Compass (LP)

Warp Records is pleased to announce the release of Jamie Lidell’s third full-length album “Compass”. The album was recorded in Los Angeles, New York and Canada, Jamie’s fellow travelers on “Compass” include Beck, Feist, Gonzales, Chris Taylor of Grizzly Bear, Pat Sansone of Wilco and veteran drummer James Gadson (who’s hit sticks for Bill Withers, Quincy Jones among many others). Musically and lyrically this is very much A Jamie Lidell Production-reflecting not only his exhilarating, diverse tastes, but also a year of change, love, longing and arrival at a new place.

Undoubtedly, “Compass” is his most eclectic album yet. Songs shift, chop, change and mutate genres and forms before our very ears. It’s got funk in spades; the jaw-dropping power of the vocals is stronger than ever; it rocks, it pops, it’s sweet, angry, hard, soulful and soft, often within the span of a single track. It’s the restless album that finally matches the soul of its creator.

What the critis say:

"A return to the glitchy soul and funk of his remarkable debut, Multiply… a thoroughly fascinating triumph" Metro, 4 out of 5   “It's quite a ride” - Uncut 4 out of 5   "Throughout this record, Jamie's shooting lines at us that could cook bacon at 50 yards… a sunny blend of Prince, Jackson 5 and James Brown" 4 out of 5 Artrocker   "His most complete album to date" 8.5 out of 10 - DJ   "Lidell’s willingness to experiment with sound enables him to take his songwriting to another level" Filter   "We’re honoured to hear something as soulful, eclectically energised, energetic and accessible as this" 10 out of 10 - iDJ