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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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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful
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 11 people found the following review helpful
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.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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 4 months ago by Rub
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 4 months ago by B. Flaks
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 4 months ago by victorstretton
Jamie Cullum - The Pursuit
Frankly, any album which has an exploding piano featured as part of it's artwork should not really need reviewing. Read more
Published 14 months ago by N. Wilson
The Pursuit - Made it !
Made it - and how ! This is a fantastic mix of jazz and classic pop and Jamie Cullum's remarkable talent shines through on this album. Highly recommended.
Published 15 months ago by S. A. V. Lewis
Will Cullum ever top this?
It took me a few plays to really appreciate this, and it REALLY does get better with time. I've had the cd for over a year and it is truely invigorating. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Golding
talent
I remember a documentary showing how JC found fame the traditional way through live performances and building a dedicated fan base. Read more
Published 16 months ago by P. Winthrop
Fantastic album
Fantastic album, would really recommend this. A good blend of moods. However although I have taken advantage of the price, it seems shocking that a CD of this calibre costs so... Read more
Published 18 months ago by JJ
AWESOME!!
I really love Jamie Cullum and every song on this album is worth listening to over and over. Pure brilliance on a CD!! Can't decide which is my favourite!! Read more
Published 20 months ago by EddiLily
Worth more than 3.99
Just seen that this album is 3.99 - what a bargain for a fantastic work of art. The Pursuit is possibly Jamie's best album yet. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sweetpea79
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