Mother, podcaster and of course singer, Jessie Ware has released her sixth album, Superbloom: a joyful mix of disco, pop and funk. Her peers such as Kylie have been doing this type of music for ages now, though what sets Ware apart is that her brand seems more mature, especially where the lyrics are concerned.
Now aged 41, Ware gets things underway with the sultry “I Could Get Used To This”, a mix of Diana Ross meets Swing Out Sister, the song sets the tone for the album continuing from where she left off on her fourth album, What’s Your Pleasure?
Instead of writing slower songs as they get older, Ware has gone in the opposite direction with things moving a little faster.
“Mr Valentine” comes courtesy of a funky riff on a track that lyrically again is for grown ups as she delves into her sexual fantasies.
Now married with a family, the track 16 “Summers” is about the time she has to spend with her children and being able to love and cherish the moments spent with those close to you. “Love For You”, a touching number deals with motherhood.
With a lot of inspiration from early seventies soul; think Minnie Ripperton, Roberta Flack and Patrice Rushen, the album feels like a nod to the past yet firmly has a foot in the present and the future.
As the album closes with a pop music classic in the shake of “Mon Amour” you get the feeling that this was the album Ware always wanted to make. Yes, it is music for the more mature music fan, though no one can deny that on this accomplished album, Ware is still enjoying every moment and having fun: in a grown up way.
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