Undiscovered

For a former long haired rocker who still counts Thunder and Terrorvision as his favourite bands, I have a perhaps surprising affinity for the music of Stevie Wonder. For this, I blame (or rather, credit) a former flatmate, who had a habit of playing her music far too loud and far too late into the night. When she moved out I discovered I missed her music more than I missed her, although I did enjoy sleeping properly at nights. Recently I became aware of a song called “You Give Me Something”, which made me think of Stevie Wonder every time I heard it. I couldn’t work out if it was a new song by Stevie Wonder or, when I found out it was by someone called ...  Read the complete review

I first came across James Morrison when I heard his first single “You Give Me Something” being played on one of the music channels a few weeks ago. I often flick over the channels during advert breaks in other programmes but rarely find one worth listening to; however I instantly fell in love with this one. He’s a 21 year old Cornish born guy and is a relatively new addition to the music scene with his first single being in the charts at present. Previously he was just an average guy working as a van cleaner in Derby, before being signed by Polydor for his fantastic song writing and singing ability. They’re marketing him as producing authentic and raw music, something to ...  Read the complete review

About a month ago now I kept hearing James Morrison’s song, You Give Me Something, on the radio. The tune always got stuck in my head and I would spend the entire day singing the one line that I thought I knew "cos youuu give meee something, makes my skin alright, this could be nothingggg but imm willing to give it a try!" Every time I heard the song I would be asking my companions, "Who is that song by?? I really like it." Then one Sunday as I pulled in to Tescos they played it on Radio one and announced it as by James Morrison, from his album undiscovered and so totally on a whim I brought it. Buying albums that I ...  Read the complete review

21 year old Morrison is a white British lad with a soulful voice that has been compared to Otis Redding. He was born in Rugby but moved to Cornwall in his teens. He is a young, slightly scruffy, soul balladeer is a music market that has seen its fair share of similar singers. He has been compared to James Blunt which I think is unfair. At least I hope so, as I was never a fan of Blunt's music and I don't think that the shy Morrison is as bland as the other James. My typical music tastes do not normally include white, male, soul singers and I'll walk over hot coals to avoid them normally, but something about Morrison's Top Five debut single You Give Me Something attracted ...  Read the complete review

Ok so this album is over 2 years old but I still listen to it on avery regular basis and im new to this site so Nah!!! Also with the release of his new Album, any new followers may look here for reviews on his highly acclaimed first album! James Morrison, has a sexy coolness to his voice that is quite unique at the moment, He doesnt look very cool, especially on the cover, he looks a bit grubby and scruffy but the voice speaks for itself or sings for itself! This album leaves me with a range of different emotions, and depending on my mood can lift me up, make me relflective or sometimes reduce me to tears!! This album was played constantly when i ...  Read the complete review