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'Undiscovered' is the debut album from singer-songwriter sensation, James Morrison. Taking a bluesier, more soulful route than some of his contemporaries, Morrison has drawn on elements of his troubled upbringing to produce an album that has real depth emotionally and musically. Includes the single'You Give Me Something'.

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5.0 out of 5 stars One of the most exciting new artists for a long time, 12 May 2006

By	Ms. D (Essex) - See all my reviews

You may recognize James's name if you happen to have seen Corinne Bailey Rae on her latest tour. It's not very often that the support act is something worth seeing, but James Morrison, for me was an exception to that rule.

With a powerful and distintive soul voice, I am counting down the days till I can own his debut album. Just finishing a residency at the Eve Club in London, I hope for very big things for James. Having heard around 10 song in the two live sets I've heard I am more than impressed. A young talented artist who writes his own songs, James is my new obsession.

Check out his website.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Soulful new British snger-songwriter, 14 Jun 2006

By	Colette Wilson - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

It may seem somewhat strange to write a review for an album not yet released, however, I was so excited when I heard 'You Give Me Something' that I was driven by some force greater than myself. I had to discover the source behind such a soulful voice. Not to detract from his originality or singularity as an artist in any way but he has raw quality to his voice, a huskiness reminiscent of the king of soul himself, Otis Redding. Perhaps he could even be compared with an early Stevie Wonder.

Other songs on the album include the title track `Undiscovered', an upbeat piano based track once again the perfect frame for Morrison's soulful vocals, `Better Man', a sensationally delicate acoustic track filled with searingly poetic lyrics and charmingly infectious melody and, `Wonderful World', a bittersweet lament about the frustrations of life superbly enhanced by his subtle undertones of optimism. A truly seductive and spellbinding debut album by all accounts. I can't wait to get my grubby little mittens on it. All this at the tender age of 21, James Morrison is definitely a talent to watch out for in the future. The perfect album to wind down and relax to on these long summer nights ahead, you'll easily get lost in the comfort of his voice, as my friend said to me after I played `Better Man' for him, it's "like being wrapped in a warm blanket on a cold winter's day".

by Colette Wilson

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very fine pop, 22 Jun 2006

By	A. Williamson (Ireland) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have to own up to a guilty pleasure. Since I got a copy of Undiscovered I can't help donning my headphones and spinning the wheel to hear 21 year old James Morrison's voice.

You see it's not the type of album I usually like. It's got female chorus girls on backing vocals, Nashville strings, major-label muscle and marketing from a young heart-throb with a big name producer. But the kid has talent. He has an ear for a melody and a remarkable voice. Think somewhere between Ray LaMontagne, Al Green and Otis Redding but he's not trying to pastiche the American past, instead he's confronting his own fractured upbringing.

James has opted out of the manufactured route, preferring to write all his own songs, concentrate on lyrics rather than rhymes and do things the hard way. He's not a pop idol prot�g�, rather someone who busked every day for a year, won over uninterested audiences and flogged CDs to every A&R man he could find. His soul blues songs have maturity, an undeniable pop sensibility and the sound of someone who for the first time loves his life.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A cracking new talent!
Having seen a brief acoustic track on TV I decided to track down this album. I was rewarded! James' voice is beautiful - soulful, yet with a rough tone, like a young Joe Cocker... Read more

Published on 21 Jul 2006 by NewMusicHunter

5.0 out of 5 stars Undiscovered? Not for long mate! Should be called Unbelievable!
After listening to uninspiring 'soul/pop' records for many a good year / decade, this is the one I have waited for. Shades of Terence / Macy Gray / early Van in the vocals. Read more

Published on 20 Jul 2006 by C. Whyatt

5.0 out of 5 stars What An Album
There is not weak song in the entire album, he is gonna take America by storm, it's fantastic to listen too great English singers that can create a masterpiece like this... Read more

Published on 20 Jul 2006 by S. Gooding

5.0 out of 5 stars Buy this album!
James Morrison has perhaps the most gorgeous voice I've heard! His music is kind of pop/soul with sultry vocals. I've heard a lot of songs by this guy and I love them all. Read more

Published on 18 Jul 2006 by R. Birtles

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT
Extremely talented young man, excellent c.d. It's one you just want to play over and over again. James was fantastic live, was lucky enough to see him when he supported Corinne... Read more

Published on 15 Jul 2006 by B. Smith

5.0 out of 5 stars dont even have the album and i dont need it to know this is a 5* CD
Absolutely mindblowingly amazing voice, you hear some people sing live and they're completely out of tune especially recently artists I've respected i've then heard live and they... Read more

Published on 15 Jul 2006 by gabby

5.0 out of 5 stars What a voice, what an album
I've not heard anything quite like this guy in a long time. I've been following the progress of this young fella for a few months now. Read more

Published on 23 Jun 2006 by Ron Davies

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