JAMIESON TOBEY: Everybody Feels The Same

Jamieson Tobey

Everybody Feels The Same

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Universal themes of love, life and loss conveyed through intimate vocals, inventive instrumentation, and gifted songwriting on an undoubtedly rock n roll landscape. In the vein of Wilco, Death Cab For Cutie, George Harrison and Eels.

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In the case of Jamieson Tobey, the words "musician" or "singer-songwriter" just aren't enough to describe what it is that he does. In a small apartment in Arlington, Virginia, on a shoe-string budget, 30 year old Jamieson Tobey single-handedly recorded and produced one of the most densely layered, emotionally charged, and staggeringly creative pop albums of recent time. Kenneth L. Doroshow (RIAA - Recording Industry Association of America) said, "Totally amazing...wow. I love the tunes, as well as the almost baroque production. Reminds me a little of something that Jason Falkner or Brendan Benson would have done, only I like this better (and I'm a fan of the genre)." "He did this all himself on his Protools rig, in which case it's even more amazing. Not only are the songs and performances great, but the mastering sounds really professional too. Unbelievable."

In February of 2006, Jamieson independently released his first full length, ten song album entitled "Everybody Feels The Same." By playing every instrument, recording and producing the album by himself, Jamieson was able to see his ambitious vision come to fruition. Ever the perfectionist, Jamieson kept "Everybody Feels The Same" shielded from friends and family until its completion. In his own words, "during the nineteen months that it took to record the album I never let a single person hear what I had been doing. Not even my mother. Actually, the first person to hear a note was Stewart (the mixing engineer). My hands were shaking when I handed him the hard drive, I felt dizzy."
After being professionally mastered by Fred Kevorkian (White Stripes, Dave Matthews Band, Ryan Adams) and mixed by Stewart Myers (Wishlist Recording) Jamieson's cd was finally ready to be heard. Even by his mother. The immediate reaction has been overwhelmingly positive. Primarily through word of mouth and a growing internet presence, cd sales have been steadily increasing and reviews have been glowing. "Jamieson Tobey is a one of a kind talent: a gifted singer/songwriter, a visionary producer, and an adept multi-instrumentalist. His music is not to be missed. Listen for yourself and you'll see why 'everybody feels the same'."

"Everybody Feels The Same is a museum piece. An extraordinary excursion from deep within the fragile space of a human being which reaches further into the soul of those who allow it to enter. This album is love, spirituality, intensity, insanity, madness, joy, belief, and the purity of a musical landscape painted in broad, vast, encompassing strokes. It spills forth from one man’s mind and his ability to take the materials present to him and bend, shape, strum, pluck, pound, pick, caress, finagle, twist, turn, and tweak to create a piece of art. Art that is so intriguing, so rewarding, so amazingly complicated, yet instantly accessible to anyone willing to sit and absorb the haunting beauty of a mind at work in the medium of sound. Is the album format a lost art? A dying breed? Maybe in the mainstream or the broadband .mp3 stream, but for now we can count on independent artists like Jamieson Tobey to rescue us when needed." - Independisc

"Everybody Feels The Same is an album that captivates you from the outset, and yet still manages to get better after repeated listens. Jamieson's lyrics are both insightful and revealing, and are well-served by the sonic textures and tasteful arrangements that characterize his distinct songwriting style. The sound is eclectic, yet accessible... and somehow manages to feel radio-friendly, without losing its indie sensibility." - Ethan Goldman, MTV: Director of Development

"Jamieson Tobey was one of the 400,000 musicians that requested my friendship on MySpace last month, and one of the three that I actually added. Why? Because Everybody Feels The Same is a great record, plain and simple, one that is made even greater by the realization that Tobey, a drummer by profession, recorded it himself in his home. I have never heard a home production that sounds as fully realized as this. But at its core, this album succeeds not because of production, but because of great songs, like Love, Everybody Feels The Same, and Walls. Tobey has a unique percussive aspect to most of these tunes, and while they don't reinvent the wheel, they achieve his goal: heartfelt, intimate and beautifully arranged pop ballads." - ON TAP Magazine

