Jamie Lidell Gives It (Up) to James Blunt

Posted on Jun 19th 2008 6:00PM by Kim Davis
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Back in 2006, during his first visit to the Interface, eccentric singer and musician Jamie Lidell revealed to us his James Blunt conspiracy theory. "Do you think that James Blunt is copying me?" he asked, deadpan. He was, of course, referring to James Blunt's CD cover for 'Back to Bedlam,' which looks strikingly similar to Lidell's own album art for 'Multiply,' which was released the very same day in 2005.

Back with this year's critically adored 'Jim,' Lidell once again finds himself back at Spinner's Interface and back talking about his fellow Brit, Mr. 'Beautiful' himself. And this time, he's telling him to back off. Witness:

Last time you were on the Interface, you expressed your concerns about James Blunt stealing your album art. Have you had any run-ins?

I haven't. I mean, I found it a bit scandalous. What I was hoping, of course, is that I might sell a few more copies sneakily -- a few mistaken Blunt purchases, but that never seemed to happen. So, there must have been enough of a contrast between the two album covers.

I still think he's a little bit sneaky. He's just a little bit sneaky. And I was kind of curious because his album came out before mine this time. He had gone for something completely different, you know. I think mine's vastly superior, again; sorry James, but respect, good try. I know you've sold millions of records. I've sold enough. I've sold plenty, and you can't do any kind of Chilean foot moves, so just, you know, respect.

I know you're in the army and everything and I'm not going to pick a fight, but just stay off me artwork, all right? That's all. Get your own ideas. Get your own pens. I'm sure you could afford them. He's a lovely man. I wish him all the best, and I hope he wishes me the best. Do you James?