lovely and the piano riff is ambient and refreshing. The amazing percussion on this track sounds like a train... stunning.
04. If I Ruled The Word.
Lovely arrangement of this beautiful blues/ballad. Soft and moving.... Read more ›
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Jamies previous albums have been good, but this is just fantastic, the last track in particular is just awesome...well i think so
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Michelle
Format:Audio CD
I have been lucky enough to listen to 6 tracks from this new album and all I can say it WOW. This is a more mature Jamie, with a mix of different sounds that I think most will be surprised at. However Jamie has still managed to keep a part of the old Jamie in there too.
From "Just One Of Those Things" a real Jazz standard to "Wheels", "Mixtape" this album will take you on a real journey.
Whether you like the old Jazz standards or more of the pop music, this album has something for everyone and is a must have.
I've already pre ordered my copy, have you??
From "Just One Of Those Things" a real Jazz standard to "Wheels", "Mixtape" this album will take you on a real journey.
Whether you like the old Jazz standards or more of the pop music, this album has something for everyone and is a must have.
I've already pre ordered my copy, have you??
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this album after hearing 'Gran Torino'...and if I am brutally honest...its still the only track I like....I do like Jazz and swing but I am not keen on Jamie's random interpretations...the melodie's are hard to follow and Jamie hits some questionable notes which means its virtually impossible to sing or hum the tunes...you might love...I wasnt keen.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
jazzy but modern
really enjoyable. If you like Cole Porter/Irving Berlin / Gershwin - this feels like more of those. Not quite such witty lyrics, but the tunes are their equal. Read more
Published 5 days ago by C. Smith
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great
If you like JC then basically buy it. The album has some brilliant tunes and its worth buying if you want to complete your collection.
Published 1 month ago by Angelo Master
3.0 out of 5 stars
Its ok
Good albumn but not my favourite as much as I love him I think he's great I like some of his other albumins better that's all
Published 1 month ago by Sharon sparrow
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good album
have never heard any of jamies work before i bought this album but will definitely be purchasing his other albums
Published 3 months ago by shelley price
5.0 out of 5 stars
Jamie's Best
This is simply his finest work -- so far -- and is highly recommended to everyone who likes music as much as I do!
Published 3 months ago by Alex Van Schuylen
4.0 out of 5 stars
good album...
i enjoyed this album but it does take a few listens to really appreciate. my car is quite noisy so i got more from it listening indoors.
Published 4 months ago by Tinateaspoon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good CD
The CD was very good full of chilled out music. Different from jamies usual style but very good non the less.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. N. A. Lambert
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great x-mas gift.
I love this album. It's the best pop/jazz piece of the last ten years. Jamie's always fresh and new. Love it.
Published 17 months ago by Rub
1.0 out of 5 stars
Rubbish
Tiny Tim was once referred to as "Talentless, witless and pointless" (or words to that effect) by a reviewer. Compared to Jamie Cullum, however, Tiny Tim was a musical colossus.
Published 17 months ago by B. Flaks
5.0 out of 5 stars
a really handy tool works a treat
Great little gadget no wires no fuss and best of all instant read out and you stay clean I would refinement this as a must for any tool kit
Published 17 months ago by victorstretton
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