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Back to Bedlam
As a piece of propaganda, James Blunt's album Back to Bedlam does more for changing the face of the British Army than a series of television adverts ever could. Swapping a rifle for a guitar, the former cavalryman's ballad-heavy debut is a clearly aiming to win the battle for the public's hearts and minds. The U.K. success of singles like "You're Beautiful" and "No Bravery" (inspired by his time stationed in Bosnia) are both heartfelt and sensitive, the latter packing an additional emotional punch beyond the typical lovelorn ballads of his contemporaries like Damien Rice. But Blunt also sings with conviction about matters of the heart, and that's the territory that most of Back to Bedlam visits, with songs of loss like "Goodbye My Lover", "So Long Jimmy" and "Billy". And throughout, the arrangements remain understated yet effective, thanks to the input of such heavyweight producers and songwriters like Linda Perry and Guy Chambers. All of which prove that there's a lot of depth to this modern, musical hero. --Robert Burrow
Simply put, James Blunt is the most successful debut artist of the year in the UK! However, he isn't one of those guys who finished school and set off to become a musician. The one time British army captain (and latest ina long line of Blunts in the armed forces) served stints as a peacekeeper in Kosovo and guard at Buckingham Palace before hanging up his uniform. His days of carrying a gun behind him, Blunt quickly began turning heads with his soaring vocals and stirring songs. His debut album, Back to Bedlam, has earned widespread praise, including comparisons to the likes of Damien Rice, David Gray and a young Elton John.
Debut album through Atlantic/Custard, recorded in Los Angeles and produced by Tom Rothcock (Beck, Elliott Smith, Badly Drawn Boy), Back To Bedlam takes the listener through heartfelt songs of unattainable romances, lost loves and friend's failures before climaxing with James' first-hand experience of war. 2004.
Recorded in Los Angeles and Produced by Tom Rothrock (Beck, Elliott Smith, Badly Drawn Boy), "Back to Bedlam" Takes the Listener Through Heartfelt Songs of Unattainable Romances, Lost Loves and Friend's Failures Before Climaxing with James's First-hand Experience of War.
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339 Reviews
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 26, 2008 Type: User Review |
Worth Having
I didn't want to like James Blunt, I don't know why but I didn't. Perhaps it was my boyfriend loving the video so much - I do get jealous still when he notices other men exist in the world, or maybe it was the fact he was a crictical and air play...
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 4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jun 19, 2008 Type: User Review |
james blunt, the lyrics make up for the voice
I will admit i'm not the biggest fan of james blunt, mainly because i didn't really like his voice, but i do think that everything else in his music makes up for it, the same way when i listen to singers like michael bolton who doesn't have the...
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 21, 2008 Type: User Review |
Loved It
This man makes you feel everything in his music, It is a wonderful cd you'll enjoy it.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Apr 05, 2008 Type: User Review |
Love it!
james blunt has great lyrics, most of them end up feeling kind of sad but i wouldn't say in any way that its depressing. Its what you listen to when you are feeling thoughtful and introspective.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Feb 20, 2008 Type: User Review |
Simply "Beautiful" lol
OMG .... this cd is sooooo beautiful..... I LOVE LOVE LOVE that song "Your Beautiful" because it's like so emotional and (no pun intended!) beautiful. It makes me cry like every time I listen to it. I would totally buy this cd just for that song...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Dec 28, 2007 Type: User Review |
Good Old James
James Blunt reminds me of someone who has lived a long time. He sings with such heart and soul and his songs really make you think about the words and their meanings. This is one of my favorite albums and I listen to it almost daily. I truly think...
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 3.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Nov 03, 2007 Type: User Review |
Excellent Album, huge talent
B2B is James' debut album. What an excellent album saturated with such a rich life experience and so much burning unfaked emotion that can relate to everyone. I love both of James' albums, even love this one slightly more. James showed the world...
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Sep 12, 2007 Type: User Review |
Good stuff, but be careful
His music's great, but beware of the CD version that have the "adult lyrics" warning on them. In his biggest hit, "You're Beautiful," you'll recall there's a line that goes "I was flying high." In the bad version, it's "f*cking" high. You can't...
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4.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 16, 2007 Type: User Review |
Love this cd?
I love this cd! I understand that sometimes profanity is the only way to truly express how you feel but, I wouldn't listen to it with my grandchild for fear that he may learn some not so choice words.
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5.00/5 |
| From: Amazon Posted: Jul 02, 2007 Type: User Review |
Love it, love it, love it
I bought this album for one particular song...gee, can you guess which one? "You're Beautiful", of course! I just love his voice and I especially love the sentiment he expresses in this song. The rest of the songs are good, too, but I was...
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