Jim James. Love this dude. Love him hard.
In case you are not aware of the quirky awesomeness that has been manifested in the character of Jim James (aka Yim Yames), he is the lead singer and frontman of the indie-rock outfit My Morning Jacket. And in case you are not familiar with said band, please extract your head from your rear end and immerse it in the fantastic, exploding musical revolution taking place in the form of modern alternative rock that is truly some of the greatest music ever to exist.
Anywho, Jim James has just this year made his first venture into the realm of solo project record making. And boy did he succeed...in making a veritably fabulous record that is. It is funky, mellow, thought provoking, introspective, cohesive, concise, poetic, eccentric, and all around brilliant. Nothing short of the genius I expect from this current indie-rock luminary.
On Regions of Light And Sound of God Jim James provides a healthy combination of the retro with the relevant, or is it the other way around...either way, the textures on this record are righteous in their reference to both old and recent soundscapes. It blends well the space-y and groovy with the folky and rootsy. And of course it showcases Jim James' trademark goofiness; his vocal imperfections and odd phrasings which contribute a beautiful counterpoint to the unfortunate computerization of today's modern pop music.
Get this record and enjoy it!
Jim James - Regions of Light And Sound of God on iTunes
Jim James - Regions of Light And Sound of God on Spotify
Happy listening!
Ty
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