James Morrison - Undiscovered

 

 

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In Detroit now, the auto industry is pinning its hopes on "crossovers." Part car, part SUV, this new breed of vehicles that includes the Ford Edge and the Buick Enclave is attracting adult buyers with high profile, sporty looks and the smooth maneuverability of a car. Similarly, "crossover" is currently the key in the world of adult popular music, as a new generation of artists have followed Norah Jones' balancing act on the adult pop/R&B fence, releasing melodic, extremely accessible pop albums that include enough classic soul and jazz elements to give them gravitas. And while some who have followed sound a wee bit calculated, there's no denying the growth of this trend, as highlighted at the 2007 Grammy Awards when the Royal Family of Pop/Soul crossover, Corinne Bailey Rae, John Mayer and John Legend, performed one of the evening's most popular and enjoyable sets.

So it's no wonder that 21 year old newcomer James Morrison shot right to the top of the UK charts and has made a smaller, but notable, splash in the US with his debut album, Undiscovered. With more rhythm than Amos Lee and less blues than Mayer, Morrison delivers a baker's dozen well crafted songs with a minimum of electronics and a maximum dose of his raspy Stevie-Wonder-meets-Paul-Young tenor voice. As New York singer Gavin DeGraw did on a similar 2004 album, Morrison delivers the goods here with such mildly soulful, singable cuts as "The Letter," "The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore" the title cut and the excellent first single, "You Give Me Something." This disc has been growing internationally for months now, and the secret is that there's no secret. There's nothing earth-shattering about Undiscovered, but the young Brit clearly knows something that his thirty-something year old counterparts in both pop and urban music worlds seem to have forgotten: A good melody, impassioned singing and an eschewing of electronic pyrotechnics can lead to something both enjoyable and quite durable. The fact is, Undiscovered will be just as pleasing a couple years from now as it is today. Can you say that about the latest P Diddy joint?

Well you should. Good doubles matches are far more entertaining than singles.;)

I used to love watching Martina Nav until she finally quit last year.

 

I would love to, but where never one when I watch TV.

If I ask my friends or anyone I know, they wouldn't know how he is. They'd be like, 'Uhhh huh?' and give me a weird face. :P

 

Not a lot of people I know have heard of him.

 

It's their loss. He sings with so much passion and soul, it's incredible.

I love how his music is a mixture of soul, funk, blues and jazz. A great combination.:D

How did you hear about him?

Too bad kids are busy listening to Fall Out Boy to even give him a chance.

 

I watched the Concert For Diana, and he performed. I really liked his performance, so I wanted to get the album. Now I like him even more!

I would love to, but where never one when I watch TV.

 

Well TV has pretty much killed doubles by not showing any. Wimbledon is virtually the last place where they are able to play more than two sets.

Too bad kids are busy listening to Fall Out Boy to even give him a chance.

 

 

Uh Oh. I like Fall Out Boy:embarassed:

Well TV has pretty much killed doubles by not showing any. Wimbledon is virtually the last place where they are able to play more than two sets.

 

Oh well. That sad when they only do singles.

Too bad kids are busy listening to Fall Out Boy to even give him a chance.

 

I watched the Concert For Diana, and he performed. I really liked his performance, so I wanted to get the album. Now I like him even more!

 

He gave one of the best performances at that concert. No wonder you were impressed.:cool:

Uh Oh. I like Fall Out Boy:embarassed:

 

Never heard of them.

Oh well. That sad when they only do singles.

 

Definitely.:angry:

Indeed. :D

 

 

And don't worry Ryan, I'll let you slide by this one. ;) :P

 

I found this clip on youtube....oh my! I could NOT stop laughing!!! :laugh3:

Well Duran Duran is on right now, but I have to go so I will see ya later YALL!

 

See Ya Mark and Annie

 

~Bye~

Indeed. :D

 

 

And don't worry Ryan, I'll let you slide by this one. ;) :P

 

I found this clip on youtube....oh my! I could NOT stop laughing!!! :laugh3:

 

What's he on?:stunned:

Bye Ryan! :nice:

Hahaha I watch it over and over and cannot stop laughing. And it's true, Slipknot is like that. Eeek!

Well Duran Duran is on right now, but I have to go so I will see ya later YALL!

 

See Ya Mark and Annie

 

~Bye~

 

Yes. Catch ya later. I really want to go and see Duran Duran after their recent TV performances. I've been impressed.

They are impressive. :)

They are impressive. :)

 

And they have a lot of pop classics they can play.:cool:

I was singing along with 'Girls on Film' and my little sister looked at me weird..haha! :p

I was singing along with 'Girls on Film' and my little sister looked at me weird..haha! :p

 

That's my favourite song of theirs, together with Wild Boys.;)

Save A Prayer is fantastic too.:D

I love Duran Duran. Definitely one of the best 80s bands.

I love Duran Duran. Definitely one of the best 80s bands.

 

Most of their songs are happy, uplifting and anthemic, which is fab!:cool:

And best of all - you can easily sing along to them.

Oh yes! Haha! :)

 

Do you know what bands already performed? I'm hoping I didn't miss anything good...

Oh yes! Haha! :)

 

Do you know what bands already performed? I'm hoping I didn't miss anything good...

 

No, because I'm still watching the tennis.;)

Ahhhh have fun with that! ;)

 

I used to play tennis.