Album title: Automaton
Artist: Jamiroquai
Genre: Funk
Nationality: American
Release date: March 31
Position in Discography: Eighth
Fear Factor: Moderate
Familiar with this artist? Heard of them
Familiar with the genre or subgenre? No
Average RYM Score: 3.08
Wait a minute! That's not ...? No. For a moment there I thought the Matt Johnson checked in the credits was THE Matt Johnson, of The The fame, but of course it's just a coincidence. Different guy. The little I know of Jamiroquai is limited to their hit singles, which at the time I didn't like but I was a different person, musically, back then, so this is really the first chance I have to properly listen to and maybe appreciate this band. Good opener anyway, uptempo and very groovy, while “Cloud 9” reminds me a lot of Daft Punk. It's real funky, man! “Something About You” has a very ELO feel about it, with the orchestral backing, and what a sweet infectious bassline running “Nights Out In the Jungle”. There are just a clutch of great songs on this album, such as “We Can Do It”, “Summer Girl” and nearly every other track really. Can only express this as being totally cool and funky. Man.
Check out more from this artist? I might do, now
Check out more from this genre or subgenre? Yeah
Expectation Index: 9