Amazon.co.uk Review
Young James Morrison has "success story" written all over him. Drawing influence from soul greats like Cat Stevens, Otis Redding, and Van Morrison, debut album
Undiscovered reveals this Rugby-born vocalist has the sort of world-weary voice and songwriting chops to take the
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With Jools Holland path to mainstream success thats formerly made stars of Damien Rice, James Blunt, and former tour-mate Corinne Bailey Rae. In keeping with his soul influences, much of
Undiscovered has a full, warm multi-instrumental sound neatly rendered by Martin Terefe, producer for the likes of KT Tunstall and Ron Sexsmith. "Under The Influence", a passionate upfront love song, is borne along on florid piano and Beatles-esque string arrangements, while the tear-stained "Wonderful World" matches its emotional message ("I know that its a wonderful world/ But I cant feel it right now") with optimistic brass and cascading percussion. Album stand-outs come with "You Give Me Something" and the closing "Better Man", a solo acoustic number that really showcases the range of Morrisons voice. Purists may still baulk at the prospect of a white lad from the North of England singing soul, but the sure success of
Undiscovered ought to prove that a strong voice will always be the bottom line .--
Louis Pattison
CD Description
'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'.