All The Lost Souls
by James Blunt
  • Record Label: Atlantic
  • Release Date: Sep 18, 2007
User Score
6.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 98 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 64 out of 98
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 98
  3. Negative: 28 out of 98

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  1. RobbieC
    Sep 27, 2007
    2
    It sucks.
  2. StefanV
    Feb 21, 2008
    10
    The best, most emotionally-charged album of 2007, and i listened to the one by Radiohead. Some o fhtis stuff is sheer genius (I Really Want You and Shine On) and some of the average stuff (Carry You Home and Give Me Some Love) is better than most songs you may hear on the radio. Blunt is very good at using his own life experiences in his songs - just listen to Same Mistake. This is a The best, most emotionally-charged album of 2007, and i listened to the one by Radiohead. Some o fhtis stuff is sheer genius (I Really Want You and Shine On) and some of the average stuff (Carry You Home and Give Me Some Love) is better than most songs you may hear on the radio. Blunt is very good at using his own life experiences in his songs - just listen to Same Mistake. This is a talent who isn't selling records, at least this album isn't. Meanwhile, every song off of Rhianna's terrible record is hitting #1. Yes, the state of music today is terrible, and James Blunt is one of the few bright spots.… Expand
  3. PaulC
    Sep 18, 2007
    4
    Blunt does for music, what the pea does for soup.
  4. VictorJ.
    Sep 20, 2007
    2
    FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO LIKE JAMES BLUNT PLZ LISTEN TO WEIRD AL your pitiful and Blunt's own rocky raccoon.
  5. t_tmiaokenix
    Apr 4, 2008
    8
    Nothing to complain much.
  6. ShaneC.
    Oct 9, 2007
    1
    1973 is a masterpiece , great, lively,energetic even tho it`s not what he's known for !! The rest of the album made me angry , very very angry !! He sings the same verse over and over , no bridge or chorus, just the same bloody verse over and over for around the duration of lent !! Its the same for around 6 of the song`s ! i guarantee you`ll see this cd being thrown out of car 1973 is a masterpiece , great, lively,energetic even tho it`s not what he's known for !! The rest of the album made me angry , very very angry !! He sings the same verse over and over , no bridge or chorus, just the same bloody verse over and over for around the duration of lent !! Its the same for around 6 of the song`s ! i guarantee you`ll see this cd being thrown out of car windows !!!! Crap , Poo , Shizit , what ever ya want to call it , it`s bad !!… Expand
  7. therobbie
    Sep 19, 2007
    7
    I don't think this album is as bad as you say... It has some strong moments and its quite good if you want some easy listening.
  8. KellieA.
    Sep 20, 2007
    9
    The first time I heard Beautiful, I had a hard time getting past Jimmy B's voice. It reminded me of Barry Gibb, and I am so past that. However, each time I listened to the song, I felt a little more connected to the sentiment. After hearing the story behind the song, I fell in love. A friend at work lent me Back to Bedlam, and that was it for me. I was completely taken with the The first time I heard Beautiful, I had a hard time getting past Jimmy B's voice. It reminded me of Barry Gibb, and I am so past that. However, each time I listened to the song, I felt a little more connected to the sentiment. After hearing the story behind the song, I fell in love. A friend at work lent me Back to Bedlam, and that was it for me. I was completely taken with the words, and then the voice started lending to the words. All the Lost Souls was everything I expected from a sophomore effort. It is intelligently written with catchy melodies. Most of all, if you have any feelings at all, there are many songs on here that most anyone can connect to on a personal level. It requires more than one listen.… Expand
  9. MatthewP.
    Sep 21, 2007
    8
    This album was never going to reach the standards of Back to Bedlam but it isn't a bad attempt! I just think it is really sad that people are judging this album purely because mr blunt is a bit weird! These people are obviously NME readers and deserve nothing but to listen to babyshambles and wank over drugs! For chris c aswell, ryan adams one of the most important artists of our generation.
