Product Description

'Undiscovered' is the debut album from singer-songwriter sensation, James Morrison. Taking a bluesier, more soulful route than some of his contemporaries, Morrison has drawn on elements of his troubled upbringing to produce an album that has real depth emotionally and musically. Includes the single'You Give Me Something'.

Track Listing

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

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #552 in Music
• Released on: 2006-07-31
• Number of discs: 1

Amazon.co.uk Review
Young James Morrison has "success story" written all over him. Drawing influence from soul greats like Cat Stevens, Otis Redding, and Van Morrison, debut album Undiscovered reveals this Rugby-born vocalist has the sort of world-weary voice and songwriting chops to take the Later…With Jools Holland path to mainstream success that's formerly made stars of Damien Rice, James Blunt, and former tour-mate Corinne Bailey Rae. In keeping with his soul influences, much of Undiscovered has a full, warm multi-instrumental sound neatly rendered by Martin Terefe, producer for the likes of KT Tunstall and Ron Sexsmith. "Under The Influence", a passionate upfront love song, is borne along on florid piano and Beatles-esque string arrangements, while the tear-stained "Wonderful World" matches its emotional message ("I know that it's a wonderful world/ But I can't feel it right now") with optimistic brass and cascading percussion. Album stand-outs come with "You Give Me Something" and the closing "Better Man", a solo acoustic number that really showcases the range of Morrison's voice. Purists may still baulk at the prospect of a white lad from the North of England singing soul, but the sure success of Undiscovered ought to prove that a strong voice will always be the bottom line .--Louis Pattison

Customer Reviews

it won't be for everybody but a very good album for fans
James Morrison reminds me of Terence Trent Derby with his distinctive vocals and cut down style,very few musical instruments,often just acoustic guitar and drums.Echoes of Stevie Wonder and chords and melodies that have a passing resemblance to other artists' songs complete the mix.I really like this album but it wasn't one that i liked first time of hearing.It's an album you need to play and let it grow on you.It's a little raw and naive in places and a little like a live recording of a busker on a city street corner.No bells and whistles,just a guy relying and believing in his talent.This gives it some originality and credit to James Morrison on producing a stunning album that may not be for everyone but will be enjoyed by most.Recommended.

Amazing!
I have had this album for over a year now and it just doesn't get old. I get the same tigling sensation from his voice as i did the first time i listened to it, with the added bonus that now i know the words and can sing along.

James Morrison is head and shoulders above the other singer songwriters of his generation, and I greatly anticipate the release of his second album. If it is anywhere near as good as this one, he will have a long and brilliant career ahead of him!

A decent debut
An unobtrusively pleasant listen from a young singer with a good voice. There is one scary moment when things go a little deliciously awry, the bone crunching "Call The Police" which doesn't sit easily with the rest of the pop-soul sounds on this debut recording. Standout tracks are the hits "You Give Me Something" and the very good "Wonderful World" but one wonders where Morrison could go with a good backing band, as the studio hacks here merely go through the motions, but for a first album it's quite good - even if it could be classed as soul for the Starbucks generation.