- Release date:
- March 11, 2008
- Artist/Band name:
- Jaymay
- Record label:
- Blue Note
- Official Web Site:
- http://jaymaymusic.com/
Why you should care: Despite its narrative arc—a romance declining during a New York winter—“Autumn Fallin’” feels like a springtime album. It’s warm, accessible and likely to appeal to fans of Feist and Norah Jones, as well as to anyone who likes Regina Spektor’s voice but thinks she’s a little too weird.
Verdict: Charming if a tad precious, “Autumn Fallin’” should soundtrack many a romance (and breakup) in 2008. The melodies are simple but infectious, peaking with the stately “Blue Skies” and “Ill Willed Person.” Adventure isn’t her forte; the old-timey “Hard To Say” features some unfortunate scatting and underscores the creative gulf between Jaymay and edgier artists like Spektor. Jaymay’s best calling card may be her lyrics sheet--something she seems to acknowledge herself when she sings, “I’m winnin’ you with words because I have no other way.”
X-Factor: Jaymay’s soft spot for storytelling spans a planned career in publishing (indefinitely postponed), a teenage addiction to Bob Dylan, and cutting her own creative teeth on self-described “stupid songs” about the family dog.
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