Back to Bedlam [Parental Advisory]

Artist: James Blunt

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Average Rating: (See all 34 reviews) Label: Atlantic (USA) Quantity Available: 78 Ships within 6-11 days 1  High 2  You're Beautiful 3  Wisemen 4  Goodbye My Lover 5  Tears and Rain 6  Out of My Mind 7  So Long Jimmy 8  Billy 9  Cry 10  No Bravery Performer Notes Personnel: James Blunt (vocals, various instruments); M. Tarantino (guitar); Mr. Nau (Wurlitzer piano); S. Krivstov (bass instrument); C. Paxton (drums). James Blunt is a former Royal Air Force soldier who saw active combat during the NATO mission in Kosovo, an experience detailed in his debut album's harrowing closer, "No Bravery." Judging from the rest of BACK TO BEDLAM, he's also in the market to become either a one-man Coldplay or a more commercially acceptable version of Elliott Smith. A collection of midtempo ballads based around Blunt's acoustic guitar and piano and his high, reedy voice, BACK TO BEDLAM is tailor made for a generation of sensitive college girls and their frat-boy boyfriends. Blunt shares Smith's knack for pretty mopery and self-destructive tendencies (several songs, most obviously the opening "High," tacitly romanticize drug use), as well as Coldplay's talent for decorating simple melodies with effective production tricks. Tracks like the UK smash "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover" are backhanded anti-love songs that suggest Elvis Costello's lyrical wit, and add a little bite to this otherwise radio-ready set of tunes. Professional Reviews CMJ (p.4) - "Blunt's writing is heartfelt and wrapped in the sort of sugary strums that make couples gaze at each other longingly." Producer: Tom Rothrock; Linda Perry Format: CD (1 Disc); Stereo Country: USA Quantity Available: 78 UPC: 075678375224 Studio/Live: Studio Release Date: 4 October 2005

I certainly love James Blunt's musical writtings. An enjoyable easy listen with a wine and feet up on the lounge table (shoes off , ofcourse! :-) My favorite song has to be "So long Jimmy". One has to admire a guy with so much talent and disapline. I am sure that most people would enjoy his easy listening style. Peace and light :-)

James blunt is an odd character. for some one that has been in the army his musical style seems to gentle. i like this album, it soft and refreshing. he is a good male solo artist. the song out of my mind is very catchy along with the song wise men. this album is a great listen. i really do suggest you try it.

James Blunt has charmed women all over the world with his sweet voice and beautiful lyrics. Many of the songs on the Back to Bedlam album have become hits, and the other unreleased tracks are equally as great, if you havent heard this album you definately must! A definitave peice for everybodies music collection.

Proof that you don't have to possess an ounce of talent to be a successful musician these days.
I'd much rather listen to a choir of cats than this album. It'd sound much less whiny and be more in tune.
Go back to Bedlam and put the world out if it's misery. Features one of the most overplayed songs ever and will make your ears bleed to hear this crap.
No man should sound like this.

amazingly talented artist. great songs that are very heartfelt and beautifully paces music. people of all ages with 100% love this cd as it is a timeless record to add to your collection. definatley reccomend forking out some money for this one because its totally a keeper! james blunt is great!

i am not really a fan of james blunt and when a friend bought me this album it did not change my mind. this album is good if you like pop music and ballardy type songs mainly about love than i would recommend this for you! not my cup of tea but i expect it would be good for others.

A wonderful chill out album, and a great cd. James Blunt has an amazing voice, and uses it very well. wonderful song progression keeps intrest while soothing with the calmness of it. I was very impressed with the songs on the album, as i wasnt expecting much after 'your beautiful'
A good CD :)

to be honest, i was really put off james blunt's music when i first heard "beautiful", but later on when other songs of his wre released, i began to see that his music is actually reasonably good, with the esception of "beautiful" ofcourse. get th album if you like laid back alternative rock music.

what a great debut album for james blunt- every body in the music industry knew his name after the release of this successful first album. how ever, not many people know that the first track of this album was actually released a year before this album, and was not successful at all. overall a great album

james blut wow what a awsome singer still loving that song "Your Beautiful" what a awsome some even my partner sings it because i love it so much even though its in a mocative voice but it sounds good coz he can sing and he hates the fact that he could sound way better lol but thats a male for you now isisnt. Well this CD i will give it all the Stars A++++++++++++ great