Blunt's talents have earned the endorsement of Elton John and led to comparisons with John’s early work, as well as the late Elliott Smith.' Track listing American Idiot No.Įxpanded edition bonus disc – Live in Ireland (U.S.) Combine such candid writing with a voice one interviewer has called 'disgustingly gorgeous', and you have a recipe for musical addiction. Back to Bedlam seems not so much a pop compilation as it does a reflection of a life through the art of music.' Nate Murray of Relevant gave a similar review, and compared his work to the likes of Elliott Smith, calling it 'endearingly honest' and continued '.like any great writer, he invites the reader, or in this case, the listener, into the intimate details of life that resonate with most anyone. Indie London praised the album, and went on to call it '.a masterful debut and one which you mustn't allow to pass you by.' In a 4 star review, said that 'To aptly describe James Blunt's music in his debut album Back to Bedlam, it would be an injustice to ignore the backdrop of his past and its relation to his music – in fact it's impossible to do so' and gave praise to the songs which they called 'Hauntingly captivating, his words paint the pictures of many stories lived, masterly recited through his songs. I've listened to it 3 times back to back, just to make sure.' Slant Magazine said, in a three and a half star review, that 'Bedlam is an overall raw listening experience' and that though 'Blunt's writing often juxtaposes love with death' that it's 'More reason for American girls to go gaga over this able British bloke.' I never thought i would say this, but Back To Bedlam has not got one bad track on it. Many have come close, but just missing it.

Strangely enough, even with his music being all over the radio here in Australia, I cannot begrudge the fact that Blunt is truly talented and has made himself a damn good debut record.' BBC Collective said 'It's very rare I give an album 5 stars.

However, in this case, the music Blunt is making does really deserve and warrant the hype surrounding him. Comes from the UK, serves in the army then makes an album of movingly sincere ballads which make a huge impression on his homeland and Australia, thus allowing him to enjoy phenomenal, chart topping success. RocknWorld stated 'It's hard to describe James Blunt or his music without falling prey to many a cliché or hyperbole.

While his parched and effeminate falsetto recalls Gasoline Alley-era Rod Stewart with a healthy dose of Antony and the Johnsons, it's the late Elliott Smith who casts the largest shadow on Back to Bedlam.' Q magazine and Common Sense Media awarded the album four stars out of five. AllMusic felt '.the Soulful British crooner James Blunt's wistful debut infuses the listener – in order – with rainy-day hope, the wistful comfort of unattainable love, and finally, world-weary resignation.

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