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Track Listings
| 1. 1973 |
| 2. One Of The Brightest Stars |
| 3. I'll Take Everything |
| 4. Same Mistake |
| 5. Carry You Home |
| 6. Give Me Some Love |
| 7. I Really Want You |
| 8. Shine On |
| 9. Annie |
| 10. I Can't Hear The Music |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
In 2005, James Blunt was everybody's favorite overnight success story. In 2007, he's the guy who's making rock meaningful again. All the Lost Souls, the sophomore effort from the Brit responsible for restoring the seriousness of "beautiful" as a compliment, brims with big build-ups, epic-sounding ballads, and lyrics to lose yourself in. The vibe, laid out neatly on first single and opening track "1973", is clear-eyed and heavy-hearted; in anybody over 35, it'll produce nostalgia tempered by hopefulness. Here's a set that suggests rock has got its head screwed on straight again, that the path to real feelings need not necessarily be led by Norah Jones. In anybody younger, it'll cause the unsinkable suspicion that a lot of modern balladeers should be digging deeper. But in both cases it will satisfy. Compared with David Gray and Damien Rice last time out, this time Blunt seems to owe a debt to Barry Gibb--his voice quavers as sweetly and with the same delicate reach. Stand-outs on a brief but dud-less set include "I Really Want You," in which the sound of Blunt's breaking heart is set sparely and elegantly to something approximating the chirp of a cricket, the poignant and desperate "Give Me Some Love", and the VH-1 ready "Same Mistakes." -Tammy La Gorce
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Following the superb debut album `Back to Bedlam' was never going to be easy for James Blunt but this album, originally released just over a year ago was an excellent effort. Songs like the compulsive `1973' and the moving ballads `Same Mistake' and `Carry you Home' are the standout tracks. However, scratch below the surface and there are more classic James Blunt songs lurking. `One of the brightest Stars' is a truly moving piece whilst the softly starting `I really want you' (here presented in a vastly superior `radio' mix which includes added instrumentation) grabs your brain and you just can't stop humming it. `Annie' is co-written by Jimmy Hogarth (he, who is `Jimmy' in `So long Jimmy' from `Back to Bedlam') and along with `Give me some love' is one of the two riff based songs on the album. Other ballad highlights elsewhere are `Shine On' and `I can't hear the Music', the former being a highlight of James's live show.
So what else can you possibly add to this already superb album ? Well there's the one new song recorded by James and premiered on his recent tour `Love, love, love'. I didn't actually go too much on this song when I heard it live but repeated listening proves that its is another classic. Three live cuts then make up the extras on disc 1. Noddy Holder and Jimmy Lea's first number one hit for Slade `Coz I luv you' was a rousing live song which featured James running off the stage and into the crowd to the rear and waving to those sitting at the back (as I was at the O2). He then continued the song at a piano off-stage from the rest of the band and the cheers you can hear on this rendition from Glastonbury bear this out. `Young Folks' is a gentle song performed on a radio broadcast and then finally we get James's version of Supertramps `Breakfast in America'.
The second CD (which is a DVD) features a pot pourri of live cuts of which the first three songs are recorded live at the Abbey Road Studios and the next two feature a concert recorded in Paris where the audience singing in `Goodbye my lover' is particularly evident (and loud!). There are promo videos for the singles off the album along with short documentaries on their making. The collaboration with Sinik entitled `Je Realise' is a welcome inclusion here as are a `Return to Kosovo' (where James served in the Army) and a short profile of James.
Worth buying ? If you're a James Blunt fan you have to have this even if you already own the album. If you haven't got the album already, then what are you waiting for; buy this version now!
So what else can you possibly add to this already superb album ? Well there's the one new song recorded by James and premiered on his recent tour `Love, love, love'. I didn't actually go too much on this song when I heard it live but repeated listening proves that its is another classic. Three live cuts then make up the extras on disc 1. Noddy Holder and Jimmy Lea's first number one hit for Slade `Coz I luv you' was a rousing live song which featured James running off the stage and into the crowd to the rear and waving to those sitting at the back (as I was at the O2). He then continued the song at a piano off-stage from the rest of the band and the cheers you can hear on this rendition from Glastonbury bear this out. `Young Folks' is a gentle song performed on a radio broadcast and then finally we get James's version of Supertramps `Breakfast in America'.
