Tonight at Rock City it is one such occasion as there is an interesting prospect supporting Jamie T. While the majority of the time support acts at gigs are merely background music, sometimes there can be pleasant surprises. 'Riverbed' is an obvious highlight as it builds and builds into a genuine epic, and sits nicely next to title track 'Magnolia Melancholia' which really is Jamie T at his best.Ĭontinue reading: Jamie T - Magnolia Melancholia EP Review Opening with comeback single 'Don't You Find', the mood is set and the 5 songs that follow (two covers) showcase Jamie T's softer side as well as the energy and power that we have come to expect. It's raw, it's rough and completely irresistible. The first thing to say about ' Magnolia Melancholia' is that it is classic Jamie T. ' Atlantic City' (from the 'Emily's Heart' single release), ' Rawhide' featuring a certain Lily Allen (from the 'Sheila' single release) and the staggering 'St Christopher and The Dance of the Young Professionals' (taken from the 'Sticks 'n' Stones' EP) are all essential Jamie T listening. Some of his best and most underrated songs have appeared on EPs, as b-sides and as unreleased gems. Aside from opener ' Don't You Find' - which also appears on the album - these songs are yet another diverse, unique and enthralling set from one of the most talented musicians this country has to offer.He's done it before, you know. If you're after a continuation of ' Carry on the Grudge', you can stop reading now. Now, as the dust begins to settle and fans begin trying to rank the three albums (save yourself some time and don't try - it's impossible) a new EP from Jamie T has landed. ' Carry on the Grudge', his third album, was another exceptional release from the south London pioneer capped off with two sold out nights at Alexandra Palace. Not many artists could disappear of the face of the earth for a few years and return quite like this. Jamie's 'Sticks and Stones' EP was announced for a June 29th release. It was also reported that Florence from Florence and the Machine would appear on his sophomore album, entitled Kings and Queens. In 2009, a new music video appeared on Jamie T's website, for a song entitled 'Fire Fire'.
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He appeared on the popular US TV show, Last Call With Carson Daly, performing 'Sheila' live. Jamie T's first US tour took place in September 2007. In May 2007, Jamie T performed at Radio 1's Big Weekend concert in Preston, as well as performing at Glastonbury, Oxegen and Benicassim, amongst other summer festivals. The album was shortlisted for the 2007 Mercury Music Prize but lost out to Klaxons.Īt the 2007 NME Awards, Jamie T won the Best Solo Artist award, beating Jarvis Cocker and Thom Yorke to the title. 'Sheila' was re-released in support of the album and the B-side, 'Rawhide' featured Lily Allen on backing vocals. It reportedly got its name from the panic attacks that Jamie suffered when he was growing up. Panic Prevention was Jamie T's debut album. 'Calm Down Dearest' was released in January 2007, peaking at number nine, making it his first Top Ten hit. The track reached number 13 in the UK Singles charts. 'If You Got The Money' was released in October 2006. One of two videos made for 'Sheila' shows Bob Hoskins walking along the River Thames, miming along to the song. Jamie T's next single 'Sheila' (released in July 2006) also received a great deal of radio airtime, especially on the XFM station, as did 'If You Got The Money'. Whiley made 'Back in the Game' her Pet Sound record, earning the track a huge amount of mainstream radio airplay. Jamie T's early career was also aided by another Radio 1 DJ, Jo Whiley. Lowe then gave another track, 'Back in the Game' the honour of being 'Hottest Record in the World'. The song was picked up by BBC Radio 1's Zane Lowe, who made the track his Single of the Week. Later on that year, he released another single, 'Salvador'. Music Career: Jamie T released his debut EP, Betty and the Selfish Sons on his own label, Pacemaker Records in 2006. As a child, he attended the Hall School in Wimbledon and Reed's school in Cobham, Surrey. He is signed to Virgin Records and has been compared to the likes of Joe Strummer, Billy Bragg and Mike Skinner of The Streets.Ĭhildhood: Jamie T was raised in the Wimbledon area of South London. Jamie T (born Jamie Treays, ) Jamie is an English singer and songwriter from London.
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