“Sit back and soak up the gorgeous, luxuriously full music. The thick keyboard makes a soft cushion for his half-whispered baritone, while expert arrangements part clouds of sound to make room for a glittering glockenspiel or melodious melotron. Highlights include the title track, in which Tobey comforts listeners by assuring them that “Everybody lives a lie, and everybody is having doubts … We are all just as mad as you.” The atmospheric Where the Waves Begin conjures the same sounds as Sgt. Pepper’s-era Beatles as Tobey asks, “Did you know that you are the ocean? / Did you know that I’m sinking in?” A Perfect Rose features an electronic Latin beat superimposed over a music-box melody and Tobey’s baby nephew cooing away happily. If enigmatic lyrics and lush music are your cup of tea, then pour yourself a steaming mug of Everybody Feels the Same." – Performing Songwriter July/Aug 2006

"The packaging of this disc alone is attractive. It is simple, unique and intriguing. And then the music happens...wow. Everything on this record is nothing less than spectacular! It is a musical montage that is layered beyond belief and triumphant in all that it does. Your sound takes on some Pink Floyd and Radiohead while it gives the accessibility of Coldplay's vocals. It is unbelievable. From the sweetness and bells of Love to the darker side of things in Walls you cover it all, every emotion, thought, and frame of mind. I could probably listen to this album 20 times and still find things I missed the first 19 times. It is experimental and poppy all at the same time. Incredible. People need to hear it. Period. - Shut Eye Records and Agency

"Many intelligent listeners will find plenty to love in this lush soundscape that combines flavors of Wilco, Radiohead and Coldplay with melodies that are ruminative, unresolved, and highly impressionistic... Ultimately it's a beautiful sounding record." - Intelligent Pop

"Jamieson Tobey's music really connects with the listener... His lyrics are amusing and heartfelt. Jamieson is a multi-talented musician who sang, played all the instruments, recorded, and produced his first full-length album, Everybody Feels The Same, by himself. His sound is hard for us to sum up in a couple of words; so we'll just say he's a much-cooler John Mayer." - www.babbleandbeat.com


Jamieson Tobey's music has been compared to The Shins, Wilco, Elliott Smith, Death Cab For Cutie, U2, David Bowie, The Beatles, Spiritualized, Elbow, Ben Folds Five, Paul Simon.

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  • Everybody Wants To Feel This
    author: deborah barrie

    Jamieson's music is intriguing. It is like he is whispering his deepest thoughts into your soul and you can’t help but stop and listen. It has a haunting quality like it is rising out of the mist somewhere. When you hear the voice of a child you realize you are at peace and you never understood you weren’t before. He has magically bestowed that upon you. There are certainty elements of electronica in his music but it is not glaring or out of place with the tender lyrics. He knows how to love and you are left grateful that he is teaching you his secrets. Jamieson Tobey is meant to be heard not just listened to.

  • love
    author: ted hathaway

    i looooove this album. every listen offers something new. buy it, and you won't be disappointed.

  • astounding!
    author: jarmusch

    this cd absolutely blows me away. pure genius. how is it that he isn't more well known? i can't think of any artists that play every single instrument, produce, record and arrange their own material with such brilliant results. what vision!! even stevie wonder had lots of help: collaborators, lyrists, engineers, musicians, etc.. he is a genius among us.

  • HE ROCKS!
    author: RAHNY

    THE CD COVER WAS BEAUTIFUL, THE SONGS ROCKED. I REALLY ENJOY LISTENING TO THE MUSIC. GOOD STUFF.

  • really, really, really good
    author: red

    great songs! but the production is astounding. jamieson is like a painter that paints with sound. the album is like a book you can't put down.

  • author: Christine de Pavilly

    Hmmm, what can I say? Although Jamieson Tobey definitely has his own style, I heard nuances of the Beatles and David Bowie in there too. This is a polished album, great to kick back to and just be carried along. The four stars may look stingy, but I'm very hard to get five stars out of when it comes to albums ;) The title song gets five stars *****

  • my favorite new artist!
    author: ashley

    i bought this cd after hearing some of his songs on myspace. i knew it was going to be good but this album far surpassed my expectations. the lyrics, the rythms, the songs, everything down to the packaging and artwork is just beautiful. i can't wait for his next album!!!!!

  • author: tori

    this album is beautiful ! the lyrics and the music are amazing. I cant stop listening to it.

