The Victoria, B.C. songsmith recalls a time, only a decade past, when our strongest singer-songwriters weren't afraid of decent production values. Jamieson's songs are unabashedly crisp (take that, Bonnie Prince!), drenched in wistful piano/guitar melodies, and centered on his satin whisper.
Reid Jamieson is a classic Canadian heartbreaker with an incredible voice and a magical way with melodies. His latest full length disc 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. It's 2007 and Reid is hard at work writing for his next album. Reid recently moved from Toronto to Vancouver Island (Victoria BC), and is a regular on CBC's Vinyl Cafe. Please stay tuned for more from this tender troubadour... What the heck does he sound like? and well you might ask. Click on any of the many MP3 links for a listen. File alongside fellow rootsy singer-songwriters: Ron Sexsmith, Damien Rice, Jeff Buckley, Glenn Tilbrook and Neil Finn.
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"Neither derivative nor nostalgic...The Unavoidable Truth, is a work of elegant, understated beauty ...enveloping the listener in the atmospheric glow of his soulful vocals." - Paste Magazine
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'Lovers of classic quality should
acquire without hesitation.'
- Comes With A Smile - UK
'Irresistible...' - Eye Magazine
'Arresting...dazzling voice'
- Toronto Sun
'Well-constructed pop treasures that rival Glenn Tilbrook's compositional prowess and the emotionally potent presentation of Jeff Buckley...gorgeous, unbridled voice beams thoughtful lyrics over a vintage country-inspired band.' - MilesOfMusic.com
'More than just another promising upstart...rootsy, mellow and honey-sweet.' - TorontoLife.com
'An intelligent, eclectic-pop tunesmith with a rich voice in the tradition of Neil Finn'
- Eye Magazine
'Toronto boy kicks Josh Rouse?s ass crooning indie-soul-country classics all of his own making...your life will be better with this music in it.'
- Americana UK
'In a few short bars Reid stole the show...' - Now Magazine
"The Unavoidable Truth showcases a talented and tender young artist with seemingly limitless potential and a total package that screams mainstream accessibility without losing credibility. Take that, John Mayer." - Glorious Noise