All the lost souls es un álbum de James Blunt, publicado en 2007 por Atlantic. El disco incluye 10 canciones, entre ellas «1973», «One of the brightest stars», «I' ll take everything» y «Same mistake».
Sobre el álbum
Tras el éxito estratosférico de su debut, All the Lost Souls llegó en 2007 con el inmenso desafío de dar continuación a un fenómeno global. En este segundo trabajo, James Blunt presenta un sonido más expansivo y con una producción de rock más pulida, creando un álbum que, si bien mantiene su esencia de cantautor, busca una mayor grandilocuencia.
El sonido del disco se aleja de la crudeza acústica de "Back to Bedlam". La producción es más rica y la instrumentación incorpora guitarras eléctricas y una sección rítmica más potentes, acercando a Blunt al sonido del soft-rock de los años 70. El primer single, "1973", es un claro homenaje a esa década, con un ritmo nostálgico y una melodía de piano inolvidable.
Las letras del álbum reflejan la nueva realidad de Blunt como una estrella mundial, explorando temas como la fama, el paso del tiempo y las relaciones bajo el escrutinio público. Canciones como "Same Mistake" o "Carry You Home" son baladas poderosas que demuestran su increíble talento para la melodía y su capacidad para transmitir emoción.
"All the Lost Souls" es una secuela muy digna y un álbum de una gran calidad. Es el sonido de un artista que madura y que busca evolucionar su sonido sin perder su identidad. Aunque no alcanzó las cifras de ventas de su predecesor, es un trabajo que consolidó a James Blunt como uno de los cantautores más importantes de su generación.
Listado de Canciones
- 19734:40
Simona You're getting older Your journey's been Etched on your skin Simona Wish I had known that What seemed so strong Has been and gone I would call you up every Saturday night And we both stayed out till the morning light And we sang, "Here we go again" And though time goes by I will always be In a club with you In 1973 Singing "Here we go again" Simona Wish I was sober So I could see clearly now The rain has gone Simona I guess it's over My memory plays our tune The same old song I would call you up every Saturday night And we both stayed out till the morning light And we sang, "Here we go again" And though time goes by I will always be In a club with you In 1973 Singing "Here we go again" I would call you up every Saturday night And we both stayed out till the morning light And we sang, "Here we go again" And though time goes by I will always be In a club with you In 1973 Singing "Here we go again" I would call you up every Saturday night And we both stayed out till the morning light And we sang, "Here we go again" And though time goes by I will always be In a club with you In 1973 Singing "Here we go again" I would call you up every Saturday night And we both stayed out till the morning light And we sang, "Here we go again" And though time goes by I will always be In a club with you In 1973 Singing "Here we go again" And though time goes by I will always be In a club with you In 1973 Singing, "Here we go again." - One of the brightest stars3:11
Letra
One day your story will be told. One of the lucky ones who's made his name. One day they'll make you glorious, Beneath the lights of your deserved fame. And it all comes round. Once in a lifetime like it always does. Everybody loves you 'cause you've taken a chance, Out on a dance to the moon, too soon. And they'll say told you so. We were the ones who saw you first of all. We always knew that you were one of the brightest stars. One day they'll tell you that you've changed, Though they're the ones who seem to stop and stare. One day you'll hope to make the grave, Before the papers choose to send you there. And it all comes round. Once in a lifetime like it always does. Nobody loves you 'cause you've taken a chance, Out on a dance to the moon, too soon. And they'll say told you so. We were the ones who saw you first of all. We always knew that you were one of the brightest stars. And they'll say told you so. We were the ones who saw you first of all. We always knew that you were one of the brightest - I' ll take everything3:05
- Same mistake4:58
Saw the world turning in my sheets and once again I cannot sleep. Walk out the door and up the street; look at the stars beneath my feet. Remember rights that I did wrong, so here I go. Hello, hello. There is no place I cannot go. My mind is muddy but my heart is heavy. Does it show? I lose the track that loses me, so here I go. And so I sent some men to fight, and one came back at dead of night. Said he'd seen my 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, 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. And maybe someday we will meet, and maybe talk and not just speak. Don't buy the promises 'cause, there are no promises I keep. And my reflection troubles me, so here I go. I'm not calling for a second 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, I'm not calling for a second 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. Saw the world turning in my sheets and once again I cannot sleep. Walk out the door and up the street; look at the stars. Look at the stars fall down. And wonder where did I go wrong. - Carry your home3:56
