Jamiroquai

[InflatableBuddha]

So a few months ago, I picked up High Times (greatest hits) and instantly fell in love with this band.

Since then, I've picked up all six studio albums and I am just blown away by the different layers of instrumentation and range of emotions in Jamiroquai's music. This is one of the few artists that really has songs I can listen to no matter what my mood - excited (Cosmic Girl, Alright, Dynamite, Stop Don't Panic), aroused (Everyday, Blow Your Mind), funky (Light Years, Scam) relaxed (Corner of the Earth, Picture of my Life).

Is anybody else here a big fan? Are there similar artists I should check out?

 

[KeithTalent]

I don't know of any specific artists, but have you tried putting Jamiroquai into Pandora and seeing what songs it plays for you?

Just a thought.

KT

 

[nakedfrog]

I utterly abhor Jamiroquai.
Maroon 5 put me in mind of them (and of course, I despise them as well)

What's wrong with a little Parliament?

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I don't know of any specific artists, but have you tried putting Jamiroquai into Pandora and seeing what songs it plays for you?

Just a thought.

KT

Shit, not available in Canada .

Good idea though.

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I don't know of any specific artists, but have you tried putting Jamiroquai into Pandora and seeing what songs it plays for you?

Just a thought.

KT

Shit, not available in Canada .

Good idea though.

Yeah it is annnoying, sorry I didn't realize you were in Canada too.

KT

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog
I utterly abhor Jamiroquai.
Maroon 5 put me in mind of them (and of course, I despise them as well)

What's wrong with a little Parliament?

Blasphemy! :| How dare you speak of Jamiroquai and Maroon 5 in the same breath! (I am not a Maroon 5 fan.)

I will check out Parliament, thanks.

 

[queenrobot]

When putting in Jamiroquai into Pandora I got a bunch of (IMO) very drab techno. What about Scissor Sisters? They are funky.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha
I will check out Parliament, thanks.

Gonna let P-funk do it to you in your eardrum

Man, now I wish I was listening to some

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: queenrobot
When putting in Jamiroquai into Pandora I got a bunch of (IMO) very drab techno. What about Scissor Sisters? They are funky.

More disco than funk, I believe, but of course disco borrowed from funk.

 

[queenrobot]

I like the "disco-ness", I just don't like to admit it.

 

[rasczak]

i remember this guy for the mid 90's. only had one ok song. the rest was crap.

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: queenrobot
I like the "disco-ness", I just don't like to admit it.

A little disco here and there never hurt anybody. Like arsenic!

Well, maybe that's a bad example.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: queenrobot
I like the "disco-ness", I just don't like to admit it.

I don't think the disco is really my thing.

I just remembered that allmusic.com shows related artists, and it looks like Portishead and Massive Attack are worthy to check out.

 

[PepePeru]

maybe check out:
Idris Muhammad
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EStIjUWVf1s
or
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...o7GkrQ&feature=related

ignore the rap at the start of the second vid that goes on for about 15 secs.

 

[I Saw OJ]

Originally posted by: KeithTalent
I don't know of any specific artists, but have you tried putting Jamiroquai into Pandora and seeing what songs it plays for you?

Just a thought.

KT

Wow thats neat, I did not know of this pandora.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: rasczak
i remember this guy for the mid 90's. only had one ok song. the rest was crap.

If you're thinking of "Virtual Insanity", IMO that's one of his worst singles.

Check out Alright, Cosmic Girl, and Canned Heat, for starters. Much better singles.

 

[queenrobot]

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha

Originally posted by: queenrobot
I like the "disco-ness", I just don't like to admit it.

I don't think the disco is really my thing.

I just remembered that allmusic.com shows related artists, and it looks like Portishead and Massive Attack are worthy to check out.

Portishead is nothing like Jamiroquai but you might like them. They are much more melancholy.

 

[PepePeru]

Even the Talking Heads had a few funky type songs, as well.

Bernie Worrell (p-funk) playing keys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXMNpYMGyck
also check out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUWZGjWax7Q

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha
I just remembered that allmusic.com shows related artists, and it looks like Portishead and Massive Attack are worthy to check out.

Definitely. I wouldn't have thought to associate them with Jamiroquai, though.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Thanks for the suggestions G Wizard. Youtube is blocked at work but I'll check them out at home.

 

[queenrobot]

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha
I just remembered that allmusic.com shows related artists, and it looks like Portishead and Massive Attack are worthy to check out.

Definitely. I wouldn't have thought to associate them with Jamiroquai, though.

Perhaps because they are all English?

 

[Lonyo]

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha

Originally posted by: rasczak
i remember this guy for the mid 90's. only had one ok song. the rest was crap.

If you're thinking of "Virtual Insanity", IMO that's one of his worst singles.

Check out Alright, Cosmic Girl, and Canned Heat, for starters. Much better singles.

Seven Days in Sunny June is one of my favourites.

 

[InflatableBuddha]

Originally posted by: Lonyo

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha

Originally posted by: rasczak
i remember this guy for the mid 90's. only had one ok song. the rest was crap.

If you're thinking of "Virtual Insanity", IMO that's one of his worst singles.

Check out Alright, Cosmic Girl, and Canned Heat, for starters. Much better singles.

Seven Days in Sunny June is one of my favourites.

:thumbsup:

 

[KeithTalent]

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha

Originally posted by: queenrobot
I like the "disco-ness", I just don't like to admit it.

I don't think the disco is really my thing.

I just remembered that allmusic.com shows related artists, and it looks like Portishead and Massive Attack are worthy to check out.

Portishead is nothing like Jamiroquai but you might like them. They are much more melancholy.

Yes. I love Portishead, particularly their second album, it's freaking brilliant.

KT

 

[nakedfrog]

Originally posted by: queenrobot

Originally posted by: nakedfrog

Originally posted by: InflatableBuddha
I just remembered that allmusic.com shows related artists, and it looks like Portishead and Massive Attack are worthy to check out.

Definitely. I wouldn't have thought to associate them with Jamiroquai, though.

Perhaps because they are all English?

I suppose, seems a silly reason to call them "related" though