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Let Them Talk
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews What's this?

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8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

  • Summary: The actor best known for his roles on the TV shows House and Jeeves and Wooster releases his debut album of blues music produced by Joe Henry.

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Let Them Talk
Just let them talk, if they want to Talk don't bother me Im gonna keep on 'til the whole wild world knows that I really love you, I really love you... See the rest of the song lyrics
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. musicOMH.com
    May 25, 2011
    80
    No embarrassing side-project, Let Them Talk turns out to showcase heartfelt and sensitively handled musicianship from one of our finest all-round entertainers.
  2. The Independent on Sunday (UK)
    May 12, 2011
    70
    This is another acting job, in a sense, and Laurie's faux-Southern drawl grates a little, but he's assembled a band of N'awlins old hands to add authenticity.
  3. Dot Music
    May 13, 2011
    70
    Aficionados may balk at an actor trespassing on sacred ground, but even they'd have to admit, that for a white, middle-class Englishman, Hugh Laurie plays a surprisingly convincing bluesman.
  4. The Independent (UK)
    May 12, 2011
    60
    With the slight caveat that Laurie's vocals never quite cast off their Englishness (and why should they?), this is a commendable effort which at its best furnishes considerable enjoyment.
  5. Mojo
    May 18, 2011
    60
    Laurie is best on standards such as St James Infirmary and Buddy Bolden's Blues, playing piano on them with strength and sensitivity. [Jun 2011, p.104]
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  6. The Telegraph (UK)
    May 12, 2011
    40
    The foray ultimately fails because Laurie's voice is no more than adequate.
  7. Blurt Magazine
    Sep 6, 2011
    40
    This is no disaster on the level of, say, a Leonard Nimoy or Don Johnson album, but given Laurie's outspoken love for New Orleans and the involvement of Henry and his crew, Let Them Talk still falls well short of expectations.

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  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. PowerShadowX
    Jan 21, 2018
    10
    Can't live without this album. Period.
    Song no. 1 is especially dear to my heart.
    Hugh Laurie is a god in the Olympus of musicians/singers.    Can't live without this album. Period.
    Song no. 1 is especially dear to my heart.
    Hugh Laurie is a god in the Olympus of musicians/singers. He plays piano incredibly well, I really admire his skills. The way he reveres his childhood hero, Professor Longhair, is commendable.
    He finally made his dream come true, and I'm very happy for him.
    Mr. Laurie has turned me into a lover of blues. My favourite genre is jazz, but my skills aren't anywhere near his. He inspires me to do better. Thank you, Hugh.    … Expand
  2. Torosenladisco
    Sep 24, 2012
    10
    Hugh Laurie is an excellent musician, and has great skill with the piano and the guitar, it makes him a complete musician. Apart managed toHugh Laurie is an excellent musician, and has great skill with the piano and the guitar, it makes him a complete musician. Apart managed to combine the best tracks of Blues with his voice and that's very unusual.… Expand
  4. JackDiCuori
    Nov 30, 2011
    9
    Besides the celebrity status of the lead performer, there are a couple of areas that distinguish this album from similarBesides the celebrity status of the lead performer, there are a couple of areas that distinguish this album from similar efforts. One of the more interesting is that there arenâ… Expand
  5. alejandro970
    Aug 20, 2017
    9
    The efforts of Hugh Laurie as musician are charming so compelling as same playing piano, harmonica or guitar. Every blues song has someThe efforts of Hugh Laurie as musician are charming so compelling as same playing piano, harmonica or guitar. Every blues song has some essence of TV series House MD, making remind the funniest and dramatic moments. Bravo.… Expand
  6. jimmytancredi
    Dec 28, 2011
    6
    What a terrific first album from an incredible man. Even though I'm not very into blue, I can totally argue that Hugh's album changed my pointWhat a terrific first album from an incredible man. Even though I'm not very into blue, I can totally argue that Hugh's album changed my point of view immediately. His voice suits the music so great, the way he plays the guitar and piano... He's such a unbelievable master. A real surprise from start to finish, some excellent arrangements of real blues Tunes.… Expand

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