Jamie T bares his soul on Carry On The Grudge to the point that, by the end, it’s almost impossible not to love him for it.
‘Carry On The Grudge’ is an inspired modern breakdown album in the vein of such cathartic classics as the Manic Street Preachers' ‘The Holy Bible’. It’s London low-life viewed from the other end of the telescope, and the view is dejected but divine.
Jamie T still displays a talent for immense melody, poignant lyricism and an intuitive eye on the human condition.
Carry On the Grudge manoeuvres around post-adolescence with expertise. The void might exist, but at least now Jamie T is back there's someone to share the pain with.
A classic British indie album from the early 2010's. After a pretty lengthy break from music, Jamie returns for a more simple and singer/songwriter approach for his 3rd album. And the results are a combination of different styles and aesthetics that come together in beautiful fashion.
The opening song "Limits lie" tells a story about an addict who pushes her body too far, starting off with a simple understated instrumental, before growing into this powerful bridge signifying that ... read more
Carry On the Grudge is a far turn from the juvenile bubbly basses of panic prevention. Where Jamie is a lot more introspective and tender. Overall making you feel heartbroken afterwards. But in a good way.
Carry On the Grudge is a far turn from the juvenile bubbly basses of panic prevention. Where Jamie is a lot more introspective and tender. Overall making you feel heartbroken afterwards. But in a good way.
A genuine masterpiece. Tracks 5-7 are the only "low point" of the album, but even those are still very very enjoyable. But the beginning and end of this album captivates me every time I listen. One of the few albums that I have to listen to from start to finish whenever I listen to the opening track.
1 | Limits Lie 4:11 | 100 |
2 | Don't You Find 4:15 | 100 |
3 | Turn on the Light 4:26 | 100 |
4 | Zombie 4:06 | 100 |
5 | The Prophet 4:14 | 93 |
6 | Mary Lee 3:24 | 95 |
7 | Trouble 2:56 | 96 |
8 | Rabbit Hole 3:39 | 100 |
9 | Peter 3:36 | 98 |
10 | Love Is Only a Heartbeat Away 2:33 | 99 |
11 | Murder of Crows 4:01 | 99 |
12 | They Told Me It Rained 4:28 | 100 |
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#8 | / | NME |
#22 | / | Digital Spy |
#29 | / | Q Magazine |
#34 | / | The Guardian |
#38 | / | musicOMH |
#58 | / | Uncut |
#60 | / | Rough Trade |