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James Morrison Undiscovered Review

Album. Released 31 July 2006. Discography information comes from MusicBrainz. You can add or edit information about Undiscovered at musicbrainz.org.

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A polished, proficient set of songs which drift politely from the speakers...

Chris White 2006-07-28

His near-namesake is revered as one of the most innovative figures in rock history, but there's precious little original about 21 year old Cornish singer-songwriter James Morrison, the latest bright young hopeful earmarked for fame by the record industry.

The airbrushed Al Green-lite pseudo-soul of hit single "You Give Me Something" sets the template for a polished, proficient set of songs which drift politely from the speakers, with Morrison barking out a decent Rod Stewart impression above a syrupy backing track of piano, strings and brass.

"Call The Police" briefly ups the tempo with some shamelessly Radiohead-influenced ragged guitar riffing, but in general this is bland, faceless music which offers nothing new yet will inevitably sell by the shed load.

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Album artwork for the release Undiscovered.

Tracks

  1. 1 Under the Influence
  2. 2 You Give Me Something
  3. 3 Wonderful World
  4. 4 The Pieces Don't Fit Anymore
  5. 5 One Last Chance
  6. 6 Undiscovered
  7. 7 The Letter
  8. 8 Call the Police
  9. 9 This Boy
  10. 10 If the Rain Must Fall
  11. 11 How Come
  12. 12 The Last Goodbye
  13. 13 Better Man

Release Details

  • Label

    Polydor

  • Release Date

    Jul 31 2006

  • Country

    United Kingdom

  • Format

    CD

  • Catalogue No.

    9878240

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