His voice good God he is soo full of meaing the words & the music goes along.The lost souls among other songs played charmly,i played it all 2days.

I have enjoyed this album a lot. A new favorite for me!

While slightly more mainstream with his hit single "1973," (the only song repeated listening jars a nerve on), All the Lost Souls is another excellent release by James Blunt. His unusual voice and original lyrics makes this a must for any CD collection.

James Blunt pretty much came out of nowhere back in 2005. Although his first single "High" didn't really do much chart-wise (well, in the U.S., anyway), "You're Beautiful" was so tremendous that I don't think I have to remind anyone of its popularity. And although the rest of Back to Bedlam was great, "You're Beautiful" is still the only hit single James has seen thus far. Fortunately, All the Lost Souls proves that he's not just a one-trick pony.

I'm surprised that a lot of people are calling this album dark; in fact, the only song I can see that really gets down to that level is possibly "Same Mistake". But speaking of the same mistake, the only really "fast" track on Back to Bedlam was a song called "Out of My Mind", and I didn't care for it, but fortunately James figured things out and made songs like that work this time around, as evidenced by "Give Me Some Love".

Other notable selections include the first two tracks ("1973" and "One of the Brightest Stars"), as well as his latest single, "Carry You Home". But the acoustic (and shorter) version of "1973" at the end of the album is really unnecessary because it doesn't sound any different from the original version (and aren't all of James' songs pretty acoustic anyway?). It's not too late to pick up All the Lost Souls, so go to the record store and do just that.

Anthony Rupert

I have his last CD and play it over and over and was not even aware he had a new CD out until watching Dancing With The Stars last night where the guest professionals danced to his live performance singing "Carry You Home" and this gave me instant goosebumps....made me cry watching them dance to this perfect song to their movements. He has an amazing and unusual voice...had to run out and purchase this new CD this morning and can't stop playing it. Love it!

This CD is more than I expected, although it did come with the outside casing cracked. The CD itself seems to be fine, though.

I first saw James Blunt on a TV show and just loved his sound. I'm a grandmother who does not listen to the newest songs on the radio so I hadn't heard his biggest hit, Beautiful, before and so he was a new voice to me. I bought the CD he was talking about on the show I saw and absolutely love it. My grandkids think I'm cool that I own a James Blunt CD, so it's a win win. His voice is very different from the "norm", whatever that may be, but it's soothing and very lovely. Give it a try.

I absolutely loved this album and it is on par with James Blunt's first release 'Back To Bedlam'. This British pop sensation is on the road again with 10 songs of pure sensory delight. '1973' has become a radio station hit staple and so has 'Carry You Home'. There is not one single weak song on this quality driven album release. This CD is a release that takes the listener through the steppes of life and death, love and forgiveness, regret and hope.
Songs like 'I'll Take Everything' and 'Same Mistake' are haunting masterpieces that are vocalised so powerfully by Blunt. The Piano in Same Mistake makes this song as special as it is. 'Shine On' was one of my favourites for it has a beautiful message that each of us shines in our own special way.
This definitely won't be James Blunt's final release, and his soft rock/pop sound has won him acclaim and praise. The last track 'I Can't Hear The Music' is another beautiful soft song with pertinant and heart warming lyrics.
Give this album a listen. You'll not be disappointed at all.

I purchased the first album about eight months ago and enjoyed it very much. I purchased this album about two weeks ago. I am going to buy one for my car. All The Lost Souls really speaks to me on so many levels. I find myself putting on the headphones and listening to it late a night when I can't sleep. Each cut on this album appeals to me for a different reason. My favorite is Carry You Home. A friend of mine lost a granddaughter in Irak, a nurse, and Carry You home seems just perfect. Of all the albums I have purchased over the years, and since I am 73 there have been a lot of albums, this is by far my favorite. The songs are funny, sad, happy, silly, you get the idea. James Blunt does not have the best voice in the world, but he certainly gets the message across. The songs are wonderful in both lyrics and music and he delivers the messages beautifully. I wonder when the third album will be available.

