Let Them Talk
by Hugh Laurie
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic 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. 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.
  3. 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.
  5. AllMusic
    May 12, 2011
    70
    To his enormous credit, Laurie never sounds like a dilettante among this group; he holds his own, working his way into the marrow of the songs, playing credible piano throughout the record.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.5

Universal acclaim- based on 35 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 35
  3. Negative: 2 out of 35
  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.    … Full Review »
  2. 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.… Full Review »
  3. 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.… Full Review »
See all user reviews »