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Track Listings
| 1. So You Want To Be A Boxer |
| 2. Change Is Gonna Come |
| 3. Please Don't Let Me Go |
| 4. Thinking Of Me |
| 5. Busy |
| 6. I Blame Hollywood |
| 7. Ask Me To Stay |
| 8. Heart On My Sleeve |
| 9. Hold On |
| 10. Accidental |
| 11. Love Shine Down |
| 12. Don't Say Goodbye |
| 13. A Million More Years |
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Anyone who enjoys a chipper ditty, a milkman-friendly whistle-along of a song, will find a lot to like in this album. Olly is a very confident fellow, with a winning smile and a spring in his step, and this is spread thickly across his debut like marzipan on a wedding cake.
There’s been a certain amount of discussion about his vocal similarities with one Will Young, but Olly is a much more carefree presence on record than his fellow – and far more serious – graduate of the school of reality TV pop stars. Plus he’s got a hat, which he wears all the time. Does Will Young wear a hat all the time? He does not.
And the overriding impression is of a man who has loved and lost but, y’know, it’s all good, and he’s ready to love again whenever you are. Yes there are stalker overtones to second single Thinking of Me, in which Olly basically takes the credit for his ex-girlfriend’s taste in... well, everything, and he happily criticises her new boyfriend too. And yes, he does like to overstate the case – witness the bombastic A Million More Years – but nothing is going to wipe that cocky grin from his face for long.
It’s not really his fault either. Ska and reggae are among the most joyous musical forms known to humankind. Add a bit of soulful pop/rock here or music hall strut there (I Blame Hollywood) and you’ve got an album that, for the first half at least, is very sure of itself indeed.
Even the relatively downbeat second half betrays little sense of doubt. It takes a certain amount of self-regard to insist that the person you have your eye on either admits that they love you or lets you get on with your life, and that’s pretty much what Ask Me to Stay demands.
Heart on My Sleeve is close to being vulnerable, but it’s followed very quickly by Hold On, a Bugsy Malone-sampling heel-clicker about being strong in the face of adversity. After that, it’s basically back to the grinning and the high kicks.
--Fraser McAlpine
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This is debut Olly Murs' self-titled album. The release follows the outstanding success of his debut single "Please Don’t Let Me Go" which reached number one in September 2010, and was a bonafide sales and airplay smash. Olly’s "Thinking Of Me" was co-written by Olly, with Steve Robson and Wayne Hector. Olly co-wrote most of the album with a host of collaborators, from Chris Difford (Squeeze) to Eg White and Trevor Horn.
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34 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I've already stated in a previous review that I saw none of the 2009 season of 'The X Factor', so the only knowledge I have of runner-up finalist Mr Murs is through his 2 singles and his frequent appearances in certain tabloid newspapers.
His debut single, 'Please Don't Let Me Go', rightly reached #1 this past summer. It's a remarkably catchy, slightly reggae-fied offering that's typical of this album. Olly co-wrote the majority of the songs with prolific songwriters like Chris Difford, Steve Robson and Wayne Hector. John Shanks, Lol Creme and James Morrison also contribute, making this a better album than most 'X Factor' winners' debut sets!
I do think the contestants taking their time before releasing their first albums is really paying off now. This and the recent Joe McElderry debut are both really strong pop CDs that seem packed with potential hits. Murs' second single 'Thinking Of Me' has entered the charts at #4 this week, though I have to say, it IS more of a #4 record than a #1...
After the singles, it's pretty much all good. Mauldlin balladry is kept to a strict minimum and Murs is in good voice throughout. He seems to have his own style and tracks like 'Change Is Gonna Come', 'Busy', 'Love Shine Down' and 'I Blame Hollywood' will take up permanent residence in your head.
I wouldn't like to predict Olly's long-term career prospects. This is no reflection on him, just that the music industry seems to be in a really unstable place at the moment, and I do think shows like 'X Factor' struggle to create stars with longevity. They seem to last only as long as the current series and once that's over, people seem to forget them and transfer their affections to the contestants of the next series!