I get this cd for my wife birhday, the item is brand new, excelent condition, and on better price then regular store.

Few are the sophomore albums that turn out to be better than their predecessors. It's the case of All The Lost Souls, an album that may not be for everyone, but works alright. If you liked his first album, you'll surely enjoy this one better. I agree that James Blunt doesn't have the best voice around, and there was too much exposure of "You're Beautiful", enough not to hear any of his songs again...this time he sounds more honest, warmer and less depressing. I enjoyed "1973" it has that mellow sound from the early 80s, it reminded me a lot of Andy Gibb..."Same Mistake", "Carry You Home", "One Of The Brightest Stars" are also very good ones, but it's unfair not to mention the rest: The whole album is great, you won't be disappointed!

When I first listen to this I thought "James must be really depress, what a life in dispair for such a good artist!"....but the more I listen to it the more I realize how beautiful and gentle he shows vulnerability through his songs, which are no more than a constant reminder we are only humans dealing with daily struggles called life. I love the CD, the message is loud and clear: whatever you are struggling with you are not alone! Will the lost souls be forgotten?... I think not.

James Blunt has done it again. Not only that 1973 is the best year ever but also it is a beautiful song as well. My favourite track on the album is "I Really Want You". Blunt has a voice that is soothing and he keeps the musical instruments simple and you can't help but to just fall in love with the melody.

I had all sorts of expectations regarding this album, all of them leaning toward the negative end of the spectrum. However when I finally listened to the CD I came away with the opinion that it is better than the first record. It is certainly more even overall.

I guess from my point of view "Back to bedlam" had four strong tracks ( the first four) then tapered away sharply. This new one is great from 1st to last with no duds. The best track for me is the last one, "I can't hear the music" but they all have good, strong melodies and lyrically it is an improvement over the debut.

Whats wrong with the UK? This cd is great. Vocals, and different instruments are good and steady, but the songs are all pretty different. Its right in between "I really need something with a beat", and something to sip a good glass of wine to.

This is by far the best album I have listened to this year. I loved every song on it! Different and better than "Back to Bedlum".

Wow, James Blunt has outdone himself this time. I loved the first album, but this is far better! Every song is unique and memorable--I don't have to skip through any tracks. His voice, as always, is beautiful--what can I say? Just buy this album!!!

Being a big Blunt fan, this was a great purchase. Loved the words, songs and him. Would recommend.

As a DJ, I hear alot of different music. A patron at my bar asked me to play him and not having anything, I ran out and got the first CD. I was very impressed with his lyrics and wonderful voice. When the new cd came out I quickly got it and was further impressed by him.

Some of the highlights:

1973- The first single is nice and upbeat and is about a club that opened back in 1973.

Same Mistake- A topic I can relate to, this second single has some of the very best lyrics I have ever heard. This should have been another number one single!

Carry You Home- The third single (Out in march) is sad but very well sung and if the idiot radio programmers will open their ears to James' talent, he will get a hit here!

Give Me Some Love- Definately a great song. He has been opening his concerts with this song and is one of the few more upbeat tunes on the album.

I'll Take Everything- James jokes in concerts that he's had a song played at everyones weddings (You're Beautiful is the biggest song in England for wedding songs currently) and at everyones funerals (Goodbye My Lover) Now he has a song for everyones divorces. Definately a topic I'm familiar with and definately something that people can relate to!

All in all, if you want TRUE TALENT, buy this album. He is one of today's great singer/songwriters. Right along side Jack Johnson, Donavon Frankenreiter and Joe Brucato and alot like singer/songwriters from the past like Jim Croce and Harry Chapin.

James Blunt will be around for a VERY long time!

Never having paid much attention to titles..I will now! This CD is quite good--musically and Blunt's voice is excellent., It is filled with sadness and depressing feelings. This young man does a great job in delivering, but one cannot listen long. A CD such as this really brings one down, and most of us need entertaining vibes that will spark our day. I would not buy this CD nor recommend it

James Blunt appeared on screen a few years ago with that worldwide known hit "You're Beautiful" and kept on being called as the "singer of You're Beautiful". Got that album and liked it a lot -not talking about that song- but all the other great songs it contains and were absolutely ignored by the media.

