Emergency On Planet Earth

Im not saying this to be edgy, or funny, or controversial. This is not a value judgement and honestly I'm not really 100% sure what I mean, but: this is the whitest music I have ever heard.

Fucking hell. Had to turn it off. Couldn't stand the put-on American singing voice.

groovy

65

Acid jazz, white funk, didgeridoo solos. Why am I doing this to myself - fuck my life. Genuinely baffled how this is rated so highly at over 3. One star only from me.

It’s not even the album with the hits! It’s okay…I can’t do a whole album of new funk…but appreciate the musicianship

I really hate this. It's super unenjoyable. White guy trying to invoke 70s soul but just extra cringey

I'm not listening to this for 2 hours. That would be a real emergency.

Len Houmous will always be too young to die! Long live Len! 4.4 2/10 Too Young To Die

Could never get in to Jamiroquai. Not one I would choose to listen to

its more a 2.5 but it was alright. Logo dope as hell tho.

Starts ok but once we get to Hooked Up it all goes a bit shit. Whatever it is it just won’t stop or something. Music for people who listen to The Lighthouse Family. 2. Didn’t mind the Didging Out close.

Jamiroquaiteshit more like

Somewhere between Didgeridoo and Didgeridon't

“Now that’s what I call a singles band” Starts strongly, fades badly, never recovers. More a collection of jams than a coherent album of fully finished songs. I was looking forward to listening to this, as in theory it’s in my sweet spot, but ultimately it left me disappointed.

Something has always made me recoil from Jamiroquai's brand of acid jazz and funk, and I'm still not quite sure what. There's clearly talent, and it's all obviously heavily indebted to the great Stevie Wonder, but it's like there's something cynical or slickly commercial or soulless at work. Couldn't face the extended version - an hour of this was more than enough.

nice to revisit this one

7/10 Funky! Not my preferred genre but you can tell it’s really good music. Some of it sounds a little Michael Jacksony to me. Seeing this live would be super cool. Favorites: too young to die, emergency on planet earth, music of the mind, revolution 1993, when you gonna learn (live)

It’s good. The musicians are great, I like to listen to it all, but it’s not something I would put on regularly

Pretty fun

Surprisingly convincing 70s Stevie Wonder impression from some white Englishmen in the 90s, but, like, we could always just be listening to a 70s Stevie Wonder album. Not sure why this gets a separate spot on the list. Oh well. Not a bad time

Kyllä mää ymmärrän että tällainen onko jazzahtava tyyli voi vedota. Ei ole mun juttu kuitenkaan

A fun breath of fresh air that hasn’t really felt like anything else on this album. I know of a few of the bigger hits from Jamiroquai, so I was surprised to see that none of them were on this album. That being said, it definitely holds its own and deserves a spot on this list. They create a sound that bounces between genres and makes you want to move your body.

Love every cut on this album.

Cool arrangements, tight playing, yet something about Jamiroquai gives me the ick. I can't put my finger on it. I should love these albums but I just dont. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Mmm love Džiamirokvai

The vocalist is pretty unbearable and I find it hard to understand why such an album is on this list, when significantly better ones in this ”genre” have been released a couple of decades earlier.

So this album answers the age old question: what if you gave Stevie Wonder a didgeridoo Something about this album annoyed me. It almost seems inauthentic to me. Good grooves, funky, but lacking any hooks

Excellent pop-funk from a guy who was annoying but excellent at his art. Still relevant to this day and popular amongst today's young generation

minha mãe ama mto, ent eu tbm gosto bastante e sinceramente achei muito criticismo falar que o Jamiroquai tenta ganhar dinheiro imitando cultura de pretos, ou o Stevie Wonder ter influência sonora é mto diferente de tentar lucrar em cima de uma cultura, exagero demais o cara é bom e é isso a produção disso aqui é sensacional, tem até violino com beat de palma é bem funky, divertido e diversificado, deixa o ambiente mais feliz a letra não precisa ser profunda, óbvia demais ou politicamente correta pra a música ter qualidade e para mim de fato o melhor ponto do jamiroquai é a produção absurda dele o mascote também é foda até as músicas instrumentais grandes tem melodia e elementos marcantes músicas experimentais viajonas que duram bastante e variam constantemente = perfection principalmente pra se ouvir sem estar necessariamente só concentrado no álbum 10/10

So fun and funky and fun

Absolutely steeped in goofy, derivative funk riffs, but damn if it's not tasty. Had a good time with this one today. Such a wacky blend of acid jazz, funk and electronica.

I liked this soul jazz edm mix a lot

3 stars It’s derivative of a lot of the music of the 70s but does not feel corny or cheesy (most of the time). I can see what the fuss was about back then.

I only know Jamiroquai through their 2 biggest hits. This album didn't disappoint though, very funky and fun to listen to.

5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background Lightweight Stevie Wonder with 90s production values. Good but not essential. Best use of didgeridoo I've heard.

Very fun album, great rhythm section

I loved it. His voice is like a young Stevie wonder

Just because it has a message doesn't mean the musics good.

nice album!

This album surprised me with how much I enjoyed it, It was a wonderful jazz album and I returned to many songs throughout the day.

It's a fun sound, but it does not need to be 55 minutes long and it doesn't need a digeridoo track at the end.

Funky

Bra funk helt enkelt! Härligt 90-tal. Det blir en 4a rakt av.

One of the best jazz albums ever

Quite samey, good singles but nothing more.

It's funky, but it's missing the soul good funk has. Nothing to make you stop and have a full-on funky moment.

Pleasantly surprised by this! I only know him from his later work, but find myself bopping along with this album really easily.

Very cool album! never heard of the group before but I like their sound

groovy soul

I think they liked Stevie Wonder! bang on jam/jazz/funk/acid rock. maybe not done to highest quality consistently, but there's some fun vibes

Loved this one

I can't believe that this project convinced me to listen to a Jamiroquai album that's not the one with Virtual Insanity on it

i was wondering why this guy seemed so familiar and realized 2 songs in that it's the same guy from the "moving around furniture" bit from family guy. that's it, that's my review.

Meh! Some fun and funky songs on here but overall it just feels dated to me, and even kind of cheesy at times. None of the songs stood out for me, and just not a sound I enjoy.

Too much do do doo ing

This is just the singer doing a Stevie Wonder but it is pretty solid at times. Instrumental work is great, he's actually pretty decent at flow and singing, and there's a lot worse out there. Sure maybe this is good to listen to for a way to see how things evolve a bit or what makes it as popular music over time.

An enjoyable listen to have playing in the car on a nice sunny day while driving around.

I was going to give this album a 3/5. I quite like it, it's an easy inoffensive listen and quite funky. Then I read the reviews and all the butt hurt listeners crying 'he's just ripping off my Stevie', 'just listen to Stevie, no one's ever allowed to make music that sounds anything like him'. All modern music is built on the shoulders of giants. Crying because something sounds similar to something else is nonsense. All rock bands sound like Led Zep, all pop bands sound like The Beatles, all RnB is just a mowtown rip off. Yes this is what you sound like. In conclusion this gets an extra points so these cry babies cry more JK hat shaped tears.