  • Wonderful, lush music !
    author: Lisa

    This cd is just amazing. The lyrics are well thought out and expressive, the music is layered and interesting, what a refreshing change from the boring music that soaks the airwaves nowadays.... This album really grows on you, it gets better with each listening. I especially like "The Black Will Turn to Blue"...

  • Exceeds Expectations!
    author: trisha t

    This CD is absolutely amazing. Who would have thought that one person could make such a variety of beautiful sounds. I would love to hear this music performed live! My new favorite CD...

  • absolutely amazing!!!
    author: Tianna

    i cannot even begin to describe how incredible this cd is. i ordered it after hearing a few songs on myspace, i received it yesterday & i've probably played it a dozen times already. This guy has an amazing amount of talent. nothing short of brilliant. if you like what you hear on myspace, buy this cd. you will not regret it!

  • The Real Deal!
    author: Holly

    Everybody feels the same is everything I anticipated it to be and so much more! I bought the CD based on the rave reviews I read and two songs I heard on MySpace. The musical layers of each song are lush and beautiful with some nice surprises in the chord progressions and instrumentation which include, among other things, sound samples, everyday objects and the human voice. Jamieson's vocals blend well with the moods and the themes he's created, as well as the melodies themselves. This is one of the most solid first recordings I've heard in a long time. The tracks that stand apart to me are: where the waves begin, the black will turn to blue, and cars crash, but honestly there's not a single track I don't like! Highly recommended: A+

  • Stellar
    author: Leslie!

    This album is both lyrically beautiful and musically complex. Each song leaves you wanting more, and yet each song holds its own. Everyone can find something to love about this album because of it's universal messages of love, loss, heartache, friends, and perfection. He is definitely Arlington's best kept secret, but hopefully not for long!

  • Songs in the Key of Life
    author: Ethan Goldman

    Everybody Feels the Same is an album that captivates you from the outset, and yet still manages to get better after repeated listens. Jamison's lyrics are both insightful and revealing, and are well-served by the sonic textures and tasteful arrangements that characterize his distinct songwriting style. The sound is eclectic, yet accessible... and somehow manages to feel radio-friendly, without losing its indie sensibility. Ethan Goldman, MTV: Director of Development

  • Elegant songs of life
    author: doctormick

    Clever song-smithing combined with elegant arrangements make this album an excellent collection of stories about life. Soothing voice and genuine lyrics combine brilliantly with the layered and textured soundscapes. He could teach the faux troubadours of the pop world a thing or two!

  • My God
    author: Leslie Moore

    this album is simply beautiful.

  • i love it! this album never stops being musically interesting. i cant tear mysel
    author: emilie toler

    "everybody feels the same" is full of talent,emotion, and powerful lyrics and melodies. jamieson tobey manages to make the music flow in a way that keeps you eager for more.

  • Blew Me Away
    author: TB

    This album is a sound landscape that I will keep checking out. One guy did this whole thing?!! Jamieson Tobey is an artist to be watched!

  • great album
    author: JB

    "Everybody Feels The Same" is a great album. I love it.

  • Absolutely amazing!
    author: Anie Moore

    I was so impressed with this album from the second I started listening to it - and each time I hear it it gets better. I've had it in my car for almost a month now, and can't seem to take it out. What amazes me the most is that each time I hear the songs - they seem to take on a new form. A talent like this is hard to come by - and one that most of us unfortunately do not possess. What a gift!

  • what a great record!!
    author: Tracy Hollins

    this cd is one of a kind. i swear, it sounds like no other cd on the planet. every time i listen to it i hear something new. most cds have just a song or two that you really like listening to, but this cd is not like that. for me, anyway. my favorite song changes day to day. i thought this was cool too: a week after i got the cd, jamieson wrote to me and personally thanked me. everything about this cd was unexpected. in the best way!

  • Rocks my white a**
    author: Eddie Boyd

    Jamieson has created one of the best albums I have heard in the last 3 years. It is so good that he has replaced Coldplay as my favorite artist. The fact that he recorded/produced this in his apartment just blows me away b/c the quality and sound is amazing. The songs "love" and "The black will turn to blue" will go platinum if they get airplay.

  • Unbelievable! 1 of my top 10 of all time.
    author: Cathy G.

    I bought this cd a couple days ago after hearing it at a friend's house and i haven't taken it out my cd player yet. I even made a copy so that i could listen to it in my car. it's hard to believe he isn't more well known. i highly recommend this cd.

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