Devotion

AlbumJan 01 / 201213 songs, 49m 41s
Alternative R&B
Popular Highly Rated
8.5 / 10

The South London singer Jessie Ware is a devout realist making the most of her pop-star dreams. Her commitment to both sides of that equation is what turns her debut album into a uniquely soulful masterclass.

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Such a strong début from such a promising talent, Devotion offers qualities and sounds that we all forgot we liked.

8.6 / 10

Eight months after the release of her debut LP in her native UK, Jessie Ware is finally getting a proper physical release…

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The sound of modern pop, modern love - and heartbreak.

A handful of collaborations released during 2010 and 2011 hinted at Jessie Ware's range and potential.

Jessie Ware has already come a long way since recording vocals for the likes of Joker, SBTRKT and Jack Penate, proving those initial appearances were  stepping stones to what could well be a very long and successful solo career.

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The trend for down-tempo R&B has reached the stage where artists are in danger of no longer having any edge whatsoever.

Jessie Ware can speak volumes about love and fear with just one repeated refrain.

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<p><strong>Tim Jonze</strong>: Jessie Ware doesn't seem&nbsp;to be gunning for pop stardom or chart domination. But it all could happen anyway</p>

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Devotion PMR ****

Can Ms Ware's balladry transcend the 1980s? CD review by Joe Muggs