Jamie O'Hara - Beautiful Obsession

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Review by Sotonye Abiye-Taylor

Beautiful Obsession by Jamie O’Hara: A Raw, Unfiltered Dive into Love and Longing Jamie O’Hara’s Beautiful Obsession isn’t your run-of-the-mill country album. Released in 2001 under Asylum Records and Valley Entertainment, it straddles genres like a restless soul—rock, contemporary country, alt-country, you name it. But what makes this record stick? It’s the kind of music that feels like late-night conversations with yourself, where all the messy emotions come spilling out. Let’s talk about “Can’t Get You Out Of My Mind.” Yeah, yeah, the title sounds like every other breakup song ever written, but trust me—it hits different. The lyrics are sharp enough to cut glass, yet they wrap around you like an old blanket. O’Hara’s voice cracks just right on certain lines, as if he’s lived through every word. And damn, does his electric guitar work give it a raw edge. This ain’t polished pop-country; it’s gritty, unapologetic storytelling. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded of those moments when someone lingers in your thoughts no matter how hard you try to shake ‘em off. Then there’s “Come Swim the Rivers With Me,” which might be one of the most underrated tracks here. It starts slow, almost hesitant, like O’Hare himself isn’t sure whether to dive in or not. But once it builds, oh boy, it takes you somewhere else entirely. There’s something hauntingly beautiful about the imagery—swimming rivers, chasing freedom, finding solace in chaos. The production is tight (shoutout to Brent Maher for pulling double duty as producer and mixer), but it never overshadows the emotion. By the end, you’re left breathless, wondering why more songs don’t feel this alive. The whole album has this DIY charm to it, from George Otvos’ cover design to Philip Scoggins’ engineering chops. Even Ken Love’s mastering gives it a warm, analog vibe that screams early 2000s authenticity. And let’s not forget Jack Spencer’s photography—it perfectly captures the mood: moody, intimate, a little rough around the edges. But honestly, what sticks with me most after listening to Beautiful Obsession is how real it feels. These aren’t perfect songs—they’re human songs. They stumble, they ache, they bleed. That’s probably why they resonate so deeply. You know what’s funny? Listening to this now, two decades later, I can’t help but think Jamie O’Hara was ahead of his time. In today’s world of overproduced playlists and TikTok hits, albums like this remind us what music used to mean. Or maybe I’m just getting sentimental. Either way, go listen to it. Just... don’t blame me if you find yourself stuck in its spell.

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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
I Surrender3:59
Beautiful Obsession4:30
Don't Make Me Break Her Heart
See If I Care4:19
Pretend3:39
Come Swim the Rivers With Me3:19
Loving You Against My Will
Can't Get You Out Of My Mind
If It Will Make You Mine3:49
Don't Make Me Break Her Heart4:22
If It Will Make You Mine
That Ain't The Way I Heard It
Lovin' You Against My Will4:45
Mantra2:59
That Ain't the Way I Heard It4:23
Come Swim The Rivers
The Blessing and the Curse4:50
The Blessing And The Curse
Can't Get You Out of My Mind3:50
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Catalog Numbers

  • 2A-47845-A
  • VE15149

Labels

  • Asylum Records
  • Valley Entertainment

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Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Promo

Companies

RoleCompany
Marketed ByWarner Bros. Records Inc.
Record CompanyTime Warner
Phonographic Copyright (p)Warner Bros. Records Inc.
Manufactured ByWEA Manufacturing
Glass Mastered AtWEA Mfg. Olyphant
Copyright (c)Valley Entertainment Inc.
Mastered AtMastermix

Credits

RoleCredit
ProducerBrent Maher, Jamie O'Hara
DesignGeorge Otvos
EngineerPhilip Scoggins
Lead VocalsJamie O'Hara
Electric GuitarJamie O'Hara
Mastered ByKen Love
Photography ByJack Spencer
Recorded ByBrent Maher
Mixed ByBrent Maher
Written-ByJamie O'Hara

Notes

℗ © 2001 Valley Entertainment, Inc. 1807 Second Street, Suite 101 Santa Fe, NM 87505.

Barcodes

  • Matrix / Runout: wea mfg. OLYPHANT X13380 1-47845-2 01 M1S1
  • Barcode: 618321514924
  • Mastering SID Code: L385
  • Mould SID Code: IFPI 6100
  • Matrix / Runout: 9319 151492 C20223-14 A

About Jamie O'Hara

Jamie O'Hara (Born: August 8, 1950 in Toledo, OH, later based in Nashville, TN  Died: January 7, 2021 in Nashville, TN) was an American country singer and songwriter. Between 1986 and 1990, he and Kieran Kane comprised The O'Kanes, a duo that charted seven singles on the Billboard Hot Country Singles charts, including the No. 1 single "Can't Stop My Heart from Loving You". After the O'Kanes disbanded in 1990, both O'Hara and Kane recorded solo albums of their own. In addition, O'Hara continued writing songs for other country music artists, including The Judds' 1986 hit "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout the Good Old Days)" which earned him a Grammy Award.

Real Name

    • James Paul O'Hara

Name Vars

  • J. O'Hara
  • J. O'hara
  • J. OHara
  • J.O.'Hara
  • J.P. O'Hara
  • James O'Hara
  • James Paul O'Hara
  • Jamie O'Haraa
  • Jarnie O'Hara
  • O'Hara
  • O'Hara Jamie
  • Ohara Jamie

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know that Jamie O'Hara’s album *Beautiful Obsession* blends a mix of rock and country so seamlessly it feels like two genres having a conversation? Released in 2001, the album features tracks like "Can't Get You Out of My Mind" and "Come Swim the Rivers With Me," which highlight O'Hara's knack for heartfelt lyrics and genre-blurring sound. Fun fact: Jamie not only wrote all the songs but also played lead vocals and electric guitar, making this album a true labor of love. It’s no wonder it appeals to fans of everything from alt-country to pop rock!