James Blunt

[Mister Spong]

It's not often I have the urge to be unashamedly smug but James Blunt has just topped the UK singles and album charts for the second week running. The former army officer (who penned his album while actively serving in Kosovo) plays 14 instruments on his stunning debut album and thoroughly deserves the plaudits he's now getting.

Why am I so smug? Well I picked the album up at the beginning of the year and have been singing his praises ever since. He's got a fantastic voice and it's nice to see that just occasionally someone can succeed purely on talent and not because they are getting hyped to death by a record company marketing machine.

From the BBC:

Singer Blunt retains chart double

James Blunt has also topped the UK album chart with Back To Bedlam

Singer James Blunt has maintained his position at the top of both the singles and album chart in the UK.

The musician's song You're Beautiful remained at number one for a second week, extending his stretch in the hit parade to eight weeks.

Full article : http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/music/4712539.stm

James Blunt's website : http://www.jamesblunt.com/

Edited July 25, 2005 by Shawn

[Umma]

He's pretty easy to listen to... and you're right Nath... the lack of hype is refreshing.

[Malicious Intent]

#You're BEAUtiful

#You're BEAUtiful

#It's true...

Don't know how you picked him out Nath. He isn't that special IMO. Just a run of the mill good singer. I'm not putting him down- I recommended him myself in another thread.

So well done for picking him out so early :)

[Mister Spong]

I see what you're saying - I just think his voice and the quality of his writing put him ahead of many of his contemporaries.

And it's also nice to see him keep Michael Jackson off the top of the album charts! :D