  10. Laura
    Oct 12, 2007
    10
    All that lost souls is PERFECT!
  11. Michaels.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    Just brilliant.
  12. JonJon
    Oct 18, 2007
    0
    Why is there not a minus rating for this garbage?
  13. JamesBlunt
    Sep 17, 2007
    0
    Oh man god what have I done!
  14. ChickenM.
    Sep 17, 2007
    0
    I must say, that was quite hilarious.
  15. HaroldG.
    Sep 18, 2007
    0
    Horrid album, then again that is what I expect from James Blunt.
  16. ChrisC.
    Sep 20, 2007
    0
    God, this is terrible. I haven't listened to a note but it's terrible. Real terrible. I mean really bad. Like Ryan Adams bad.
  17. JoelJ.
    Sep 22, 2007
    9
    Reminds me of some of the music from the 60's and 70's. A good thoughtful songwriter with simple but good backup from his band. A nice change of pace.
  18. SuziZ.
    Sep 24, 2007
    10
    James Blunt - top again. great album. wonderful voice that you never get tired to listen to.
  19. DeclanM.
    Sep 25, 2007
    0
    Absolute crap as usual from a guy who sings like something is protruding from his rectum.
  20. MichaeltheArchangel
    Jan 3, 2008
    10
    Flipping haunting, Bloke!
  21. Anthony
    Oct 10, 2007
    0
    I'm sorry... but you'd have to be bordering on insane to like anything about this rubbish.
  22. gigigigi
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    good music.
  23. Zanfirb.
    Nov 3, 2007
    10
    great songs.
  24. QuangN.
    Nov 6, 2007
    10
    James, you rulez the soulful music !!!
  25. AWW.
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    If you're in the mood to wind down. This album hits the spot. NOT a bad song in the group. Just really really have been enjoying it.
  26. PhilT
    Dec 8, 2007
    0
    Whiny, irrelevant, insincere, insulting, derivative, utter, utter nonsense.
  27. thomy.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    absolutely brilliant!!!!it touched me ,when i sat down to enjoy music on Saturday morning & i really loved it.Trust me its v.good & worth ur money. Blunt bashers will always hate him,but he is an icon!!
  28. JohnC.
    Oct 6, 2007
    9
    Seems like a lot of people don't like the person and are reviewing with that bias in mind. The album itself is great, its better than most of the things i've heard this year. Yes, the songs can be considered on the safe side but theres no throw away tracks or skits to make the cd longer. Give it a try.
  29. EastSide
    Sep 17, 2007
    0
    I have this friend that can't wait to go to the record store and buy the new albums by James Blunt and kt tunstall. This is unusual because she normally buys only one album a year. She is so devoid of taste and musical knowledge that when she does indeed buy new music, she purchases whatever the major label conglomerates supply for the shelves of the nearest box retailer. When i ask I have this friend that can't wait to go to the record store and buy the new albums by James Blunt and kt tunstall. This is unusual because she normally buys only one album a year. She is so devoid of taste and musical knowledge that when she does indeed buy new music, she purchases whatever the major label conglomerates supply for the shelves of the nearest box retailer. When i ask her, "why bother?" she answers, "i don't want to be challenged by what i hear, i just want to hear something in the background." to which i answer, "whatever you say, mom."… Expand
  30. Eric
    Sep 18, 2007
    10
    James Blunt is an amazing talent. His music and lyrics are so good it gives me goosebumps. Blunt is real and honest and it comes through in his music.
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Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 21
  3. Negative: 3 out of 21
  1. Amazon.com
    80
    Here's a set that suggests rock has got its head screwed on straight again, that the path to real feelings need not necessarily be led by Norah Jones.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    He shows the abandon and confidence of a long-term artist, not just a one-hit wonder.
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  3. Entertainment Weekly
    83
    Lost improves on the first disc at least five times over, partly because its starker focus might really take you back to...well, certainly not a club, but maybe an AM radio-equipped kid's bedroom circa 1973. [21 Sep 20007, p.80]
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