I think if you are into this very smooth funk, jazz style, this would be a really great album. That's not me, so y'all get a three.

Terrific, fun funky stuff. Might warrant a 4 after I get more familiar with. Heard of this band, but this is a first-time listen.

Excited to get Canned Heat, but got disco Stevie Wonder instead.

Reminds me of Stevie Wonder. Some delightful funk/soul tunes but I just couldn't get through the double album.

All I knew of Jamiroquai before this was 'Virtual Insanity', and after this all I know is I want more.

Everything except the disco is ace

Well What's Going On? and Tina Turner invoked right off the bat and with the strength to back it up is a good start. Good funk and soul to get me through this day. Nothing outrageously outstanding here, but damn I'm pretty down these days (though Nightmare Noem is gone) and this picks me up and brings joy to my heart.

You know when you have that visceral, unquantifiable, irrational hatred of someone or something. You can’t explain explain it but you also cannot change it. Unfortunately, that’s me and Jamiroquai.

Never felt the emotional connection — felt like the music and message were not aligned. Got a Stevie Wonder vibe. Talented, but didn't catch a spark.

The grooves are cool, and I do like the old-school vibe, though it wore a little thin after a while. Also, aside from that hit, the compositions were a bit lacking.

My review was going to start with something like "I was always surprised that this band didn't hit bigger." But apparently they really did hit big and this album boasts 1.2M+ sales! As for me, I learned of them because of the Virtual Insanity music video and in those pre-Internet days, I simply did not do my record-store research to learn more. That changes with this listen. This band and Jay Kay fucking rock.

Thought it was decent

i've only listened to virtual insanity before but this whole album is a banger fav song: Too Young to Die

After 2 songs akt heel get

I haven’t heard this album for soooo long, we were right into them in the early 90s, and sa them around 92/93, funny, it’s good - but dated, but hey ho

This album is a lot of fun! This first half especially was incredible, but the second half did drag a little.

Bas nista special, ne znan ni koji je ovo zanr. 5/10

I like Too Young To Die, but I'm not a fan of the lengthy jazz burblings, excessive didgeridoo and the too on-the-nose environmental preaching. Plus, it's hard to ignore what an insufferable d0bag Jay Kay is. Can't be more than a 2 from me.

jamiroquai is so funnnnn. interesting and fun, very good vibes all round

Funky, exactly what you'd expect from Jamiroquai

An absolute funky blast from start to finish. Found myself dancing along to the entire album, zero dull moments. The bass work and tone in particular stood out out as superb. Fantastic modern take on jazz

Overall: a fun, socially aware funk ride.

A lot of extras I didn't care for but I like the main album

This is like a combination of jazz and funk. It feels very '70s. I really thought the singer was a chick until I saw the music video. The image makes me think of the QAnon Shaman from Jan 6th (ugh!). This album has great energy and I really liked it!

Standouts When You Gonna Learn If I Like It, I Do It Music of the Mind

Something held over from the 80's that sounds like a knockoff 90's version of Stevie Wonder. Not for me.

Funky, jazzy, groovy, pretty damned good stuff. Very musical, fantastically recorded.

6.5/10 - If I hadn’t heard Stevie Wonder and SITKOL I think this could be rated higher. I can see why some people might not like it, but I think it has a good sound and is a fun album to groove to. I think it sounds too similar to SITKOL to the point that I would never pick this album up again because it doesn’t differentiate itself from or surpass the original work.

I like the funk and the vibe of this album. I think they sound a bit like Stevie Wonder (basic, I know) towards the front half of this album. They really set themselves apart in the back half and the didgeridoo song is unique. 7/10

finally its FUN out here i see why so many artists cite jamiroquai as inspiration the tracks on their own wouldn't be that impressive, this is more of a whole product. and the album in its entirety is more impressive than the songs.

I don’t do guilty pleasures, I like what I like but despite a 30 year relationship with this album I do feel I have to justify my views on it. Yeah it isn’t original or crucial, but it’s fun, gets you moving and whatever you think of Jay Kay his voice is soulful and fits well in the agile disco funk. Is it life changing? No Is is it worth your time, absolutely

Listen to this album Mr Trump

Na

Funky. Just can’t help but dance a little to the music. Very clearly influenced by the likes of Stevie.. but how can you not like the grooves? Doesn’t have any skips either. Too young to die a favourite. 5 stars? Probably 4.5

One of the most unique things I've ever listened to.

dieser Hupfauf ging mit damals schon auf den Nerv

8/10 Favorites: Too Young to Die Blow Your Mind

I had not listened to this album before, and really as a whole, much Jamiroquai all the way through. I always found songs I loved though. This album is no different. So much going and so many influences found throughout. I thought at points I was listening to Stevie Wonder, Bill Withers, or even Al Green. I'm gonna give this one multiple spins for sure. Biggest Hit - Whatever It Is, I Just Can't Stop Biggest Miss (if I had to choose) - Didgin Out Hidden Gem - Blow Your Mind

Listened to and from work. Really enjoyed this! Many of the tracks felt a bit samey but the good tracks were great. Revolution 1993 is an absolute banger!

An hour too long

extremely fun and catchy with great melodies

It’s almost impossible to stay in a bad mood when you’re listening to Jamiroquai. The moment you press play, there’s a kind of physical buoyancy that takes over—like the music itself lifts you a few inches off the ground. I’d never spent time with their debut album, Emergency on Planet Earth, but it carries the same vibrant pulse and effortless cool as the later records I discovered after first seeing the wildly inventive “Virtual Insanity” video. Jamiroquai has a rare gift for fusing pop, jazz, R&B, disco, and funk into a seamless, groove-driven soundscape—what’s often labeled Acid Jazz—that feels both polished and organic. The result isn’t just music you hear; it’s music you feel, and it’s an absolute joy to sink into.

You can't really go wrong with these guys and their brand of upbeat disco/funk/pop. This was enjoyable front to back.

Jamiroquai - Emergency on Planet Earth A really well performed and energetic jazz funk album from the iconic band "Jamiroquai" this was my first experience with the band outside of the amazing "Virtual Insanity". I cant say i was dissapointed but i kind of felt like the album got a bit too self-indulgent at points 7/10 Favourite: Revolution 1993 Least Favourite: Music of the Mind

Only listened to the original tracklist or CD1. I think it subconsciously says a lot I did not want to listen to another hour of this, even if it wasn't that bad. 3/5

Good funk

Super funky and cool songs, super distinctive voice.

The songs are good and I enjoyed them but they all kind of blend together for me. Maybe that isn't a bad thing, maybe it would be good to put on as background for some other activity. There is a lot of nice funk sounding elements that I really enjoy. Not an album that I would put on to listen to but something good for background music.

Ok. Never a massive fan but some funky grooves

groovy album, some great tracks

Funky, smooth, 70s vibes. Jamiroquai are just iconic. Instruments on fire - didgeridoo

I enjoyed the funky, jazzy tone of this album. I thought this was pretty fun to listen to. Some interesting instrumentation throughout made this all the more enjoyable.

Emergency on the 1001 album generator, Jamiroquai is coming to change the game.

