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Artist: James Bay Album: Chaos And The Calm Bitrate: 237kbps avg Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz Label: Republic Genre: Pop Size: 107.07 megs PlayTime: 0h 59min 47sec total Rip Date: 2015-03-20 Store Date: 2015-03-20 Track List: -------- 01. Craving 3:48 02. Hold Back The River 3:59 03. Let It Go 4:23 04. If You Ever Want To Be In Love 4:00 05. Best Fake Smile 3:26 06. When We Were On Fire 3:59 07. Move Together 4:37 08. Scars 4:34 09. Collide 3:25 10. Get Out While You Can 4:41 11. Need The Sun To Break 3:46 12. Incomplete 3:46 13. Running 3:37 14. Clocks Go Forward 4:08 15. Stealing Cars 3:38 Release Notes: -------- Long before James Bay was selling out the nationÆs venues and picking up BRIT awards, he could be found vying for peopleÆs ears at open mic nights, or soundtracking their shopping while busking in Brighton. Those situations intensify oneÆs isolation, and have been known to break lesser souls, but as a building ground for aspiring songwriters, itÆs a fertile arena for developing oneÆs ability to connect. Clearly someone whoÆs comfortable with such intimacy, itÆs when James demonstrates that close familiarity that he truly shines on æChaos And The CalmÆ. Whether itÆs through his confessional lyrics, which wrestle with the hopes and regrets of escaping a small town, or the starker, emotional songs of yearning, thereÆs an entrusting core that must be, for him, liberating, and is, for the listener, heartwarming. So, though æCravingÆ introduces the claustrophobic frustrations of an artist desperately trying to realise his ambitions while trapped in hometown routines, its assured pace distracts us from the theme. ItÆs the subtleties of his pain that are better appreciated; æLet It GoÆ exposes the struggles of maintaining a relationship thatÆs being tested by life changing around them. ôTrying to fit your hand inside of mine / When we know it just donÆt belong,ö he laments, shifting from an aching growl to a pleading falsetto. æMove TogetherÆ revisits his woes - similarly reflective and acoustic, it seeks a solution to an imminent rupture. The standout track, æScarsÆ, meanwhile, is a desperate admission of dependency and vulnerability. It begins stripped down, spotlighting BayÆs fraught pleas, and builds up to a reassuring climax - somewhat reminiscent of those air-punching Æ80s power rock anthems. The gospel-tinged closing track, æIncompleteÆ, finds the lovers in close physical contact, reconnecting, realising that surviving and maintaining love despite ongoing changes surrounding them is paramount. That IÆm a sucker for the sentimental side of things is not to say that the meatier moments are any less potent. Raised on a staple diet of classic rock, Bay effortlessly changes gear, getting spirited on æWhen We Were On FireÆ, caustic on the crunching æCollideÆ, channeling his inner Springsteen on æGet Out While You CanÆ, and entering full-on preacher mode in the uplifting first single, æHold Back The RiverÆ. Admittedly, James Bay ventures dangerously close to MOR territory. HeÆs a troubadour that enjoys his craft - weaving soul, blues, Americana and soft rock into an easily appreciated message, itÆs not difficult to see his appeal. But while some may accuse him of not taking risks, or suggest that by writing popular and infectious melodies heÆs any less entitled to respect, there is enough substance here to warrant continued interest in his development. So, he should fare well under all the attention currently being heaped upon him. This is an album of genuine intent, full of poignant reflections on romance, hope, fear, the past, the present, and the future. ItÆs got heart. And thatÆs enough for starters. This NFO File was rendered by NFOmation.net
Artist: James Bay Album: Chaos And The Calm Bitrate: 237kbps avg Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz Label: Republic Genre: Pop Size: 107.07 megs PlayTime: 0h 59min 47sec total Rip Date: 2015-03-20 Store Date: 2015-03-20 Track List: -------- 01. Craving 3:48 02. Hold Back The River 3:59 03. Let It Go 4:23 04. If You Ever Want To Be In Love 4:00 05. Best Fake Smile 3:26 06. When We Were On Fire 3:59 07. Move Together 4:37 08. Scars 4:34 09. Collide 3:25 10. Get Out While You Can 4:41 11. Need The Sun To Break 3:46 12. Incomplete 3:46 13. Running 3:37 14. Clocks Go Forward 4:08 15. Stealing Cars 3:38 Release Notes: -------- Long before James Bay was selling out the nations venues and picking up BRIT awards, he could be found vying for peoples ears at open mic nights, or soundtracking their shopping while busking in Brighton. Those situations intensify ones isolation, and have been known to break lesser souls, but as a building ground for aspiring songwriters, its a fertile arena for developing ones ability to connect. Clearly someone whos comfortable with such intimacy, its when James demonstrates that close familiarity that he truly shines on Chaos And The Calm. Whether its through his confessional lyrics, which wrestle with the hopes and regrets of escaping a small town, or the starker, emotional songs of yearning, theres an entrusting core that must be, for him, liberating, and is, for the listener, heartwarming. So, though Craving introduces the claustrophobic frustrations of an artist desperately trying to realise his ambitions while trapped in hometown routines, its assured pace distracts us from the theme. Its the subtleties of his pain that are better appreciated; Let It Go exposes the struggles of maintaining a relationship thats being tested by life changing around them. Trying to fit your hand inside of mine / When we know it just dont belong, he laments, shifting from an aching growl to a pleading falsetto. Move Together revisits his woes - similarly reflective and acoustic, it seeks a solution to an imminent rupture. The standout track, Scars, meanwhile, is a desperate admission of dependency and vulnerability. It begins stripped down, spotlighting Bays fraught pleas, and builds up to a reassuring climax - somewhat reminiscent of those air-punching 80s power rock anthems. The gospel-tinged closing track, Incomplete, finds the lovers in close physical contact, reconnecting, realising that surviving and maintaining love despite ongoing changes surrounding them is paramount. That Im a sucker for the sentimental side of things is not to say that the meatier moments are any less potent. Raised on a staple diet of classic rock, Bay effortlessly changes gear, getting spirited on When We Were On Fire, caustic on the crunching Collide, channeling his inner Springsteen on Get Out While You Can, and entering full-on preacher mode in the uplifting first single, Hold Back The River. Admittedly, James Bay ventures dangerously close to MOR territory. Hes a troubadour that enjoys his craft - weaving soul, blues, Americana and soft rock into an easily appreciated message, its not difficult to see his appeal. But while some may accuse him of not taking risks, or suggest that by writing popular and infectious melodies hes any less entitled to respect, there is enough substance here to warrant continued interest in his development. So, he should fare well under all the attention currently being heaped upon him. This is an album of genuine intent, full of poignant reflections on romance, hope, fear, the past, the present, and the future. Its got heart. And thats enough for starters. This NFO File was rendered by NFOmation.net
