Jessie Ware :: "Devotion"

I first learned about Jessie Ware’s album, Devotion, on Pitchfork a couple of months ago. I read the review (was intrigued), sampled the album on Amazon (I liked it), and decided to buy it. The more I listened to it the more I realized her debut album was quite spectacular. Soon I realized that her album was nominated for the 2012 Mercury Music Award for album of the year. Nice!

When I saw that she was going to be playing at the 9:30 Club I thought to myself, “why not?” St. Vincent was the last concert I saw there, and the first concert of a non-mainstream artist I had seen in a very, very long time.

I really enjoyed Jessie’s show. The production was sparse and simple. It was just her and her three member band. She sang nearly every song off of her album, including a few covers. She managed to maintain an enduring quality, which new artists tend to have when they are embarking on their career and aren’t yet bogged down by expectations and image.

It’s my opinion that Jessie Ware is part of the future of (pop) RnB ---the type of music that may never fully hit the mainstream, in this current environment, unless a massive hit takes over. Music lovers should take notice of Jessie Ware and check out her album, Devotion.
Favorite Tracks: "Devotion," "Running," "No to Love"