Here in America, Noir's brand of psychedelic pop became a tough find when he and Barsuk Records parted ways after his second album came out in 2008, but I'm here to tell you the search for the more recent import 'Jimmy's Show,' as well as the slew of self-released Noir Club EPs, are worth the additional labor. I'm going to include a song from each of Noir's first two albums, as well as a video from his 2012 album to help you find your way. You may discover the sounds of a Brian Wilson or a Nilsson, but with the British sensibility of a Robyn Hitchcock in there, too.
Jim Noir - "Key of C" from 'Tower of Love' (2006)
Jim Noir - "Don't You Worry" from 'Jim Noir' (2008)
3 comments:
Hi Brian. that Jim Noir track Broadway Jets could be mistaken for Teenage Fanclub.
Hi Brian,
Never heard him before. And I liked very much. So, thanks for the post.
Well done, George. I'll be stealing that sentiment the next time I post about Jim Noir.
Alvalmeida,
Welcome. If you decide to start acquiring his work, I would start with Tower of Love. In fact, I would rank his albums in the order they were released. Perhaps The Finnish Line will break that streak.
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