Vídeo
- Give me some love3:36
Letra
Me and my guitar play my way. It makes them frown. But little pieces by the highway bring me down. Mine is not a heart of stone, I am only skin and bone, And those little pieces are little pieces of my own. Why don't you give me some love? I've taken ship-load of drugs. I'm so tired of never fixing the pain. Valium said to me, I'll take you seriously, And we'll come back as someone else, Who's better than yourself. Many faces at the doorway all hang round. Watch me fighting in the hallway but make no sound. So I'm standing all alone, and I'm only skin and bone. So many faces but they all look out for their own. Why don't you give me some love? I've taken ship-load of drugs. I'm so tired of never fixing the pain. Valium said to me, I'll take you seriously, And we'll come back as someone else, Who's better than yourself. And some day soon they'll drop the bomb and let it all out. Someday. I know that someday soon we'll all be gone so let it all out. Let it all out today. And give me some love, Yeah, give me some love, Come on, give me some love today. - I really want you3:29
Letra
Many prophets preach on bended knee Many clerics wasted wine Through those bloody sheets On those cobbled streets I have wasted time Are there silver shores on paradise? Can I come in from the cold? I killed a man in a far away land My enemy untold I really want you to really want me But I really don't know if you can do that I know you want to know what's right But I know it's so hard for you to do that And time's running out as often it does And often dictates that you can't do that If fate can't break this feeling inside That's burning up through my veins I really want you I really want you I really want you now No matter what I say or do The message isn't getting through And you're listening to the sound Of my breaking heart I really want you I really want you Is a poor man rich in solitude? Or when mother earth complain Did the beggar pray for a sunny day but Lady luck for rain They say a million people bow and scream To an effigy of gold As so life begin And the shit we're in And history unfold I really want you to really want me But I really don't know if you can do that I know you want to know what's right But I know it's so hard for you to do that And time's running out as often it does And often dictates that you can't do that If fate can't break this feeling inside That's burning up through my veins I really want you I really want you I really want you No matter what I say or do The message isn't getting through And you're listening to the sound Of my breaking heart (2x) - Shine on4:26
Letra
Are they calling for our last dance? I see it in your eyes. In your eyes. Same old moves for a new romance. I could use the same old lies, but I'll sing, Shine on, just, shine on! Close your eyes and they'll all be gone. They can scream and shout that they've been sold out, But it paid for the cloud that we're dancing on. So shine on. Just shine on! With your smile just as bright as the sun. 'Cause they're all just slaves to the gods they made But you and I just shone. Just shone. And when silence greets my last goodbye, The words I need are in your eyes, and I'll sing. Shine On, just, shine on! Close your eyes and they'll all be gone. They can scream and shout that they've been sold out, But it paid for the cloud that we're dancing on. So shine on. Just shine on! With your smile just as bright as the sun. 'Cause they're all just slaves to the gods they made, But you and I just shone. Just shone. - Annie3:28
Letra
Annie, you had your name in the bright lights. I thought I saw your photograph having such a laugh in a magazine, Did it all come tumbling? Annie, you were made for the big time. They said you're a star to be in the NME, But the walls came tumbling down, down. Will you go down on me? 'Cause Annie you're a star, that's just not going very far. And all the world will know your name, And you'll be famous as you are 'cause I'll sing for you. Annie, would it be nice to be recognised? And did you practise your autograph but now no one's asked and it's such a shame, That the dreams are crumbling? Annie, why aren't you bathed in the limelight? 'Cause I thought that you said you'd be a celebrity several years ago. Did it all come tumbling down, down. Will you go down on me? 'Cause Annie you're a star, that's just not going very far. And all the world will know your name, And you'll be famous as you are 'cause I'll sing for you. - I can' t hear the music3:45