Multiply

Released in 2005 on Warp Records, Multiply marked a significant pivot for Jamie Lidell, moving from the abrasive techno-glitch of his debut towards a more accessible, soul-indebted sound. While Lidell's background in the experimental electronic scene (notably as half of Super_Collider) remains evident in the album's stuttering rhythms and 'broken' production, the core of the record is pure Motown and Stax worship. Critics from AllMusic and the BBC praised the album for its ability to humanize electronic music, noting that Lidell's virtuosic vocal performances provided a necessary emotional anchor for the technical wizardry. The album is often cited as a landmark in the 'neo-soul' movement for its refusal to rely on standard genre tropes, instead opting for a gritty, industrial-adjacent funk that feels entirely unique to Lidell's British-electronic upbringing.