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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 success of singles like "
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 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
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Back to Bedlam
Well, when i heard this song on Tv for the first time and didnt know who is singing, i just felt in love with the voice and the music. But there is one another song that bring tears to my eyes: 'Goodbye My Lover'. I think its one of the best love song ever. So deep and sad lyrics, excellent music. Well other songs are great too. It deserves to be listened :)
Rating : 10/10
No-one likes James Blunt.
Its unbelievable and unoriginal...in a word, it's a farce.
Rating : 2/10
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1. Middle aged mothers who would want him as a son-in-law.
2. Media types in their early 20s who feign an interest in James Blunt in order to get laid.
Unless you fall into either of the categories listed above, avoid this trash at all costs. In fact, if you manage to successfully avoid it, please let me know the secret, because I hear his putrid warblings over the airwaves almost every single day and can't quite take it any more.
Rating : 1/10