Yet another one of those singer slash songwriters that are distinctive and catchy enough to stand out from the crowd. The drums add a good americana feeling to it every other song, even though James Vincent McMorrow is of irish origin.
Reminds me of Midlake at times, only the lyrics are far more conventional.
Now this is one artist where I feel really embarrassed I haven’t known him earlier.
The soft, laid-back R&B from the 60s and 70s just fires up my good mood, no matter what I do in the background (or foreground). Superb guitar skills make this man a remarkable, true blues, funk & soul protagonist. One of those musicians that have an enormous potential which is never recognized or discovered by the mainstream. Nevertheless, he’s had and declined his offers, for a good reason, too.
Listen to his album Here Comes Shuggie Otis.
Enjoy.