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James Blunt

Musician

James Blunt (born James Hillier Blount, 22 February 1974) is an English singer-songwriter and former British Army officer. His 2004 debut Back to Bedlam included the global hit "You're Beautiful" and sold around 12 million copies worldwide.

Former Household Cavalry reconnaissance officer who served in Kosovo; breakthrough with Back to Bedlam (circa 2004) and the single "You're Beautiful"; music characterized by melancholic ballads and a distinctive voice.

DeBaser reviews praise James Blunt's distinctive voice and melancholic ballads while giving mixed opinions on consistency and originality. Back to Bedlam is generally well regarded; All The Lost Souls received more divided reactions. Reviewers repeatedly reference his military past and the emotional weight in his songs.

For:Listeners of melancholic singer-songwriter pop/soft rock and readers interested in emotionally driven ballads.

 Like it or not, "You're Beautiful" has been (in terms of radio play and sales) one of the biggest pop hits of the last twenty years.

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 His style is unmistakable, and his little voice is even more so.

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 Many songwriters have poetically explored death and the meaning of existence.

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