A Jamiroquai fan since the get-go, this album is seriously solid from top to bottom. Every album thus far has had at least 1-2 throwaway-skipover tracks, except A Funk Odyssey which contained many throwaways. Dynamite seems to suffer from this condition less and maybe not at all.

Through the first week of listens, the title track Dynamite has been played over and over in my brain along with Seven Days In Sunny June, Starchild, and Talullah. Those were my favorite four tracks to start.

With more listens this week, Black Devil Car has emerged and risen as well as Hot Tequila Brown, Feels Like It Should and Electric Mistress. The others not mentioned are all still solid really.

And I will whole-heartedly disagree with Mistermaxx on his 1 star review here and calling out the fact Jamiroquai has been getting by without "writing a song." You could maybe say that on Funk Odyssey, but this one is a whole different flavor. The lyrics are much better and the grooves are back to what older fans have come to expect. There is some dynamite material in here. Well worth the time and money spent.

Ok, let's face it: Jamiroquai's strength have never been his lyrics, and this album is no exception. They are flat, ridiculous and pure non - sense. But were we really expecting a literary diamond? NO !! We just want more of the DELICIOUS FUNKINESS, SUPERB voices and chorals, FANTASTIC basses and WILD arrangements. And that is EXACTLY what you get ! ...and if you have a CD or DVD player that will play it, buy the Dual Disc version to get better sound quality (you won't regret spending the extra dollars).

1.- Feels Just Like it Should is the first single of this album. A strange pick, for I think it's the weakest track. It's choppy, boring, so non-Jamoriquai.

2.- Dynamite is one of the strongest tracks in the album. Full of incredible effects, superb chorals, and an incredible arrangement. So near to your typical Jamiroquai song.

3.- Seven Days in Sunny June is THE BEST track in the disc. A ballad of some sort, this incredible song reminds us of the style introduced in the album A Funk Odyssey in the track Corner of the Earth. So full of great guitar playing and yet funky and fun.

4.-Electric Mistress is strange indeed, with some weird bass lines...yet it works ! It's simple but addictive.

5.- Starchild is a delicious slow groove. Exactly the funkiness you expect in a disc like this. It will not dissapoint you.

6.- Love Blind reminds me of most pop music out there mixed with the characteristic bass lines of Jamiroquai, yet after so many times hearing it, you get used to it and like it. Its a very strange mixture.

7.- Tallulah is just jazzy lounge music. Ear pleasing, no more.

8.- (Don't) Give Hate a Chance competes with Seven Days in Sunny June as the best track. It's funky, dance, groovy, smooth. It's SO ADDICTIVE. I must have heard it so many times and can't have enough of it ! The music video is awesome too.

9.- World that He Wants is also a weak track, ballad-like. I think it is missplaced in a disc like this. Yet, there is something for everyone. If you like soft music this is for you.

10.- Black Devil Car is a heavy piece, reminds me of other groups (Blink 182, strangely comes to mind). Not one of my favorites.

11.- Hot Tequila Brown sounds a lot like Electric Mistress, it's simply addictive in the long term.

12.- Time Won't Wait is a great way to finish the album off. It's just what you expect of this album. It invites you to dance and to wait for the next album !

Enjoy !

The thing with Jamiroquai's albums is, when you've heard one of them, you've (almost) heard them all. This album, while groovy and contagious, truly doesn't bring along much innovation to the table. Think of the classic 70s and early 80s disco-meets-Motown sound and you will have a perfect idea of how "Dynamite" sounds. Not bad, not boring: simply more of the same Jamiroquai. This guy, in spite of the "trend" in pop that has moved ahead to reviving the 80s, has stuck to his sound. I will give it four stars: I like it, but I don't love it to the point of giving it five stars.

This is Jamiroquai's best CD - hands down. No one can bring the funk and soul that Jamiroquai delivers on every albulm and "Dynamite" is no exception.

Jamiroquai's sound is so unique; blending the best elements of dance, soul, and funk to create something that no other artist can even come close to. Jay's smooth vocals are so cool and addictive, ive been listening to this CD on repeat for over a week now and it hasnt gotten stale at all.

The thing that really annoys me is the lack of recognition this band gets. I dont understand how acts like jack johnson and DMB who have such a bland sound are so much more popular. Jamiroquai has such amazing arrangemtns that incorparte strings, horns, and funky synths. People compare him a lot to the music from the 80's and 70's. It def has similarities to the music of those eras but what makes this music really blow my mind is how Jamiroquai also uses cool computer effects and high tech synth soudns to spice up the tracks.

We are living in a time where popular music really lacks soul (im not saying i dont like pop music, but it cant move me the way Jamiroquai does). Today a hit song comes and goes but the music of Jamiroquai stands up listen after listen and never gets old. You can play this CD from start to finish without skipping one track, which is something very, very rare these days. If you like funk/soul/dance then pick this albulm up today!

This is one the strongest efforts by Jamiroquai. He has cretaed his own style which is very recognisable and, of course, he keep persuing it. Jamiroquai is innovative because he is different from others. And, this is true to his every album.

"Dynamite" is diverse in tempo and includes a number of really good songs. Some of them you may enjoy when you are up in the spirit and need some further drive, the others will serve well when you are a bit down in the mood. The album is recorded very well, both highs and lows. Very well defined bass. The voice sounds very natural. The sound engineering is great.

You will enjoy both the music and the sound. You will hear the details that add to the overall perception of this highly recommended CD. Take time and it will grow on you even more.