Album of the Day

James Blunt had his work cut out for him following up a smash debut, but ALL THE LOST SOULS shows the singer-songwriter to be up to the task. With producer Tom Rothrock back behind the boards, the 2007 collection features epic arrangements and another solid set of songs pairing thoughtful, emotionally direct lyrics with memorable melodies. Singles “1973,” “Same Mistake” and “Carry You Home” all proved popular with radio, and the album rose to No.1 in more than a dozen countries, including the performer's native England. James Blunt was born on this day in 1974, and we'll wish him a happy birthday with the gold-certified ALL THE LOST SOULS.