"All The Lost Souls" represents a chance to prove if Blunt is going to be a one-hit-wonder or an everlasting -or at least, a couple of years- artist. I think this new production is very cool and fresh, great songs and this fantastic style this Brit has to offer. Some of the songs have an impressive beat as "1973" -by far my favourite- and also the soft characteristic style with "One of the Brightest Stars".

"I'll Take Everything" is quite strong with an equilibrium between voice and guitar, I like the way it starts and goes. "Same Mistake" reminds me "Back to Bedlam"... I think it's Blunt's style, soft melodies and still voice tunes until he breaks with stronger voice levels. I can say almost the same with "Carry You Home" which is also a great song, recognizable for the same contrast between slow and then fast beats. "Give Me Some Love" and "I Really Want You" makes me think about some fills in this album... not being too hard with it, I would say they are just OK. "Shine On" is a very nice ballad (and, from my point of view, I like it more than "One of... Stars". "Annie" is just OK and "I Can't Hear the Music" finishes this album for good, I really like that song.

However, I would recommend this album because is evident that it is product of a hard working artist, not "any" singer but one of the guys that is pointing to be an everlasting star... -in my opinion, the best appearance in a while-. Time will tell.

I got an awesome CD for Christmas called All the Lost Souls, by James Blunt - that I just have to tell you about! For those of you who are a little skeptical - let me tell you a bit of history and then some details about the actual CD. When I put his CD on my wish list - it was because I heard the title track "1973" on the Music on Demand Adult Alternative station. I thought it was really good - but I'm not up enough on the current artists to realize that he was the same person who sang the "Your Beautiful" song. Had I known that James Blunt was the one who sang that song - I probably wouldn't have put him on my list. I'm just not into love songs that can easily be sung at weddings. Not that there's anything wrong with them.....

Well, this CD really stands out in so many ways. The lyrics are clever and surprisingly deep. I don't know if I'm trying to make too much of it because I like it so much - but there may even be some Christian under-tones. The title of the album is All the Lost Souls and the title track is "1973". Even though I can't find any connection between the lyrics of "1973" - it is ironic to me given the title of the album and the huge event in 1973 that rocked the nation (Roe vs. Wade). The song that really gets to me (and seems to support this idea) is called "Same Mistake. It is just beautifully written and has a really haunting melody. But, the funny thing about poetry is that you can often make it out to mean what you're looking for, so who knows? The actual video for this songs shows that it has absolutely nothing to do with abortion - but maybe a guy who is a thief and leads a rather promiscuous lifestyle. So, there you go. Anwyay - here are some of the lyrics that made the above mentioned connection for me: "Saw the world turning in my sheets and once again I cannot sleep....Remember the rights I did wrong....And so I sent some men to fight, and one came back at dead of night. Said he'd seen the enemy. Said he looked just like me, so I set out to cut myself and here I go. I'm not calling for a second chance chance, I'm screaming at the top of my voice. Give me reason, but don't give me choice. 'Cause I'll just make the same mistake again...."

Also, there is a song in which he actual invokes the Holy Spirit called "I'll take everything": "Oh these feet carry me far. Oh my body. Oh so tired. Mouth is dry. Hardly speak. Holy Spirit rise in me. Here I swear, forever is just a minute to me." It goes on to say: "Have my body. Have my mind. Have my coat. Take my time. These I borrow. Borrow so far. Turn to dust. Fall apart. Here I swear, forever is just a minute to me." There is more connection in the song "Shine On", and elsewhere on the cd. Don't know if it is actually there - but interesting nonetheless.

It does have some humorous songs as well and there are also some really sweet songs - but I won't take away all the surprises!

As usual Mr. Blunt has hit a soft spot in my heart for his "1973" song. It is a light and playful song of memories if you were lucky enough to be alive in that period of time. I've listened to it over and over and think that this catchy tune and album will affect you the same way.

I love his album, bought the CD a few weeks back and have been listening to it since.