The second CD (which is a DVD) features a pot pourri of live cuts of which the first three songs are recorded live at the Abbey Road Studios and the next two feature a concert recorded in Paris where the audience singing in `Goodbye my lover' is particularly evident (and loud!). There are promo videos for the singles off the album along with short documentaries on their making. The collaboration with Sinik entitled `Je Realise' is a welcome inclusion here as are a `Return to Kosovo' (where James served in the Army) and a short profile of James.
Worth buying ? If you're a James Blunt fan you have to have this even if you already own the album. If you haven't got the album already, then what are you waiting for; buy this version now!
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Back to Bedlam was such a fantastic album which did really well so All the Lost Souls is bound to be over-critiqued. I've read some iffy reviews on sites and I personally think it's fashionable to slate James Blunt because of who he is (i.e. posh and well-spoken) rather than actually listening to his music, which is a shame because the UK should be proud that we've got an exceptional singer-songwriter again who manages to put emotion and feeling into what he sings. Anyway, I think that All the Lost Souls is a well-written and well produced album with some great songs such as Carry You Home and I Really Want You. I am a big fan of both albums and would say that if you liked Back to Bedlam, then you'll love this.
36 of 43 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a slick well produced album. This is not an album that you need time to get to grow on you, this one is there from the start. Melodic,smooth and sweet. This is music that can be played any time and needs no real 'mood' to enjoy.
This album holds no surprises but that doesn't mean it's just a re-hash of Back to Bedlam. This does have a lighter less depressive edge than the previous album.
Easy middle of the road listening that is a worthy addition to any music collection.
Worth buying; if you are looking for 'edge' no. If you are looking for an album that you will still be listening to in ten years time ; a resounding YES.
This album holds no surprises but that doesn't mean it's just a re-hash of Back to Bedlam. This does have a lighter less depressive edge than the previous album.
Easy middle of the road listening that is a worthy addition to any music collection.
Worth buying; if you are looking for 'edge' no. If you are looking for an album that you will still be listening to in ten years time ; a resounding YES.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Excellent music but poor quality vinyl
James Blunt's excellent album but the vinyl I received was extremely poor in quality. Paper thin and screwed LP, I need to get a proper press of this album or maybe buy it in... Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Mäki
lovely lyrics
typical james blunt lyrics so meaning full ,some may find it depressing ,but the message in the songs are so powerful , love it !
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. Elizabeth Fellowes
Alternative-Easy listening-Great
Great. Bought back to Bedlam ages ago, must admit like this one a bit more ....
Bit more up-lifting than first cd(btb). Read more
Bit more up-lifting than first cd(btb). Read more
Published on 20 April 2010 by Joanne Coleman
Better than I expected.
I bought this CD because I love "Carry You Home" and wondered what a full album would be like. I wasn't disappointed. After all the taunts of "James BLAND" etc. Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by Jikky
Better than Bedlam
I bought this for my partner and she said that it is excellent. She has not found a bad song on there. Rated better than "Back to Bedlam" and look at the success that received.
Published on 3 Aug 2009 by D. S. Warren
wonderful
as a james blunt fan i love this album and never get bored with listening to it... brings back memories of attending his concert.
Published on 16 Jun 2009 by Mrs. J. A. Miller
Everything was fine
The product is fantastic, although it was not exactly the discribed one.
But I'm satisfied and like to listen to it.
But I'm satisfied and like to listen to it.
Published on 26 Mar 2009 by S. Wolf
Absolutely dreadful!
Were all the people who gave this album 5 stars listening to the same one as me? I thought I was listening to some sort of un-finished demo album to start with! Read more
Published on 7 Mar 2009 by J. E. McAllan
Cm Wright
Some truely great songs on this cd and i love the extra songs here on the cd. Like "young folks" and "breakfast in america" which i thought he sings much better than the originals.
Published on 14 Feb 2009 by D. Wright
All the Lost Souls, deluxe edition, James Blunt
The item is exactly what it said it was. I was very pleased with the CD and very pleased with the delivery. Thank you very much.
Published on 5 Feb 2009 by S. L. Batt
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