Reid Jamieson is a classic Canadian heartbreaker with an incredible voice and a magical way with melodies. 2007 finds him hard at work writing a soulful follow up to his latest, plus releasing a rather unintentional fifties era tribute to Elvis entitled The Presley Sessions.
In case you don't know, Reid's latest disc of original music; The Unavoidable Truth, was produced by Josh Finlayson (Gord Downie Band,
Skydiggers) and features guest appearances from Sarah Harmer & Bob Egan (Blue Rodeo, Wilco) while showcasing his choirboy ways, therapeutic lyrics and country-flavoured pop hooks.
Reid recently moved from Toronto to beautiful Vancouver BC where he is exploring the fine art of songwriting, playing around town, and appearing with some regularity on CBC's Vinyl Cafe and other fine shows.
File alongside fellow rootsy singer songwriters:Ron Sexsmith, Damien Rice, Jeff Buckley, Josh Rouse, Glenn Tilbrook and Neil Finn. And please stay tuned for more from this tender troubadour...
"Achingly beautiful songs....a haunting quality not soon forgotten"
- Globe and Mail (Feb 2007)
"Prepare to be surprised..."
- Vancouver Province
"Absolutely gorgeous"
- Maverick (UK)
'Arresting...dazzling voice'
- Toronto Sun
"Neither derivative nor nostalgic...The Unavoidable Truth, is a work of elegant, understated beauty... enveloping the listenerin the atmospheric glow of his soulful vocals."
- Paste Magazine (4 to Watch)
"Jamieson's songs are unabashedly crisp (take that, Bonnie Prince!), drenched in wistful piano/guitar melodies, and centered on his satin whisper."
- CNet.com
'In a few short bars Reid stole the show'
- Now Magazine
'Lovers of classic quality should acquire without hesitation.'
- Comes With A Smile - UK
'Irresistible...'
- Eye Magazine
'More than just another promising upstart...rootsy, mellow and honey-sweet.'
- TorontoLife.com
