Jamiroquai in general

Perhaps the second most exciting thing that happened to me this week was ending up at the Jamiroquai gig in Manchester last Tuesday. (The first, in case you were wondering, was when I sat opposite Tanita Tikeram on the train to Wakefield. At least I think it was her?). Jamiroquai are currently embarking on a European tour, and they've played a few gigs in the UK along the way. For those who are unaware, Jamiroquai are actually a band. There is a common misconception that 'Jamiroquai' is actually Jay Kay, the flamboyant singer, on his own. However, unless you were a hardened fan, you'd be hard pushed to name another member? ...  Read the complete review

Saturday 23rd February 2002: Newcastle Telewest Arena. My husband and I had a night off from being mammy and daddy, and went to see Jamiroquai. We have seen the band twice before, the last time being in 1999, and we eagerly anticipated an impressive show, even if I have thought that the band have been going a bit too mainstream lately for our liking. After entering the arena, we headed for the merchandise stand, and my husband bought a tour t-shirt costing £18, and a Jamiroquai duffel bag for me which cost £10. The merchandise was about the same as any other top artist, and at the same prices. The cheapest being a key ring for £6, up to £45 for a hooded pink ...  Read the complete review

I’ve been a fan of Jamiroquai for around ten years now – I kind of became hooked on their music after the purchase of their second album ‘Return of the Space Cowboy’ – I just found the music to be so refreshing and different from the mainstream dirge that seemed to be populating the charts. Over the years I’ve bought pretty much all of the bands albums – culminating in the latest release ‘A Funk Odyssey’. It is this album that forms the basis for their current UK tour. At the minute Jay Kay and the rest of the band are tearing around the country performing at sell out gigs up and down the UK, on Friday ...  Read the complete review

Travelling Without Moving marked a big change for Jamiroquai, as they more or less abandonned politics to concentrate on a more music-centred sound. Saying that, JK incorporated his views on the evils of the world into the first track, “Virtual Insanity”… but to be brutal, there is not much content to it. You can tell it’s supposed to be a protest against something or someone, but you don’t really know who or what. Of course, that doesn’t change the fact that it’s a great song. The basic format of most of the songs is conspicuous lyrics with a funky background, and the tracks are almost consistent to a fault – ...  Read the complete review

JK is unique. I will be very surprised if any man/woman (total equality) will make a sound like him, or dare to as a matter of fact. Having all his albums in my possession enables me to say that JK’s music is certainly different to anything else I have heard before. This arouses a dilemma within my music taste, whether this is a good thing or not. I would love to hear other people sing/make music like the main man, but I have a feeling that it is Jamiroquai’s unrivalled music making talent which attracts me towards him. But one thing I have to admit is he is getting better. Ever since Synkronized was released, Jamiroquai has been a house-hold name when it ...  Read the complete review