David Jordan is a rarity. The 21 year old Londoner has not been voted for by the viewing public in some Saturday night popularity contest. Nor does he push his tunes with camp gimmicry like Mika. Instead David Jordan is a straight-faced singer aiming to make British pop respectable.

As a whole, Set The Mood works as a soul pop album, although it falls asleep at the wheel a few times. Opening track "On The Money" fails to create a memorable first impression, trying rather too hard to be a 'big' sounding track, but instead conjuring the image of bedroom desktop mixing software.

The standout track is "Sun Goes Down", where synth-pop meets Ye Olde English folk; a night out in London becomes a celebratory pagan ritual. The track shows up that Jordan is strongest when making something new and original instead of reverting to standard pop ballads like "Only Living
Soul".

To Eva

I don't know Sean Cameron you quoted but is he a music critic?  As he reviewed partly, Mr Jordan is more rock minded, rather than soul.  His debut album has an amazing variety of heavy-metalish opening song of "On The Money" which is like Living Colour would do, central-Asian feel "Sun Goes Down", jazzy "Set the Mood", lullaby "Sweet Prince", tango "If I'm In Love" to waltz "Glorious Day".  This proves a rocker can do any type of music whereas average R & B artists can only do soul tunes.  

June

Even here in the United States, we have caught wind of David Jordan. Particularly, his track "Sun Goes Down". It's beautiful! I live in Washington state, and immediately loved the vibe I got from Jordan's voice. Very unique, and he has good taste! He has wonderful breath control and a nice wide range. I'll pass David Jordan onto my friends!

ah, i am soo happy more people are going to find out about david jordan. he is such a inspiring person, and i feel everyone could do with his amazing music in their lives.

I cant wait for David to release new stuff, im sure its going to be amazing! i'm sure we can all be asured it will be looking at his last album!

As they say things can only get better! and wow, if his last album was GREAT then i cant wait to hear what the new one's going to be like! i just wish they will release it sooner!!!! :)