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Thoughts before listening: These guys are fun and put out some 90s bangers. I don't really know any of their non-hits, but I'm expecting funky, upbeat tunes. Review: European white boy disco funk is how I would categorize this. It's pretty good I guess, although its not the album with "Virtual Insanity" which would have been a welcome recognizable track. There are some nice, jazzy extended jams like "Music of the Mind" that I am enjoying here. All in all, its a perfectly enjoyable, non-offensive album. 3-stars

This was pretty good but also not the same tempo I feel like I have gotten from other Jamiroquai.

Funky, groovy, full of soul and great beats…starts w a couple of bangers and then gets a bit weaker, but still an incredibly enjoyable listen

Funky jazz. 4/5

I was never much of a Jamiroquai fan first time around, and Emergency on Planet Earth is one I’d somehow managed to avoid. After Travelling Without Moving left me bored back in the day, I’d quietly assumed the debut wouldn’t be for me either. This album is far better than I expected. It’s loose, vibrant and full of groove, a heady mix of funk, acid jazz, soul and disco that feels both playful and purposeful. The musicianship is brilliant particularly the bass lines, which bounce and glide through the tracks with confidence. There’s an infectious energy running through the record that makes it an easy, enjoyable listen from start to finish. It might not have converted me into a lifelong devotee, but it’s certainly earned another play in the future. Favourite tracks: Too Young to Die and the title track Emergency on Planet Earth are properly funky, full of swagger and groove. Least favourite tracks: Every track justifies its place. Album artwork: Fantastic yet simple. Bold, striking, and very much of its era without feeling dated.

Sehr gute Fahrstuhlmusik. Instrumental am besten.

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2.5

If you ever wondered what Stevie Wonder would sound like if he were white. Honestly not that bad but his influences funk and soft jazz were little bit too on the nose to really stand out. "Whatever It Is, I Just Can't Stop" is my only real highlight of the album I love the funk wah guitar groove on it. But if I'm totally honest, Jamiroquai ran so JT can walk. (7.1) ★★★½

Funky stuff, but not my thing. 2.5 stars

This Jamiroquai album is alright. The first track was my favorite, and it's not bad, but outside of sounding a lot like Stevie Wonder, I'm not sure this album is something I'd be super eager to listen to. The bass is cool. 3 stars.

A truly sensational debut. Such a fine, funky, vibrant flutey mix plus a furious, fan-fuckedy-tastic heft of didgeridoo as well. Band are on fire and Jay Kay is such a superstar on this. Homeless crazy violent drug addict one day and then class act practically overnight. Such a top-drawer poet and prancer. Have better anti-war words ever been spoken than “Duh duh duh doo dab dab doh doh da doah doh” x4? 4.5 stars because there are a couple too many fluffy instrumentals and the singles on Travelling Without Moving are even more supreme but bumped up to 5 because of the ‘Jamiroquai are awesome’ factor.

Interesting

He terminado el disco con resaca, y llevo sin beber alcohol desde el domingo. Cupo de guitarras wah-wah cubierto esta semana.

música perfecta para anuncios de los 90. Podía ser mucho peor, teniendo en cuenta que para hacer funk siendo así de blanco tendría que tomar muchas más drogas y estar mucho más cachondo

La típica banda de recopilatorio.

Xornada laboral de dez horas, contando cunha pausiña breve para comer. Chegas á casa de volta, recolles todo un pouco, picas algo, fas un chisco de deporte, dúchaste e pos roupa cómoda. Todo ben e a tempo de ter un anaquiño de lecer e desconexión antes de cear e te deitar. Necesario para conservar un mínimo de cordura. Enchufas os cascos, abres o reprodutor de música, ves varios discos novos apetecibles pendentes de escoitar e lembras que falta botarlle unha ollada ao do reto diario este dos 1.001 discos. E resulta ser que hoxe toca... Jamiroquai. Un paisano branco con chisteira que disque fai acid jazz. Ao que viches en directo unha vez nun festival aleatorio e foi bochornoso (e aínda por riba estabas cubríndoo de prensa e non puideches contar o verdadeiramente horrible que foi ). Pensas que igual o espectáculo envellecera mal e que había algo que rescatar nos primeiros discos. Unha canción. Unha liña de baixo. Un detalliño ao que se aferrar. Daslle ao play a este Emergency on Planet Earth confiando en que, dalgún xeito, o puto día remonte e termine con algo digno de ser lembrado no futuro. Cincuenta e cinco minutos despois, só estás máis preto de ter que te erguer mañá para seguir alimentando a roda do capital sen teres experimentado un só momento de felicidade nun día máis desta fútil existencia (#14 dos 1.001 discos que escoitar antes de morrer: 1,5/5)

gorra en interior, poc més a dir

**½** --------------------------------------------- Si le quitas todo el soul al soul te queda esta basura digna de sonar en Área Reservada. Vi una vez al colega y fue una turra impresionante, solo habría estado bien si hubiera salido Solomon Burke a hacerle un bollo y hubiera muerto aplastado.

just melted in my ears in the best way. just this luxurious, sensuous, unshakably optimistic experience...with so much just Fire and Vigilance, less we Have won and more we Will win. feels kinda stupid to even type words about but this was a v approachable and welcome experience considering im not Doing The Best today...would take more than just one album to turn me around, but it broke up the grey all around me in an undeniably powerful way. if anything i just wish there were even more big jams!

Jamiroquoai is zo'n band waarbij ik zelf het gevoel heb dat ik ze niet leuk genoeg vindt voor wat ze te bieden hebben. Het is funky, zit heel goed in elkaar, lekkere baslijntjes, het is jong genoeg om niet te oud te zijn en het klinkt zelfs redelijk tijdloos, het is vrolijk, plezierig en wat speels. Die jonge zwarte vrouw op zang, zo klinkt ome Jay Kay, kan ik goed hebben. En toch wordt ik er op bepaalde nummers na (die niet op dit album staan) niet super enthousiast van. Ik heb dus een soort actief wringend gevoel dat ik het onderwaardeer, maar alsnog kom ik voor dit album niet hoger uit dan een 3.

Nie da się odmówić tej płyty chwytliwych kompozycji i rytmów. Aż chce się tańczyć. Albo prosić DJ-a, aby puścił trochę funku. Niestety trochę traci momentum pod koniec krążka. Końcowo wychodzi takie 6.5/10 równane w dół.

This one was funky and fun, which made it a mostly enjoyable listen. The style sounded like it came from a few decades before it did. Interesting that it's some British white dudes. Is this what you'd call blue-eyed funk? Despite liking it for the most part, I didn't really love it. It's longer than it needs to be, which the 8+ and 10+ minute tracks toward the end didn't help. And I think it probably stood out more due to when it came out rather than its quality. If this was around at the same time as some other major funk/dance records, would it still be considered a must-listen? I'm not so sure about that. Also, I thought I'd only known Jamiroquai for Virtual Insanity before this. After getting a through few songs on here I felt like the voice was familiar from something else, and... I am now realizing they made the dance song from Napoleon Dynamite. Too bad that's not on this album or I'd probably rank it a tad higher just for the memories. Overall: 3.1/5

À l'écoute, ça funk énormément, j'aime beaucoup ! Puis je lis 1993, les reviews mentionnent Stevie Wonders, c'est vrai que c'est pas franchement nouveau. Je n'ai pas écouté les lyrics, juste dansé !

overall this is fine and good but makes me want to listen to Kamasi Washington and Sly Stone more than anything

Really liked this. Will relisten for sure!

