Jay Smith – King of Man

Releasedate: 18-07-2014; Label: Gain
By: Nina Mende

Jay Smith – Swedish singer and songwriter with a renown voice that effortlessly encompasses grunge, rock, pop, metal, country and blues.

When Jay’s first solo album “Jay Smith” was released in 2010 it sold platinum and topped the Swedish music charts and even received accolades from the famous American blogger and television personality Perez Hilton. This is his second album, “Kind Of Man”, which is now finally released all over Europe. With twelve tracks Jay Smith is trying to convince the world, that he is not just a one hit wonder. The songs on this album have quite a big jazz and blues influence. With his smoky voice Jay Smith is bringing his songs deep underneath your skin. Most songs are slow, but all are filled with warm emotions. The smoky voice of Jay Smith carves his name into your soul. Sometimes harsher – sometimes really soft.

This album proves that Jay Smith can walk across genres. He can sing soul, rock, pop and country. As well as jazz and blues. And for each genre you find a song on this album. A beautiful cross over album by a great singer. A beautiful success. Jay Smith’s sophomore album “King Of Man” is out now and is waiting for you to enjoy it.

Tracklist: 01. The Blues 02. Women 03. Keeps Me Alive 04. King Of Man 05. Cowboys From Hell 06. Sanctuary 07. Keep Your Troubles At Bay 08. Ode To Death (Little Sister) 09. Tramp Of Love 10. Evil I Might Be 11. Worries Won’t Bring It Back 12. Sanctuary Revisited

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