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@ The Fly (UK)
This debut's sophistication might mean Jessie slinks to the forefront rather than shoving her way to the top, but however long it takes, Devotion marks a new chapter in this future-pop superstar's journey.

@ Pitchfork
Devotion marries her natural gift with throbbing instrumentation that breathes life into every single turn of phrase or sensitive vocal embellishment.

@ Beats Per Minute (formerly One Thirty BPM)
While nearly everything else is still top tier pop music, but the Englishwoman leaves herself some room to grow. For now, Devotion is one the year's most promising debuts.

@DiS
Ware could quite easily have served us up with ‘Dubstep Cuttings, Female Vocal, Volume 564’ but she was smarter than that, and, importantly, she was more honest than that and instead supplied a solid album of strong, emotive pop music that is currently in very real danger of usurping Whitney Houston’s 1987 long-player as the go-to musical comfort blanket of choice, in times of need.
http://drownedinsound.com/releases/17178/reviews/4145363

instant modern classic

just sounded like an average Radio 1 pop song to me.

What is it with hipster sites trying to champion the next worldwide, mega, pop vocalist? I think an artist who gets compared to Whitney Houston, Sade etc... comes from the masses buying the record, not hype and positive reviews. Adele will be remembered from this generation because she sold loads. Whitney and Sade are remembered because they sold loads. If Jesse Ware goes onto sell nothing no-one will remember these types of comparisons.

Sorry, a ramble. I just think this kind of praise for essentially a pop artist is odd. If she's sold billions of records and playing 20 nights at the O2 next year, will DiS and Pitchfork still be covering her?

will have to try this

i like a couple of the singles but i'm not getting into it as much as i'd anticipated. i think it might be her voice, something about it irritates me in a subtle way.

true and simple sean baiting indiestep so borin, its like Young Turks do dubstep 101 lol. Yet her voice has been wicked, she sounded like she was going in the right direction with Numbers, you know nice and bumpy, loads of energy loads of hooks... but just like Katie B who went from slinky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRCV9ktiBOk) to clunky (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1Ynf2ScKiA) in a single or two... its all gone a bit snoozie seanstep. All hopes on Ruby Lee Ryder then hey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6kVu3t9iX8 / http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZotuKB6BhcY she's prob next.

Conclusion: great vocals, nice song, nice girl.

I will check her album.

It's an impressive listen so far - really like the influences and the oh so cool feel throughout. So far, any real judgement would be premature.

This fits the 'adult pop' hole that New Look's s/t album chiseled out for me last year. It's in no way the same sound but it's got that laid back sensuality and an easy going and effortless coolness.

What a nice voice...

pretty much every song is incredibly strong and it maintains a very consistent vibe without ever getting dull. She has a very strong voice, the production is great, it has a very broad appeal & it has 'Running' & 'Wildest Moments' which are 2 bona fide singles

Couldn't believe how boring Running was after hearing the Disclosure remix first. That should just be the standard version from now on.

Will give the album a listen later anyway, more than willing to be wrong on this one.

I'm intrigued...

There was a bit of hype about her but I thought she was pretty unremarkable.

A real wonder why it isn't on the album 'cause it's a stand out on the deluxe version.

so much stodge on it
there's a decent EP in there though;

Wildest Moments
110%
Strangest feeling

and don't have time to digest a whole album.
Would you kindly direct me to the three best Jessie Ware tracks? Thanks in advance.

http://open.spotify.com/album/467ptCjichGtFduanf3jMX

WOO!

you could see her boobs. I guess thats why it is adult-pop

FFS.