Utter shite

REALLY NICE, like this style

A lot of good songs but it really starts to drag on after a while

Decent, not earth shattering. Low 3

I went into this with low expectations and holy crap, this album blew me away. It’s a straight up badass record. The soul and funk protest vibes had me thinking of a Curtis Mayfield album, just filtered through the early 90s. It’s groovy, political, and actually says something without feeling preachy. I also had no idea the lead vocalist was a guy. That falsetto is seriously impressive and works perfectly with the funk-heavy sound. The band is locked in the whole way through, and the grooves hit hard. Revolution 1993 is an absolute banger and the social commentary on When You Gonna Learn and Too Young to Die still resonates today. This was a huge surprise and an easy five stars for me.

Unique voice. Good music. Didn’t stay on the scene long enough.

I was surprised by how much negativity surrounds this record, especially accusations of cultural appropriation. Some of that criticism feels fair around imagery and presentation, but musically it feels overly harsh. What I hear here is homage rather than theft. This sounds like musicians deeply in love with funk, soul, and jazz traditions and trying to carry that language forward, not exploit it. More importantly, the music really works. The grooves are deep, the bass is irresistible, and the band plays with a looseness that makes everything feel alive rather than studied. This is one of those albums where it’s hard not to want to physically engage with it. It made me want to grab an instrument and play along, which is usually a good sign. There’s a strong sense of joy and motion here. Even when the record leans into its message-driven moments, it never forgets that the groove comes first. It feels communal and embodied, not preachy. That quality alone sets it apart from a lot of more self-serious records that aim at similar themes. Listening to this also reinforced something I’ve been circling for a while: there’s real value in picking a single song and just playing along by ear, even imperfectly. Albums like this practically invite that kind of interaction. You don’t just listen to them, you feel pulled into the rhythm. For me, this is a genuinely enjoyable and engaging record that earns its place through feel and musicianship. Whatever debates exist around its framing, the music itself is alive, generous, and hard to resist.

The album manages, somehow, to be both funky and bog-standard. Hmm. Might be closer to 2.5 than 3.

Pop and instrumental sounds for a lighthearted experience and nothing moving.

Immaculate, maximalist funk-laced acid jazz production, this is a fun album right out the gate for Jamiroquai as their first offering. The Stevie Wonder influence is very clear, especially in Jay Kay's vocals, and quite a bit of the album was a fun and vibey listen. Also huge respect for making good use of a lot of alternative instrumentation, like the didgeridoo sections on several tracks. My biggest gripe is that many of the tracks become repetitive and could be cut significantly shorter, I think this is especially true for "Too Young to Die", "Blow Your Mind" and "Revolution 1993", the longest tracks on the project- I liked them, but I feel like they could've done with a little honing. Favorite Tracks: "When You Gonna Learn?", "Blow Your Mind", portions of "Revolution 1993" Least Favorite Track: "Too Young to Die"

It's funky, it's disco as hell, it's a damn good listen. There's less of the expected acid jazz vibe in this project it seems (although it does pop up like in Whatever It Is, I just Can't Stop), with a lot of the funk and R&B sounds featuring much more prominently. Lots of slappy bass, funky brass, and crunchy guitar riffs make for a lot of great music that sounds like a throwback for an album released well into the 90s. I will say I did struggle to stay engaged throughout the 2+ hour production. The individual variety in each track and general eccentric nature of jazz/funk give it a lot of staying power for me, but there's certain tracks that seem to get lost in the wash. After Disc 1 I felt like I needed to give myself a palate cleanser before diving into the back half.

pretty easy listening

So so

I actually think I like Travelling without Moving and A Funk Odyssey much more than this first album, and I am surprised this one is on the list and not "travelling without moving". This was still enjoyable though.

Jamiroquai... oh my god. Look, i've known them for years at the points, i've listened to Traveling Without Moving and thought "wow what a great album", but WHY DID I MOVE ON FROM THEM??????? this is a phenomenal record, just lovely polished 90's acid jazz with just the energy needed to just... live life high. Too Young to Die is just a crazy song. Yeah I totally get the Stevie Wonder comparisons, but honestly, that just makes it better, he's transformed Stevie's song in such a dynamic and just GREAT way. masterclass of an album.

What a legend, he is the Stevie Wonder of the 90s with how funky this album is. Also, the addition of the didgeridoo is just so cool. Straight vibe throughout.

1. When You Gonna Learn? - 10 The sax is amazing, the beat is amazing, the bass is amazing, the lyrics are amazing. This is such a great and fun track. The flow is quintessential Jamiroquai. It's a stellar song. 2. Too Young to Die - 9 The messaging is brilliant but so is the actual composition of the track. Instrumentally it's a fun track but it's very well done and enjoyable. The lyrics are quite good too and easy to move with. Overall, superb. 3. Hooked Up - 6 It's a good vibe but it's definitely not as strong lyrically as other tracks. Little bit of a pass over track. 4. If I Like It, I Do It - 6 Lyrically it's a bit stale, especially in the choruses. Having said that it's an awesome funk track with an excellent guitar solo in the track towards the end of it. There's something to enjoy in the track but it's nothing phenomenal. 5. Music of the Mind - 6 Is a purely instrumental funk track. Is a good listen. 6. Emergency on Planet Earth - 8 Solid fun track. Lyrics are a bit repetitive at times but still quite a bit of fun and the first verse is excellent. 7. Whatever It Is, I Just Can't Stop - 6 Another good-but-not-great track. Lyrically it’s very good at times and other times it’s absolute cheese. The entire premise of the track is pretty cheesy as well. Instrumentally it’s very enjoyable though. 8. Blow Your Mind - 6 So there's a lot of inconveniences with this song. First off, it should have been two tracks, one for the singing and one for the instrumentals at the end. Then we get into the lyrics and the verses are incredible but the track descends into ba-dum-bum for far too long and there's no real chorus to link the verses together. Instrumentals are very enjoyable in both the singing and instrumental part of the track but the other issues with it make you feel like it could have been so much better. 9. Revolution 1993 - 5 It's just too long and boring a track. Flute solo in it is very good as are the instrumentals at the end of the track but it's just not overall a great track. 10. Didgin' Out - 7 Very good instrumental track to end the album. Very enjoyable collection of sounds through some very unique instruments and short enough it doesn't stale the track out. Average Rating: 6.30 Adjusted to 5-Point Scale: 3.15 Rounded Down: 3 Stars

++*: Revolution 1993 ++: When You Gonna Learn (Didgeridoo), Hooked Up, If I Like It, I Do It, Emergency on Planet Earth, Whatever It Is, I Just Can't Stop +: Music of the Mind, Blow Your Mind, Didgin' Out +-: Too Young to Die 8,8/10

Very much sounds like a debut album, can tell they are finding their feet. Jamiroquai are undeniably catchy but I feel their good songs hide the annoying things about them, and this album doesn't really have any hits. Just about listenable id say but wouldn't go back.