Amazing cd! He's even better in concert, if you can go see him you must go!

I feel the music is monotonous at time... Each song sounds the same as the previous one.

I really loved his first cd. This one I love just as well. I love the song 1973. I can't help but feel though as if people are treating his music like Michael Jackson and Thriller. Micheal Jackson had a great cd Thriller and after that alot of people thought he had lost it and that his music wasn't as good or shall I say good enough. I think this is a great cd.

I HEARD JAMES BLUNT PERFORM THE SONG "SAME MISTAKE" FROM THIS ALBUM ON A TELEVISION SPECIAL ABOUT FOSTER KIDS BEING ADOPTED. I STOOD IN FRONT OF THE TELEVISION WITH TEARS IN MY EYES, RUNNING DOWN MY FACE, LISTENING TO THIS INCREDIBLY MOVING SONG. WOW. I RAN OUT AND BOUGHT THIS ALBUM TODAY. HIS MUSIC IS NOT LIKE ANYONE ELSE OUT THERE. I WAS COMPLETELY BLOWN AWAY.

James Blunt has done it again.If any one can reach in and touch your soul this man can.He has been through allot in his young life and shares it with us in his music. Sometimes when I listen to his lyrics I feel like I knew him back in the 70's.Which of course he wasn't even born yet, so when I heard '1973' it was startling to me.Strange how he is loved by all ages and especially in this household of a 53,50,27,23,19,year olds.He has a magic within him that I have not seen in all my years of loving music and reminiscence.Do yourself a favor and purchase this CD and if you don't have his first one "Back to Bedlum" you should get it.I also would suggest getting the DVD of, "Chasing time:the Bedlum Sessions" with interviews and on stage in 2005 live concert at the BBC and 4 of his videos and the making of them, definitely worth the watch.

My favorite CD of all time, ever. Every single track is superb. A must-have for anyone, young or old, living or dead. You will not be disappointed.

of course i love it...what james blunt super fan wouldn't?? it's definitely a change from back to bedlam; it's a slight different style, so if you're expecting more of the same from the first album, you might be slightly disappointed. there are some songs that remind you of songs you've heard before...such as the bee geesk, but i'm sure many artists tend to borrow sounds from other artists. all in all, you get hooked and want to keep on listening to it; my 4 month old loves it!

I have to say James Blunt has never really been my favorite. However, a person is always entitled to change their mind. And that is exactly what I have done in regards to James Blunt. This cd is amazing ...song after song, they are just consistently brilliant. My favorite track is 1973 but there are several other songs on the cd that are a very close second. I am so pleased I purchased this cd!

James Blunt's newest album, "All the Lost Souls" is incredible! The depth of emotion in his songwriting will break your heart. This is probably the best album I've purchased all year.

This CD is better than I expected from James Blunt. I have not listened to his first CD because the songs "You're Beautiful" and "High," which I heard from radio, were grating to my ears and turned me off. But then I heard "1973" on the radio and thought, James Blunt really can put out a good, catchy song that does not get on your nerves! So I gave him a chance on his sophomore release. Well, I was not disappointed, let me tell you. On this album, he reminds me of Peter Gabriel and, especially, Death Cab for Cutie. These are compliments - unless you don't like those sorts of bands! "I'll Take Everything" and "Carry You Home" are two other standout tracks. Blunt manages to temper down his vocal style some so that he is not so grating, but he is still plenty emotional. Generally, the songs tend to be melancholy, but in a good way - they complement Blunt's vocal style. No desperate falsetto warbling can be found on this album ("YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL! YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!"), or at least he manages to use it in a good context. I would give this album a shot if you had doubts about James Blunt before.

His voice is amazing. I'm not talking about his singing ability, I'm talking about his actual voice, its utterly beautiful and heartbreaking. This album is nearly perfect. "I really want you" is probably my favorite track. The whole album vibe is somewhat on the depressing side, but I love the moodiness of it, and only he could do that because he has the voice for it. "Same Mistake" and "Carry You Home" are also wonderfully sad. I can't wait for him to make his next album. I will definetely buy it.