The day my pal and fellow music-lover, C, and I have been waiting for is finally here. For the last 6-8 months, we've discussed the need for some new music by James Blunt.
Imagine my surprise when about three weeks ago, I found out he was releasing a new CD. Today's release, Some Kind of Trouble, has been a great listen so far. It's in some ways so different from Blunt's earlier albums int erm sof the sound. I love his earlier pieces, Back to Bedlam (2005) and All The Lost Souls (2007), but they both have a very low-energy, stop-the-pain , look-back-at-the-past vibe. This album has an overall more uplifting theme. As always, Blunt's beautiful guitar and hauntingly pained and at the same time gorgeously pure voice shine though. He has worked with OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder and others for this new offering. Here are some of the highlights so far:
I'll Be Your Man
Catchiest line: "So come over closer.... from the edge of the sofa...."
Similar to below new single, this is a refreshingly lighthearted romp is a Tedder-influenced hit in the making about committing to your crush!
Stay the Night
The first song off the album is a balmy "Hey, Soul Sister"-style song about falling in love during a great party down at the beach. When Blunt says, "If this is what we've got/ Then what we've got is gold," I'm inclined to agree.
If Time is All I Have
Another breathtakingly beautiful balled from Mr. Blunt, similar to the wistful lost love of "You're Beautiful" with a touch of the sad-laded breakup song "No Bravery"
Calling Out Your Name
Blunt's soldier ballad talks about the downsides of war. Another weep-worthy ballad. I cry every time I hear it.
Dangerous
The cool, sexy vibe of Blunt's "1973" carries through this song about a no-good girl that is all dressed up, stealing your heart, and not letting go anytime soon.
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