We're New Here

Jamie xx

We're New Here

Review

"We're New Here" by Jamie xx is a brilliant and transformative reimagination of Gil Scott-Heron's final studio album, "I'm New Here." Released in 2011, this remix album merges Scott-Heron's poignant spoken word and raw vocal performances with Jamie xx's innovative and genre-blending production style. The album serves as a bridge between generations, intertwining Scott-Heron's reflective narratives on life and society with Jamie xx's fresh, electronic beats and atmospheric soundscapes. Tracks like "NY Is Killing Me" and "I'll Take Care of U" showcase Jamie xx's ability to maintain the emotional core of Scott-Heron's work while infusing it with his signature futuristic sound, creating a hauntingly beautiful synthesis. "We're New Here" is both a tribute to Gil Scott-Heron's legacy and a testament to Jamie xx's creative vision. It stands out as a deeply moving, cohesive project that highlights the timeless nature of Scott-Heron's messages through the lens of contemporary music production.

Info

"We're New Here" is a remix album by Jamie xx, which reinterprets Gil Scott-Heron's 2010 album "I'm New Here." It was released on February 21, 2011, in the UK and February 22, 2011, in the US. The album was released under the XL Recordings label. It was produced by Jamie xx and recorded in various locations, including Jamie xx's London studio. "We're New Here" reached its highest chart position at number 33 on the UK Albums Chart, while it did not chart in the US. The album garnered critical acclaim for its innovative blend of electronic and soulful elements.

Tracklisting

  1. 1. I'm New Here
  2. 2. Home
  3. 3. I've Been Me (Interlude)
  4. 4. Running
  5. 5. My Cloud
  6. 6. Certain Things (Interlude)
  7. 7. The Crutch
  8. 8. Ur Soul And Mine
  9. 9. Parents (Interlude)
  10. 10. Piano Player
  11. 11. NY Is Killing Me
  12. 12. Jazz (Interlude)
  13. 13. I'll Take Care of U