Album Review: Jamie Lidell - Building A Beginning

Back in his own Nashville studio, Lidell's seventh studio album is a familiar mix of blue-eyed, 21st century soul and confessional ballads.

Building A Beginning is some relief after his uninspiring eponymous 2013 release, particularly the sensationally gorgeous I Live To Make You Smile; one of his most touching moments to date with just a touch of Stevie Wonder creeping through in his vocal inflections. Building A Beginning features decent songwriting backed by some lush arrangements, but without much innovation or exploration, diminishing returns are inevitable.