Back To Bedlam - James Blunt > Reviews > James Blunt Album - Back to Bedlam

Author's product rating:   

Originality	Definitely a cut above the rest
Lyrics	Thought-provoking
Quality and consistency of tracks	A couple of weak links
How does it compare to the artist's other releases	Outstanding
Value for Money	Excellent

Advantages:	Not just a one hit wonder  -  it grows on you
Disadvantages:	Contains lyrics of an adult nature

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

I was round my friends house when she put this album on the CD player. After a few glasses of wine I thought the songs all seemed to sound the same. Maybe this was the effect of the wine? I really only recognised 'You're Beautiful'.

For my birthday, the same friend presented me with the James Blunt - Back to Bedlam album saying that it's the best album she has brought this year. (This was 2005). Ummmmm.

When I had a moment to myself, I decided to play this album of love songs. I had heard 'You're Beautiful' played many times before on the radio and TV. I knew that one! Here's a list of the others on the album:

Song 1: High

Song 2: You're Beautiful

I am very fond of this song. I was on a plane heading towards Majorca. I really don't like flying. On the inflight TV this video was playing. He's on the edge of a cliff and takes most of his clothes off and throws them into the sea, then he leaps off into the sea. Maybe not so good to watch when flying!

Song 3: Wisemen

Song 4: Goodbye My Lover

Song 5: Tears and Rain

Song 6: Out of my mind

Song 7: So long Jimmy

Song 8: Billy

Song 9: Cry

Song 10: No Bravey

I love 'Goodbye My Lover', love it ,love it. Also 'Your're Beautiful', 'High' and 'Billy'.

It's one of those albums where you recognise the songs as you hear them. If you don't recognise them, there's parts in the songs that are catchy.

They are all about love and lovers and lovers leaving, very easy to listen to.