More prominent than R&B however, is the influence of the UK's wealth of underground atmospheric bass music. From the opener with "Burial" we hear Woon over nervous, minimal soundtracks, punctuated with heavily muted rhythms inspired by dubstep and drum and bass.
Jamie Woon can write fantastically catchy singles as he proves with "Lady Luck", but seems more at home in intimate, private ballads such as "Spiral". Here his shy charm and passion for touching music reach full impact. It's clear that Woon is confident enough in his voice as in instrument as it sonically surrounds almost every track- he backs his melodies with echoes, ad libs and beatboxing showing a skill for song production way beyond a karaoke vocalist.
Most notable is Woon's absence of ego. Perhaps with his maturity he's had time to gather a personal and honest set of songs rather than the hurried, inflated material we might hear from younger UK artists. Mirrorwriting gets increasingly apt as Jamie Woon constantly reflects on himself and his experiences. This is all made listenable however by his smoldering tones, that reach out to both men and women alike, and a modern and unique musical atmosphere that makes us glad to be in 2011; where such influence and originality is valued.
