Poplife Pick: "Travelling Without Moving" (1996)
His third album as
Jamiroquai, Travelling Without Moving, has sold over two million
copies worldwide, which is doubly impressive considering that the
album is only now hitting U.S. shores. But fey white-boy funk
with its silly pretenses and unnatural soul has traditionally not
fared so well Stateside, meaning the Thin One may have a tough
time cracking this market.
Kay is impressive as he splatters suggestions of Bob Marley
("Drifting Along"), Marvin Gaye ("Everyday"), and Parliament ("High
Times") atop his rollicking dance grooves. Terrific production further
enhances the album's best tracks, including the James
Brown-inspired "You Are My Love" and the roiling dance cut "Virtual
Insanity." -- Bob Gulla, Wall Of Sound
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