Quite liked the title track, but without Virtual Insanity it isn't much to write home about. A diverting listen, some catch stuff, some mildly irritating musical instrument choices, a solid debut.

Has anyone ever heard anyone say "I'm a huge jamiroquai fan"? I don't think I have, yet most people will have heard of him. Who is his audience??? He seems to be an insufferable prick. Think a photographer headbutted him once, which was satisfying. Anyway, the music! It's actually not bad, wasn't any of the huge hits on here that he's synonymous with, but I recognised the first couple. But, it's pretty funky and instantly recognisable. Don't think I'd ever choose to listen to it though, and I think a lot of that is that is down to the fact I don't like him. Probably says more about me than his music, but oh well. Not sure a didgeridoo is ever really necessary outside of it's origins. 2.5

i was so shocked when i found out this was a band of white guys. i thought this was a solo Black artist. shocked. thoroughly enjoyed! bops!

“This world is falling down around my ears.”

Jason, do you like Stevie Wonder?

Really enjoyed it, a lot of tasty textures. Though I gotta admit there were points where I forgot I wasn't listening to Stevie Wonder

R&B/Jazz/pop. Not bad, but not notable. Pitchfork: n/a Rolling Stone: n/a

too long, not for me

Funky and fun album. Easy listen. Nothing earth shattering to me though. 3/5

Jazz is usually not my thing, and this fits perfectly in the jazz lane that I can’t stand.

+ Catchy, snappy, kult politisk budskap, fete instrumentals, clean production - Kunne spart seg for partiene med scat, det er litt rart å tenke på at dette er en hvit britisk fyr, mtp at han tar så sinnsykt mye fra amerikansk funk og soul. Når det er sagt så er det akkurat nok nyskapning til at albumet ikke bare føles ut som en billig kopi.

Pretty cool. Virtual insanity e sykt dope, men ikke på albumet her

relaxed sound, happiness

Interesting dance/beat music. Not necessarily my favorite of the genre, but it's alright. Virtual Insanity is prolly better.

Overrated

Good stuff but not my jam

- catchy and funky, parfois expérimental mais la plupart des chansons c’est un good vibe assez passe partout - jsais pas à quel point les versions extended sont nécessaires, certaines longueurs dans l’album - meilleure chanson: blow your mind

Its good :] I listened to it while unpacking and it was a good time 👍

I zoned out getting groceries while listening to this album; between this and Percy's review, apparently Jamiroquai makes some damn good music for being productive. So far it's been Big Seth Hours on this list, and that trend has not died here; yet another Certified Seth Classic. Comparison was the their of joy on my first listen; while this album was a hell of a continuous vibe, I didn't find it to have any highs as high as the big Jamiroquai hits I've been exposed to over the last few years (Canned Heat, Virtual Insanity, Automaton). But once I got over that unfair standard, I found a lot of joy here. The instrumentation is reliably funky and incredible, with some of the best (and only) didgeridoo implementation I've ever heard in contemporary music. Some of the lyrics felt very on-the-nose and obvious, with calls for peace and unity and other such messages, which wound up sounding a little preachy to me on first listen; while I did get used to them eventually, it's just not a style of lyric-writing I'm typically drawn to. Yhis album feels like the first step towards Jamiroquai becoming the version of themselves that I'm imagining in my head... which still makes it an incredible listen. Highlights: When You Gonna Learn?, Too Young to Die, Hooked Up, Blow Your Mind, Revolution 1993

not my music

Not something I would put myself on voluntarily as it's not really my thing, but it's a fun and easy listen. Funk is inherently a fun and instrumentals-focused genre, and I had fun and I enjoyed the instrumental parts.

very groovy, revolution 1993 is so good

No idea who this is, but okay go off. Album cover is ugly. Album loooooongggg and there is live music on it. In my humble opinion, no fucking need. Hate when artists do this. I heard no bad song; its all vibe based. Much feels well-made, but there is something missing, like idk, a soul???? HOLD ON, this is a white man??????????? I dont know how to feel about this.

Love me some acid funk. Only issue I have in this one are the lyrics being on the weaker side, often resulting in the singer relying a bit too much on the "doo-doo-doos" and other jazzy/funky onomatopeia. Didgeridoo is a lot of fun, always a fan of incorporating wonky instruments. The mix of sounds is a bit on the crazy side sometimes, going from spacey electronics to jazz solos, but I find it enjoyable.

*1993. English funk and acid jazz. *Sounds very 70s jazz/funk. *Fun album - I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. RATING - 6.5/10

Funky grooves! Very cool, actually reminds me of Steve Wonder or something. 1970s vibe all over it. I'm surprised and wasn't expecting it to be my taste, but I definitely like. Slap that bass!

I’m torn. The music is really fun and my kind of thing! But the lyrics… sound so recycled and like an imitation of “political” music. The singer’s voice is also way too happy while singing about injustice and violence which adds to it feeling inauthentic. Still 3 stars because the compositions are great.

I don't think I've heard any of the tracks from this album before. Jamiroquai are the sort of thing that I feel like I should enjoy more than I do. Maybe they're just a little too disco-ey for me or something? I don't know I just have a tough time getting into them. I have seen videos of them playing live before, and they seem to be more Stevie Wonder-ey in that context, and this album does have a bit more of that flavor. This is album is good, but not great.

I might be going too easy on this album but after hearing like 30 90s electronica albums, this is the first one that doesn’t make me want to rip my hair out. It’s a low bar, but I feel like at least one of them on this list deserves a 3.

Loved!!

Now what tf kinda bullshit is this. Oh never mind this is nice. I do like this album the music if very chill and vibey but is honestly not worth 2 hours. It's a very uniform sound and I'm just kinda blending all the songs together in my head. It's interesting but not interesting enough I fear. Oh thank god the second disc is just extra editions I would not survive another hour of this. Not a lot of comments it's just a chill guy. Is that a fuckung digeridoo track. What. Favourite: Revolution 1993 Least favourite: Didgin' Out

Jamiroquai is usually pretty enjoyable, and this is no exception. I probably would have chosen a different album for this list (the ones with “Virtual Insanity” or “Canned Heat”). This often falls into the trappings of the genre aka the songs go on for too long, but at least they’re good. They definitely deserve an album on the list, even if this one is only okay.

5/10 – mediocre

Great album. It's a vibe

Uninspiring. Humdrum. Some very repetitive age somewhat tedious beats.

