And here's what I thought of it:
This cheeky chappy from Essex has come a long way since he stole our hearts last year when he sang 'Superstition' to us all on a little old show called The X Factor. Heard of it?
At last, we thought, a contestant with a bit of character and charm who can dance like a wally and make it look good. For those of us who watched this chap unfold into the guy that all blokes want to be mates with and the guy that all girlies want to be with, it will serve as a relief that his massive grin and cheeky attitude are definitely at the heart of his debut album.
The frankly, crap titled 'Olly Murs' is full of catchy and upbeat pop records which will get you sporting the 'Olly' dance move in no time. (3:06 above) The singles 'Thinking of Me' and 'Please Don't Let Me Go' are pounding their way up the charts and it's easy to see why. There is a very summery vibe to this LP, laid back bass lines and sing-a-long choruses make this into a perfect pop record. Cheeky lyrics and off-the-cuff key changes give the album personality and set it apart from the other mainstream pop-crap out there at the minute. A personal highlight is 'Hold On' starting with the old-skool chant "well you might as well quit, if you haven't got it"
Cool and edgy, they're some of the best pop songs I've heard in a long while.
Now let's not forget the ballads in this charm offensive album. I'd forgotten quite how good this guys voice is - there's a reason he got to the final of the X Factor! The romantic ballads show off his range and make girls' hearts melt as that charisma and his smooth, slick charm resonate through the songs. 'A Million More Years' is prime example of this - girls will be daydreaming into their tea about the becoming Mrs Murs...
I think what makes this record so good is that Olly knows exactly what he's doing. He know's who he is targeting his music at, he gets that he's a pop star not another indie kid (though he dresses like one) and he is not taking it too seriously. He's embracing the Pop which means the album isn't cheesy like it so easily could have been. He's had time to become the artist he wants to be and not what Simon says - unlike the other 'winners' of the X Factor.
Now let's not forget the ballads in this charm offensive album. I'd forgotten quite how good this guys voice is - there's a reason he got to the final of the X Factor! The romantic ballads show off his range and make girls' hearts melt as that charisma and his smooth, slick charm resonate through the songs. 'A Million More Years' is prime example of this - girls will be daydreaming into their tea about the becoming Mrs Murs...
I think what makes this record so good is that Olly knows exactly what he's doing. He know's who he is targeting his music at, he gets that he's a pop star not another indie kid (though he dresses like one) and he is not taking it too seriously. He's embracing the Pop which means the album isn't cheesy like it so easily could have been. He's had time to become the artist he wants to be and not what Simon says - unlike the other 'winners' of the X Factor.
So coming second isn't so bad after all, in fact, it's bloody brilliant!
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