Ok, while I write my massive review of Intimacy, a quick overview of an album that's been tearing up my iPod recently. James Yuill is signed to Moshi Moshi and though another electro-folk artist probably isn't need at the minute, James' album sits well among his contemporaries providing a few moments of brilliance that shine above the rest.
Turning Down Water For Air is James Yuill's debut effort and has earnt him rave reviews from many sources. James was one of those walkby artists that I heard at Latitude and whose name I made a note of for future reference. It turns out Pete had already recommended James to me and since then, I've been keeping a keen eye on his development.
The album has two particular standout tracks for me and they are coupled together, No Pins Allwoed and This Sweet Love demonstrate James' wide influences in two 3 minute journeys, from his dancefloor stomping beats, via smooth acoustic guitars and a calming vocal to comfort the listener. No Pins Allowed is the dancier of the two songs with lots distorted synths and a singalong chorus. New single, This Sweet Love is the more relaxed of the two tracks but still showcases the laptop beats that provide the pace to the album. There are also gorgeous supporting harmonies provided by James himself but restrained enough in the mix to not impose.
Also of note is James' cover of Radiohead's Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box. The Amnesiac era classic is this time layered with plenty of acoustic guitar, Yuill taking the approach that more is definately better and filling your ears with lots of electronic bleeps and beats and plenty of guitar.
Recommended downloading:
Packt Like Sardines in a Crushd Tin Box
No Pins Allowed
Head Over Heels
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Ohhh yeeeeeeeeeah, Pete strikes again!
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