I only know "Canned Heat" and "Virtual Insanity" by Jamiroquai, and I'm super bummed that neither one of those songs is on this album. Dance music like this can be really hit-or-miss with me, so I'm not really sure how I'm going to feel about this album when all is said and done. Worst case scenario though, even if I hate this album, I'll be listening to "Canned Heat" and "Virtual Insanity" on my drive home this evening. Here's to my last album of 1993! Oof, it was tough for me to get through this whole album. I enjoyed the general funkiness to the sound of the album, but I didn't think this album had many catchy hooks to it, and for a dance album, it really didn't have much energy to it. The first song hooked me in with its rich sound, but the album didn't really deviate much from the sound of that first song, and I found it to be pretty repetitive. It didn't help that a few of these songs were over six minutes in length either. I kept hoping that these songs would go somewhere melodically, but none of them really did anything other than just build a musical foundation that kept repeating. I didn't think this album was bad per se, but the songs just didn't hold my attention. One bright spot though was "Revolution 1993", which I thought was really good. I loved the precision of the fast-paced rhythm, the call-and-response vocals, the fuzzed out guitar, and the strings. It's weird that one of the longest songs on a boring album would be the best of the bunch, but here we are. Now to fire up some "Canned Heat" to purge my memory of this one.

Muy buen album, increible. Ni lo conocia no sabia ni en que genero mee estBa metiendo. El primer tema no me gusto mucho y pensé que se venia algo paja. Cada tema es mejor que el otro, bueniiisimo

I know its interesting just not really my taste. But it's great for analysis. It's a fusion everyone must know as generall culture but it doesn't have to be your favourite.

Not my typical style of music, but it was a fun (and fun-ky) sit down. 5/10

Jay Kay really has set himself up to be mocked with his big stupid hats, ridiculous dress sense, childish lyrics, daft stage antics, absurd self-importance. What a prat. What a pillock. The whole thing is laughable and I am glad it is widely laughed at. The only thing is, for a surprisingly long time, Jamiroquai were very popular. Why? How? The album ends with two interminable 10-minute tracks, then the final track is just some nice simple didgeridoo music, a welcome palate-cleanser after an hour of terrible acid jazz.

Here’s another turns out - I’m a Jamiroquai fan. Who knew?

It's decent enough, but it did nothing to shake my belief that all Jamiroquai songs sound the same, and the blatant Stevie Wonder impression does get a bit tiring. It's also just bad luck I happened to listen to this immediately after Parliament's Mothership Connection. I will say, however, that it's great to hear some prominent didgeridoo. And Revolution 1993 was pretty great.

Such a fun album to listen to! I never would have checked this out if it wasn't for this challenge.

When I first heard this album years ago it was like sound candy. I fell in love with the track Blow Your Mind, which I still love today.

The first song needs to loose that didgeridoo.

Enjoyable but very much just all one mildly forgettable situation

Pretty entertaining. Great funky dance beats, but a few too many instrumental tracks. For me, the lead singer is the feature, so having so many instrumentals just deducted points. I would definitely listen to other of their albums, but maybe not this one, in spite of the tracks that I did enjoy.

I don’t know if the kids do retro-futurism as much these days aside from yet another regurgitation of the 1980s, the eternal now that we live in. But, for a bit there in the 1990s, the throwback thing for Gen X was...the 70s: fashion, music, film, sensibilities (well, being big into weed), maybe some cultural libertarian streak based in that first crack at a me decade. But, some of it was mixed with ideas about what the future could be - flashy, open-ended, clean, all lowercase. Jay Kay fit right in there, creating music that was a revamp of funk (if not outright covers), delivered via videos and an aesthetic that hit ffwd to a future of sleek, slinky dance moves, the masses shrouded in gigantic hats.

Cool album, a great vibe and surprisingly complex for something so popular. I think it’s a bit too complex and wanky to be in to it for multiple listens but I’m looking forward to hearing more Jamiroquai.

I clearly had no idea what Jamiroquai was, and a two hour double disc album was a good introduction I’d say. I was dreading this based on time and number of tracks but it was fun! I didn’t save anything but much better than I expected. Strong 3.

I had next to no idea what kind of music Jamiroquai makes, but this was passable

The twat in the hat.. minus 5 stars

Another very groovy album. I was surprised this sound was from the 90s. It felt like a lot of noise to me, and a little overwhelming. Messages if black power.

This was better than I expected. I had very low expectations because Jamiroquai was kind of a joke among my friends. I almost didn't bother listening to it, but I'm glad I did. I heard shades of Stevie Wonder and early Michael Jackson.

Yes, I've also heard Stevie Wonder. 2.5/5

One of my favourite artists ever, glad I got to enjoy it so early.

GREATT

i love love love jamiroquai! i really need to listen to more of their music

Have never been much of a fan, but I enjoyed this, very creative, lots going on. Really grows on you.

Best Track - "When You Gonna Learn"

185/1001 Jamiroquai 'Emergency On Planet Earth' 1993 This will ruffle a few feathers. Jamiroquai are my 'guilty pleasure', and yes, that shouldn't be a thing; like what you want etc! There's always been an accusation of 'cultural appropriation' levelled at Jay Kay (the only constant member), but, and this is the important bit, what they do, they do very well. The album oozes energy, funk and exceptional musicianship. Like a lot of 90s albums though, it's too long. It's on my shelves (with three others). Heard before ✅️ Listened this time ✅️ Revisit ✅️ ★★★★☆ (8/10) Total reviewed : 185 Already owned : 43 Purchased : 7 To buy list : 5 Nope : 130

che giri di bassi😮‍💨

It's fun

Always heard the name but never listened to them until now. It's an enjoyable album that clearly wears it's influences on its sleeves. Although I would never say I prefer this to those artists it draws influences from, I had a lot of fun with this record and could see myself returning to it in the future.

- Esse álbum é uma mistura de funk, disco e jazz fusion. Se apropria de muita coisa dos anos 70, principalmente Kool & the Gang e Stevie Wonder. - Mais pro final cosegue melhorar as referências que se baseia, trazendo novidades e ideias interessantes. Até lá sinto que é bem enfadonho no resgate histórico e estética retrô. Algo que eu já ouvi na década de 70 e 80.

I love Jamiroquai, so this review might be a bit biased. But goddamn this is good! I would say that Travelling Without Moving deserves a spot on the list more than this one, but it's still absolutely amazing. Just a groovy, infectious and feel good record. Also, if you are musically inclined, you see this from a different perspective. It's incredible from a musician's pov. A lot of interesting intervals and chord progressions that have a jazzy feeling to them, beautiful vocal lines, and also the intricate bass lines and the drum grooves that work together perfectly. It's just so freaking good, and it manages to be commercial while being very complicated from a musical standpoint.

All Jamiroquai tends to sound the same, but I did appreciate the use of the didge in this album, that was unexpected. A reasonable funky output.

Funky!!

God!! Meeen meget Stevie klon 🦧

Wow what a great album! I only knew 1 Jamiroquai song growing up and I didn't like it. I went into this with an open mind though and was really surprised at how good it was! Super funky, and a nice vibe A very high 4 ⭐️

I'd say this album generally agrees with me, but also didn't jump out in any significant way on this first listen.

Couldn't stand Jamiroquai when I was younger thought Jay Kay was such a bell end. Whilst my views and tastes have changed and mellowed over the years - this still makes my ears bleed. Not aware of what Jay Kay is upto currently - but would put money on him still being a dick.

