James TW – Chapters (2019) [Official Digital Download 24bit/44,1kHz]

James TW – Chapters (2019)
FLAC (tracks) 24 bit/44,1 kHz | Time – 44:16 minutes | 495 MB | Genre: Pop
Studio Masters, Official Digital Download | Front Cover | © Island Records (The Island Def Jam Music Group / Universal Music)

James’ undeniably roman­tic lyrics offer a distinct point of view, conveying an incom­pa­r­able wisdom about love, heartbreak and the world around him. Widely appealing but hardly typical, his songs demonstrate critical elements of experi­enced songwriting that resonate with ease, with weight and a sense of staying power that is rare in today’s pop music, the missing link between Laurel Canyon and Motown. British singer-songwriter James TW, who has over 800M artist streams to date, continues building momentum towards his forthcoming debut album, Chapters, with the release of “You & Me.” “You & Me is my favourite love song I’ve every released and is an anthem for whoever is that rock in your life,” said James.

James TW styles himself after Ed Sheeran and James Bay, tempering his troubadour aspirations with the slightest hint of a quivering teenage idol. It’s not merely his boyish good looks that push James TW toward teendom. Chapters, his 2019 debut, carries a wide-eyed optimism that’s evident even beneath the thick layers of gloss that were shellacked upon his songs with the intention of appealing to as many demographics as possible. It’s a gambit that works. Don’t listen to Chapters closely, and it seems like the kind of music that could soundtrack any number of upper class events — anything from a dinner party to a waiting room. It’s smooth, glassy, and unobtrusive, melodic enough to be pleasant but never insistent about its hooks. Listen a little closer and the songs are as open-hearted as James TW’s singing, the kind of thing that can hook younger listeners on music that is otherwise squarely middle of the road and, in many respects, made with middle-aged listeners in mind. – Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Tracklist:

1. James TW – You & Me (03:51)
2. James TW – When You Love Someone (03:36)
3. James TW – Soldier (03:44)
4. James TW – Incredible (04:06)
5. James TW – Happy For Me (03:40)
6. James TW – Boys & Girls (03:23)
7. James TW – Say Love (03:41)
8. James TW – Big Picture (03:40)
9. James TW – Suitcase (03:35)
10. James TW – My Somebody (03:23)
11. James TW – If I Didn’t Tell You (03:50)
12. James TW – Right Into Your Love (03:41)

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