REID JAMIESON: The Unavoidable Truth

Reid Jamieson

The Unavoidable Truth

© 2004 Reid Jamieson (829982082923)

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What a voice. Rootsy and passionate vocalist with a therapeutic lyrics and country-flavoured pop hooks. Lovers of Damien Rice, Jeff Buckley, Ron Sexsmith and John Mayer will find this addition sweet indeed.

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Reid Jamieson
& The Unavoidable Truth

Reid Jamieson is a classic Canadian heartbreaker with an incredible voice and a magical way with melodies. His latest full length disc The Unavoidable Truth, was produced by Josh Finlayson (Gord Downie Band , Skydiggers) and features guest appearances from Sarah Harmer & Bob Egan (Blue Rodeo, Wilco) while showcasing his choirboy ways, therapeutic lyrics and country-flavoured pop hooks. It's 2007 and Reid is hard at work writing for his next album. Reid is a regular on CBC's Vinyl Cafe and recently moved from Toronto to Vancouver BC . Please stay tuned for more from this tender troubadour...

What the heck does he sound like? and well you might ask. Click on any of the many MP3 links for a listen. File alongside fellow rootsy singer-songwriters: Ron Sexsmith, Damien Rice, Jeff Buckley, Glenn Tilbrook and Neil Finn.


"Achingly beautiful songs...A haunting quality not soon forgotten" - Globe and Mail 2007

"Neither derivative nor nostalgic...The Unavoidable Truth, is a work of elegant, understated beauty... enveloping the listener in the atmospheric glow of his soulful vocals."
- Paste Magazine(4 to Watch For)

"After Reid appeared on the Vinyl Cafe we received tremendous feedback from our audience. He stole the show... He blew me away." - Stuart McLean/CBC's Vinyl Cafe

'Lovers of classic quality should acquire without hesitation.' - Comes With A Smile - UK



'Irresistible...' - Eye Magazine

'Arresting...dazzling voice' - Toronto Sun

'Well-constructed pop treasures that rival Glenn Tilbrook's compositional prowess and the emotionally potent presentation of Jeff Buckley... gorgeous, unbridled voice beams thoughtful lyrics over a vintage country-inspired band.' - MilesOfMusic.com

'More than just another promising upstart... rootsy, mellow and honey-sweet.' - TorontoLife.com

'An intelligent, eclectic-pop tunesmith with a rich voice in the tradition of Neil Finn' -
Eye Magazine

'Toronto boy kicks Josh Rouse’s ass crooning indie-soul-country classics all of his own making...your life will be better with this music in it.' - Americana UK

'In a few short bars Reid stole the show...'
- Now Magazine

"The Unavoidable Truth showcases a talented and tender young artist with seemingly limitless potential and a total package that screams mainstream accessibility without losing credibility. Take that, John Mayer."
- Glorious Noise

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  • Totally fantastic - something new and honest
    author: Karl

    Just heard Reid Jamieson and purchased his album. Has to be one of the most honest and clean productions I have heard in years. I'm tired of mainstream artists who seem to write to a formula designed for air time and sales. This album has none of this, the production values are very clean and crisp, each note seems to have a great deal of effort put into it in order to blend. As a consequence, the ability to pick out any instrument including Reid's voice allows one to hear something new each time a song is played. Best song - I'm starting to learn- conjures up images of haunting pain, stumbling but getting up and carrying on: life in other words.

  • The Evocative Reid Jamieson
    author: Brien Comerford

    The unknown Reid Jamieson surpasses the brilliant Chris Martin of Coldplay as a poignant, melancholic and ultimately sanctifying vocalist. His voice is mesmerizing and his songs are addictive. Reid Jamieson is heavenly, innovative and mesmerizing. If he does not receive Universal Acclaim it is a prooof that humanity should be ashamed !

  • BEAUTIFUL VOICE AND SONGS!
    author: LINDSAY STRATHMORE

    THIS ALBUM BY REID JAMIESON IS A RICH, INTELLIGENT, SENSITIVE AND THOUGHTFUL ALBUM BY A MAN WHO HAS HIS OWN VOICE, AND MY OH MY IS IT A GEORGEOUS ONE! WHEN YOU GET PAST THE ACTUAL BEAUTY OF THE SINGING AND PLAYING, THE SONGS REVEAL THEMSELVES AS ORIGINAL AND THOUGHT PROVOKING. SOMETHING TELLS ME WE'LL BE HEARING ALOT MORE ABOU THIS ARTIST IN THE YEARS TO COME.

  • Yummy indeed!
    author: Anne Worburton

    It's so nice to come across an artist like Reid Jameson. I feel like I have known him forever, his lyrics are so honest. The Unavoidable Truth is very good. His singing style is something that can be playing at work and no one ever says turn it down. In fact, they say turn it up! Last Day of The Year is a perfect soundtrack for my mind. He has a real sixties feel and sings like Simon and Garfunkel all by himself.

  • Beautiful CD - can't keep it out of the player.
    author: Amanda

    His music just get better and better...my favourite is Starting to Learn, but all songs are amazing. Highly recommended.

  • Vintage sounding new music
    author: Eric Murphy

    Few artists manage to sound old fashioned without sound old hat. Reid Jamieson has got some really interesting melodies and progressive lyrics here, but the musicianship is tastefully classic. And my wife loves it if that means anything to the average reader. I quite like it.

  • REAL NIGGAZ,THESE GUYZ GOT THE FLAV TO MAKE YOUR EARS WANT MORE
    author: PERFECT-PUPPET-PRODUCTIONS

    SOME OLD FLAVOR WIT DA NEW TIMES

  • Yummy!
    author: Elizabeth Sharp

    So many great songs and the boy can sing! I found it because of the Sarah Harmer duet 'Holding Out', but keep it in my car cd player because the songs make me feel good. Somewhere between Smokey Robinson and Willie Nelson, and never mind the John Mayer. This record is a keeper.

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