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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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CD Description
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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36 of 40 people found the following review helpful
By bobby morrow
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
By SuzanneJ
Format:Audio CD
I purchased Olly for my stepdaughter but it's a really good album and I think i've listened to it more than her. Definately worth a listen!
36 of 42 people found the following review helpful
By Elle.Marie
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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4.0 out of 5 stars
GOOD ALBUM, BUT MISSING A SONG!!
Like I said in the Title this is a great album by Olly Murs, If you haven't heard of some of these songs you listen to them on Youtube before hand and then decide if you like... Read more
Published 9 days ago by BSpeakman
4.0 out of 5 stars
Go Ollie
This CD is real party music. My friends loved it and so do I. Ollie is amazing and very talented
Published 10 days ago by Wendy Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars
Olly Murs
Introduced to the music by mates, have listened to this again and again, almost worn out the cd have copied it on to my ipod.
Published 27 days ago by Paul Parkes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good first album
Some good ones and soome forgettable ones but it really puts you in a good mood when you listen to it.
Published 1 month ago by Baines
5.0 out of 5 stars
Present
This was a gift for a friends child for christmas and as it happened he got it a bit early due to a death in the family but the Olly Murs cheered him up a bit, Prefect condition... Read more
Published 1 month ago by HKOK
4.0 out of 5 stars
olly murs
Good listening but must admit ordered in error although glad error was made-have played it numerous times good background music
Published 1 month ago by suefairy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Olly Murs
Once again bought by me for my blind friend. She is a great Olly Murs fan so no doubt as and when new CD's comes out she will ask me to get her one. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Maureen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Very Good Album
All the songs on the album are the usual Olly Murs style with up beat songs and songs that have a clear story behind them. Read more
Published 1 month ago by HazzaB
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent product
Good buy, very good service and great product. Received it very quickly, extremely well packed. Cannot fault it in anyway.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. Terence Collins
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent album
This is a great up beat album which makes it a great listen and would recommend this album also good value for money
Published 2 months ago by richie
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