So after four years of relative silence since the multi platinum ‘A Funk Odyssey’, we thought the cocky king of funkadelic cool might have finally hung up his rather obscure range of hats, but oh no, not Jay Kay, and here we are again for another soul ride with their sixth studio album.

The fact that back in 1992 Sony signed Jamiroquai on a mega eight album contract may sound slightly optimistic, however judging by the sheer rawness and cultural diversity of ‘Dynamite’, it seems like a pretty safe gamble.  First track ‘Feels Just Like It Should’ is groundbreaking, fusing funk through the digital grinder, and using Kay’s own voice for the fuzzy bass line, its filthy and fucking fantastic.  Second single release ‘Seven Days In Sunny June’ is true Jamiroquai smooth soul, sending us back to the summer holidays chilling by the pool and soaking up the sun.  Like the last album ‘A Funk Odyssey’, a strong dance presence is evident with ‘Electric Mistress’ providing another ripping baseline that will get even the shittest of dancers up off their feet for a boogie.  And the funk-driven-rock ‘Black Devil Car’ provides yet another facet to Jays Kay’s musical vocabulary.  Third single release ‘(Don’t) Give Hate A Chance’ and ‘Starchild’ are however disappointing as the funky-soul-with-dance combinations are nothing we haven’t heard before and leaks a slight normalness into an otherwise excellent album. 

Originally released in September, this sleek dual disc addition of ‘Dynamite’ allows you to wack it into your stereo and also flips over into your DVD player. The DVD includes the full studio album in enhanced stereo, a couple of music videos, and a 22 minute documentary following the making of the phenomenal video ‘Feels Just Like It Should’.  If your like me, i'd much rather listen to their music than be reminded of what a cheeky little shit Jay Kay actually is, but this documentary really does capture why he is a master of his trade.  His determination to continually create new alternative material is undeniable and pushes the limits once again in making ‘Feels Just Like It Should’.  Apart from the fact the song is as funky and organic as Jamiroquai have ever been, the video rocks.  Jay Kay transforms from a geek, to a Candyman, to a…woman, whilst dancing up street lights and skidding down a road on the back of a car.  You’re right once again you cool bastard, you are back with a vengeance