That said, if you like upbeat, catchy pop music, 'Olly Murs' should flick your switch quite happily. I would hope at least one more single is taken from this album and that sales are good enough for Murs to get the chance to develop his skills further.
His debut single, 'Please Don't Let Me Go', rightly reached #1 this past summer. It's a remarkably catchy, slightly reggae-fied offering that's typical of this album. Olly co-wrote the majority of the songs with prolific songwriters like Chris Difford, Steve Robson and Wayne Hector. John Shanks, Lol Creme and James Morrison also contribute, making this a better album than most 'X Factor' winners' debut sets!
I do think the contestants taking their time before releasing their first albums is really paying off now. This and the recent Joe McElderry debut are both really strong pop CDs that seem packed with potential hits. Murs' second single 'Thinking Of Me' has entered the charts at #4 this week, though I have to say, it IS more of a #4 record than a #1...
After the singles, it's pretty much all good. Mauldlin balladry is kept to a strict minimum and Murs is in good voice throughout. He seems to have his own style and tracks like 'Change Is Gonna Come', 'Busy', 'Love Shine Down' and 'I Blame Hollywood' will take up permanent residence in your head.
I wouldn't like to predict Olly's long-term career prospects. This is no reflection on him, just that the music industry seems to be in a really unstable place at the moment, and I do think shows like 'X Factor' struggle to create stars with longevity. They seem to last only as long as the current series and once that's over, people seem to forget them and transfer their affections to the contestants of the next series!
That said, if you like upbeat, catchy pop music, 'Olly Murs' should flick your switch quite happily. I would hope at least one more single is taken from this album and that sales are good enough for Murs to get the chance to develop his skills further.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:MP3 Download
New artist refreshing material, like the west indies beat to some of the tracks. Excellent intro to the business hope the next is as good - don't see any reason why not Well done Olly
33 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I think this is a great debut album from Olly! Not all of the songs (1 or 2 slower ones) were what I wanted/expected from him, but that could just be my taste in music!
Overall, there is a great selection of new songs here, and they definately match up to his 2 hits released so far!
If you liked his songs so far, buy this album!
Overall, there is a great selection of new songs here, and they definately match up to his 2 hits released so far!
If you liked his songs so far, buy this album!
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Enjoyable
This was an enjoable C.D. There was a couple of tracts that I did not know, but that didn't deter from the C.D. it'self. Read more
Published 13 days ago by S. J. Billingham
Olly Murs
Although Olly wasn't a final winner, he DID deserve his place among the top talent chosen out of thousands who tried out and Simon recognized his talent and helped him work in... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Virginia Lynes-lumsden
Love it
I am always playing this cd it is really good and I love all the songs on it, the songs I had never heard before I know like more the the ones I hear on the radio. What a bargin
Published 4 months ago by Ali
olly cd
Who couldn't like this cheeky chappie. A must have for all Olly Murs fans out there young and old. He is now more than an X Factor contestant.
Published 4 months ago by Mandy
Olly Murs
This a great CD the songs on it are all very catchy. I think that it would appeal to most ages. It came on time and I would use these people again
Published 4 months ago by craftelaine
A woman's bible
Rather like Valentines Day this film follows the story of several people, showing an abnormally realistic(ish) view of love. It shows different views and is also very funny. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Beanie
Olly Murs
Got this for my granddaughter (6!) and she loves it. Dances to it all the time. Only thing is she plays it too loud for me!
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Dorothy Downey
Good CD
This is a good CD for easy listening. Simple, positive songs by Olly Murs and great driving in the car music.
Published 5 months ago by Marianne Wright
Love it!!
OLLY MURS was brill' on the x factor and is still brill now, all his songs are fab never get bored of listening to him he is amazing we always have a good dance to his songs and... Read more
Published 5 months ago by staceylee
A good album
J'ai découvert OLLY MURS par hasard sur une chaîne musicale anglaise.J'ai acheté l'album en ne connaissant que 2 titres mais quelle bonne surprise. Read more
Published 5 months ago by SUD OUEST
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