My ignorant youth never thought of the Jamiroquai attempt to be Stevie Wonder. Nor how the lyrics were easily parodied by Flight of the Conchords. Nor how they just decided to appropriate a Native American nation. Lose points for all of the above. And the fact that this album is a bit lame. Jamiroquai did some catchy tunes over their first 3 albums - there's not many on here (Too Young to Die the only decent one), and the rest of the tracks aren't up to much. Your time is better spent listening to Stevie Wonder and Flight of the Conchords while reading about the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy.

This album demonstrates the very wide gap between Stevie Wonder and those who are killing themselves trying to sound like Stevie Wonder.

ENFIIIIN omg j'en pouvais plus du rock prog. Groovy, funky, anti system, on aime. Les cordes rajoutent juste ce qu'il faut, les pèches des cuivres sont toujours exactement où il faut. Je connaissais déjà Too young to die mais ça m'a fait revenir un souvenir enfoui du collège quand on l'a repris avec mon groupe de musiques actuelles. Ça m'a donné envie de relever une partie du pont et le reprendre avec mon trio acapella ! L'instrumentation est toujours super bonne, ça change du funk toujours basse batt avec une section cuivre et c'est tout. Les petits solo de flûte et les cordes vraiment super fun, et le didgeridoo !! Points négatifs : un peu long et un peu toujours le même genre de vibe, donc quand on arrive aux trois dernières chansons on en à un peu marre. Jamais été ultra fan de ces accords jazzy longs plaqués sur le synthé lors des moments plus soft des chansons. J'ai vu dire pas mal de choses aussi sur l'appropriation culturelle de ce mec, et je m'y connais pas trop mais les coiffes amérindiennes et iroquois dans le nom c'est juste pas possible. Chansons préférées : When you gonna learn? ; Too young to die

8/10

Who knew?!

This is a fun, funky romp. Incredible musicians and JK is an entertaining front man. I really don't know what else to say about this one other than it's a solid debut and certainly worth the listen

Felt like a one trick pony doing its trick 10 times. It’s fine and any of these tracks in isolation would be ok and quite funky but an hour of this same thing is a bit too much

Insane predicting and good ass tunes to vibe to

Great album, good funk. Not too short not too long( if you count the origimal songs and not the live performances), enjoyed it a lot. A true visionary and one that i think has set the tone for what 2000's music would become. Very tempted to give a 5 star. Overall a good 8/10 for me.

Jamiroquai have somehow made music that sounds fresh and new before I was even born. This album is funky and jazzy, with vocals filled with soul. Jay Kay is invited to the cookout

An album that feels new and refreshing, both musically and in terms of and in terms of subject, despite being over 30 years old. It is refreshing while staying timeless. Funky and grounded, somehow he does it all. 9/10

Only knew virtual insanity. This one slaps.

High quality production value. Reminds me of a funky Stevie Wonder sound. Good party vibe 3.5/5

Voice so recognizable, sound, too. Rather monotone, feels like you know all songs when you’ve heard one. I know the late 90s stuff better, it has evolved but not beyond the original funky sound. It’s not bad, just more of a background sound. Probably fun live.

Kept me interested

Enjoyed the variety and funky sounds

Dull

The only time I'm expecting to hear a digeridoo on the 1001 (though I live in hope, obviously). I bought this album back in the day, even though jazz funk isn't really my thing. So 3* is a very good score in a very tough market.

Jamiroquai, you are very much a shit band with good musicians, and for some reason people love you. But I don‘t! Fuck you!

Das Debut, der Sound ist typisch und angenehm groovig. 4/5

Napoleon Dynamite! Jeg nød hele albummet, fed funk, overskuds vokal.

Hvordan kan Party-music være så fucking boring?

Good stuff, skilled musicianship, but not really my sort of vibe.

Trying to sound like Stevie wonder. I’m a fan of Stevie wonder, but not this. Just weird and not great. 2/5

Better than you'd think.

I thought I’d like this one more with how funky it is, but I got pretty bored with it by the middle. It was kind of like listening to the Superfly soundtrack but not as a good. Still some decent stuff here and there.

feels like a smooth 70s album ...

Fun & funky, but not exceptionally creative, except for adding the dijeridoo, which is nice. The comparison to Stevie Wonder’s sound is apt, but this is a poor imitation. It’s very listenable, but not that impressive. It’s jazz pop; a fun band you might see at your lical jazz club. A 2 (it could be a 3, but I really don’t want to listen to the whole album again).

This is funky and fun. Always enjoy an Acid Jazz vibe. Had me bopping along in my seat on the bus. The bass playing stands out. And I really dig the extras on the remastered edition, which is saying something

Very very good A little long but good Funky funky, pretty funky

Funkyyy - loved When You Gonna Learn? and Blow Your Mind

7/10

Pretty funky.

I could have done without the second disk but other than that it was an easy listen

If this was the 90’s I’d despise this choice, as I couldn’t stand Jamiroquai. 30+ years later and a much more open mind really allowed me to enjoy this. It was a fun and groovy album.

9/1089. This isn't even the album with their hit. The singer's voice is so unique and interesting that it almost gets stale. Horns throughout every song isn't usually my thing and this album is no different. Need the "insanity" song to reach a 3*.

Solid

Nice! These jazz grooves are always welcome.

У меня претензии не к закосу по черных, а к песням по 10 минут

It's a mystery worthy of the Twilight Zone: who the hell was buying all those millions of Jamiroquai albums? Genuine multi-platinum cut-through pop star status; for some really quite odd acid jazz/lite funk. Bizarre! Not saying the music is bad as such (though in some ways it is, to my ear at least), just that it seems a rather niche genre to go stratospheric.

Love/hate relationship with these guys - Hey, I have that Stevie Wonder record, too! But ultimately my heart welcomes any kinship in our cold and indifferent universe. Any port in a storm. I stumbled across a recent performance by the singer and it made me feel bad to watch grandad huck n jive. But maybe I'm just uncomfortable with my own aging and fuck the haters! But really, the ridiculous hat that is glorious on a post adolescent doesn't look as good on top a mop of gray hair. I think you're supposed to like this album the most but I am ready to admit that I find the next one, something about a non-Steve Miller space cowboy, to be better.

Funny that I own three (!) Jamiroquai albums (including this one), and I only learned now that the band members are English--I always assumed from the heavy 70s/funk sound that they were American. Regardless, I'm happy to see that they're represented in this collection, and while I'd have preferred their later album "Traveling Without Moving" as the lone selection, I'm guessing we got their debut because the editors weren't all that jazzed by Jamiroquai (pun intended). It's a strong album overall, and my favorites are probably "When you gonna learn?", the title track, "Whatever it is, I just can't stop", and "Revolution 1993", but it's hard to go wrong with any of the tracks except perhaps the final didgeridoo extravaganza. I *was* a bit disappointed by the videos to their singles, especially for "Too young to die" and "If I like it, I do it" and "Blow your mind"--the whole big fuzzy Cat-in-the-Hat/buffalo-man look for Jay Kay and RHCP dance moves kind of diminishes the quality of the songs. But a small quibble for a fun and strong album overall, and it took this listen to the album for me to recognize the (often ham-handed) activist messages in many of their songs.

smooth and silky and goes in one ear and out the other.

strong stevie wonder vibes, and nothing wrong with that.

