1973 certainly wasnt as huge as Your beautiful but if you enjoyed the first album, and many of us did then this one wont disappoint. Similarly produced Blunt sings in that voice you either love or hate. frankly I was delighted that Blunt and then the other James ( Morrison) came in view as its good to have singer songwriters back in vogue. I think they hate him cos hes clearly posh and they doubt his credentials. Frankly who cares if his lyrics are real or not. As long as you can enjoy the melodies and the songs and hope this heralds a new era of singer songwriters. Its time there was music for the grown ups and this is it.

David, London, England

I'm as mean as the next person when it comes to slating James Blunts music.
However as I have an open mind and a love for music I thought I would give his second album a listen and I have to say I was pleasently suprised. The more you listen to his melodic vocals you seem to get sucked in and after three/four listens I was hooked.
All the bad press had disappeared from my head and have found myself singing to Give Me Some Love over and over again!
I would much rather listen to 'Old Captain Bluntys' experinces than that of Kate Nash and her use of Mouthwash!
A good second album that will no doubt stand the test of time.

Emily , Reading, England

I didn't like the albumk at first I only liked 1973 , but as I listen more , I get more n more inticed n if its the same success as the last B 2 B , then half of his song's will be left in the CD vaults n not ova played on the radio like most of gud songs goin to the cannon fodder of the radio by which time u know the cd inside out.


Blunt mangaes to tick all the right boxes, he manages to keep the same track formaula as the last album but yet make something completely different, it is as good as the last ,


N too the main review I doubt u'v been in war so u cudn't tell wat goes on in his head ,I know I can't n hopefully never will have to

Garreth , Dublin , Ireland

having loved back to bedlam. this new album is his most annoying album ever...it should be renamed "bedlam uncovered" as it could quite possibly drive you insane trying to find a non repetative track.. 1973 is the only decent track.. no wonder its the first one on the album,,,what a waste...

christian, barnsley, england

James Blunt is a breath of fresh air in today's music scene. All The Lost Souls is a fantastic album with some truly addictive melodies. Well done JB....a superb singer/songwriter.

Jack Calvert, London, United Kingdom

I think his new CD is amazing. It is alot differnt from the first but it still has the james blunt feel to it. its not his fault that his first single "Your Beautiful" was played to death on the radio. thats one reason i dont listen to it. personaly i don't even think that the best song on "Back from Belham" his words in his songs, if you listen to them and understand them, have alot of feeling to them and depth. they induce feelings and make you think about life, love, and yourself. I don't care what the haters say i will always be a fan and everyone i have gotten to listen to his first CD loved it. I truly feel that his second CD has lived up to the first one its great

Robert Bly, Jesup, U.S.A, Iowa

We love the new album and can't wait for the tour! I don't understand why he is 'hated' ?? The only obvious thing I can think is that the 'haters' are jealous because they don't have a jit of James Blunt's talent ... of which he has shiploads :o)

Briony, Peterborough, England

Enormous popularity always breeds contempt. The music has stayed the same but the perception changes. People resent success. I love Jame and his new album. He stays true to his craft and doesn't change for the critics. Admirable, I'd say.

Kim, Hamilton, Canada

Boring, boring, very boring - I have only heard the single - and to me this guy already sounds like a parody of himself. Its the same old same old - new artist comes along with some very average songs and a somewhat feeble voice - is plugged to death until everyone rushes out to buy it - twee little story about his career and then it's time for the second album.

Oh dear, everyone realises it is the emperors new clothes - there's nowt there. Truth is Mr Blunt you have had your 15 minutes of fame and done quite well out of it please don't subject us to more of this supermarket musak.

Boz, WARRINGTON,

What we all have to remember is that a review is ONE PERSON'S OPINION. This reviewer didn't like the album. I did/do. Both opinions are valid. No one's right or wrong here . . . and everyone has different tastes. I just hope that people keep open minds . . . in my opinion, James Blunt is fantastic--a refreshing change from a lot of what's being released these days. He has a unique voice and infuses his music with heart. That will appeal to some and not to others. I encourage people to check out All the Lost Souls. It's lighter than Back to Bedlham, but a gem that shines just as bright.

Cathy, Gales Ferry, Connecticut, US

....... or you could listen to Pete Paphides instead. One is popular continues to appeal to the masses.....the other writes clap trap and is self gratified.

steve p, Christchurch, New Zealand

I think you are really good at singing. Are you going to release more albums? I really like Back From Belham.

Carol, Prenzlau, Queensland