The classy keyboards and drum beats drive the song, while the guitars discreetly embellish it. Moreover, second single, 'Cloud 9' is that typical funky Jamiroquai tune that elegantly struts in front of you.
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Even though this modern twist to the old school disco was always present in their music and further developed since late '90s, here is nonchalantly displayed to full effect. Backing this sonic theme, the dance floor-ready opener, 'Shake it On' builds on sequencers and deep bass lines, on top of which Jay offers his trademark vocal delivery, often vocoded. The detached verses of 'Automaton' heavily contrast the melodic choruses, whereas the singer discusses the rise of artificial intelligence & technology all over the world and how it affects us as human beings or our relationships. I am a big fan of their disco tunes and especially the underrated Dynamite, who put off many fans due to the direction it took. He took a page from the Daft Punk book, applied it to his own formulas and to be honest, it sounds really pleasant. The move is a bit surprising, since Rock Dust Light Star felt more organic and gave hope to those who still expected a return to form (move on, post- Travelling Without Moving Jamiroquai is a different beast), however, it also shows us Jay Kay isn't ready to rest on his laurels yet. The title track was the first taste, showcasing a retro futuristic approach delving slightly deeper than A Funk Odyssey or Dynamite into electronic territory. Still, if this is what it takes to receive good tunes, then I'm fine with it.Īfter years of speculation, during which fans clung to any piece of news offered by the band members, Jamiroquai finally unveiled Automaton, their 8th studio effort.
Unfortunately, it's a damn slow one, because 7 years lapsed since Rock Dust Light Star saw the light of day.
These achievements offer them the luxury of releasing new music at a preferred pace.
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Their music is timeless, many hits have become classics, plus they sell out arenas each time they tour. Review Summary: Saturday night fever with Jamiroquai.Īt this point in their career, Jamiroquai don't have anything to prove anymore.
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