"Emergency on Planet Earth" is the debut studio album by English funk and acid jazz band Jamiroquai. Acid jazz, soul and funk are the Wiki-listed genres. The album is "characterized by its acid jazz foundation with layers and socially charged lyrics." The core bandmembers were Jay Kay (vocals), Toby Smith (keyboards), Stuart Zender (bass), Nick Van Gelder (drums) and Wallis Buchanan (dideridoo). A host of other musicians also participated on the album. Additional instrumentation included trumpets, flugelhorn, guitars, turntables and percussion. Commercially, the album reached #1 in the UK. The critical reviews were generally positive noted for its 1970's styling. The album begins with "When You Gonna Learn." Multiple horns. A funky beat. Handclaps. Weird vocal sounds. Very groovy and 70's sounding. A protest song about environmental destruction and social injustice. String sounds open "Too Young to Die." Horns and a deep bass. They're bringing the funk again. Kay vocally improvising with "do do do's and da da da's" recalling Stevie Wonder. An urgent guitar is initially upfront in "Emergency on Planet Earth." Soaring horns and a slapping bass. Another song on environmental and social issues. "Blow Your Mind" is an 8-minute funky laid back jam. Bass in the forefront. Psychedelic keyboard strokes. Horn fills and Kay vocally mimicking the horns. The music is mostly 70's groovy funk and soul. There are spots and elements of jazz and even jam band. I appreciated the rotating upfront lead instruments which included the bass, guitar and horns. The two instrumentals were impressive. You can do a lot worse than use early 70's Stevie Wonder and the Isley Brothers as your chief influences. The lyrics tended towards politics and the environment but I have to be honest; I was more focused on the music than paying attention to the lyrical details. This was a fun album. It sounded good today. Some of the songs are a little long but overall this is an album worth going back to.

Three crimes define this album: yelled banality; stolen forms with the risk boiled out; the absence of original tunes. There’s one more crime, related to maybe their only instrumental innovation: Rolf Harris may have buried the didgeridoo, but Jamiroquai did the murdering.

Insipid Stevie Wonder rip-off. Was Jay Kay the biggest twat of the '90s? His mom was in The Black and White Minstrel Show, appropriately enough. Unusual kudos to the list for restraint, only having one instance of this shit.

- Super funky and quite unusual for the UK mainstream at the time. Hadn’t really stopped to think about how impressive it was that this act was huge in the 90s. - Has some enjoyable moments but mostly noodles along for me. Good background music but not something I’m gonna choose to play. - Annoyed that I’m here with ‘Too Young To Die’ stuck in my head for the first time since the heady days of Now 26. Not happy. Need to listen to Mr. Vain now to complete the experience.

First Listen; 3; At first I didn't really like this album at all, but it grew on me a little. I'm still not really sure what to think of it. The songs are fun and upbeat, but at the same time, nothing really jumped out and grabbed me. Very funky. Favorite Song: Music of the Mind, Didgin' Out

Not bad, I like their other albums more

As a teenager this was one of my favourite albums. It's one of the reasons I have such a passion for music. I haven't listened to it in its entirety for a long time. It's still awesome.

fuck yeah jamiroquai ohyeh. nonie ganz dureglost das album. when are you gonna learn glaub ihren erste hit. und ou shit isch da geil. hooked up au sooo guet. d blöser hallo??? ou damn dasch guet. if i like it i do it huuere cool de bass spielt d melodie mit? aso so zweiti stimm mässig glaub? wie hend die ufem erste album scho so insaaane cookt?? what? music of the mind isch en ewige jam. aber saaauguet. uii irgendwenn swingeds. hardomat. geils instrumental. emergency in planet earth hani auscho ghört. banger. ich ha sie nöd soo aktivistisch im chopf gha. und s isch etz nöd bahnbrechend aber de jay kay het anschinend scho prinzipie hä. whatever it is seehr geile beat. boooh und de bass hoooly moly. boah mitem duiiiing. ich ha uuuhuere spass. blow your mind meh es chilligs instrumental aber sauguet gspielt au. revolution 10 minute? huere langi revolution. bass geeeil. es goht afoch wiiter, slappt insane. blöser crazy. leste track isch NUME didgeridoo. cool. hett weg dem fast gfunde vieri aber slappt immerno. FÖÖÖF

oke sehr klari stimm und DIDGERIDOO hahaha luca da sind eusi gschmäcker würkli chli andersch, es ischmer eifach ZU SMOOTH? chan würkli wenig degege sege aber bis jz forderets mich iwie nöd so usse? (was mich vlt würd, hett ich e ahnig vo musigtheorie?) OK hooked up coole rhythmus if I like it, I do it sehr guete titel REVOLUTION ISCH FUNKYYYYY aber z lang lol HAHAH weg DEM didgin' out jaa s tutmer leid luca aber iwie hetsmi nöd so umghaue :(

Album #978 I couldn't think of any Jamiroquai songs I knew before listening, but I had the feeling I wouldn't like this. When he started singing in the first track, it clicked. Oh, right! This is the Napoleon Dynamite dance song guy! Sadly, that song isn't here, but this is a really good funk, dance album. It harkens back to 70s Stevie Wonder, and I will revisit it in the future.

It was okay, some real foot tappers, but the long songs definitely felt long. Did Revolution 1993 need to be 10 minutes? I don't think so. Also, I didn't expect a didgeridoo to make an appearance.

I liked this more than I thought I would when reading the description. Upbeat jazz is up my alley and I had a good time listening to this.

Stevie wonder ??? Is that you!!

Fun album, some songs were kinda long though

I have this album on digital and have listened to all of the songs on random for years and I love them all. The funkiness and tight grooves are absolutely amazing and I love them all. Five stars, easily.

Good background music, not sure if would listen to the whole thing again voluntarily, though.

At first, I was excited to see this album pop up because I like the song “Virtual Insanity”. So, I was curious to hear what John Kay wrote before that. I can not take a whole album of John Kay’s vocals. He gets annoying after a while. The music was good though.

I only knew Jamiroquai's big hits in the acid jazz style, so it was interesting that this album is a more organic funk sound.

Off-brand Stevie Wonder, very funky but nothing to write home about

Holy 90’s

One of the favourite albums from my youth. Probably one of the best of Jamiroquai as well, a lot more jazzy and jammy than their latter work

can be a bit corny sometimes but i rate it. the smoother calm shit on here really nice

Sounds like a funked up version of Simply Red at times. Hugely popular on release and some good dance tunes on this debut LP. The longer tracks seem very long but the shifts from jazz to funk work well.

Funny coincidence 😄 I attended the Jamiroquai concert just a week ago in Vienna, and now I’ve got their debut album! What a fantastic debut of the band, great acid jazz and super funky grooves. I’m always moving to Jamiroquai, and it genuinely makes me happy! I love the band's music: the bass lines are so crisp, Jay Kay’s voice is exceptional (as are his moves), and the overall instrumentation is beautifully arranged. Such a boost to my mood!

Nice groove, great musicians. I was not too fond of this in the 90s but like it now.

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