L.A. Times - Pop & Hiss — “Everything that I’m trying to say/ Just sounds like a worn-out cliché,” James Blunt sings on “I’ll Be Your Man,” a track off his new album, “Some Kind of Trouble” — and he appears to be heading naysayers off at... more info

411 Mania — James Blunt sees a North American release for his third album, Some Kind Of Trouble, for which the new guy takes a look. Is it the same James Blunt we all remember, or a little something different? Please note: 411mania does not endorse the practice ... more info

USA Today Music — This week's Listen Up follows The Script with new releases from Social Distortion, Gregg Allman, The Decemberists and James Blunt. more info

CNN Showbiz — The world of adult contemporary rock can often feel like the aural equivalent of nondairy creamer -- presweetened and emulsified for easy digestion, if not good taste. more info

411 Mania — Blunt bitches about his label, talks new sound... more info

Popeater — Filed under: Music News, Exclusives James Blunt may only have two studio albums on his discography, but the Brit pop-rocker has sold a whopping 18 million records. For his third effort, 'Some Kind of Trouble,' due Jan. 18, the 'You're Beautiful' cr... more info

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Unreality Music — After the beaming success of James' first album 'Back To Bedlam', his second album 'All The Lost Souls' was met with a prejudice which ultimately ended in a commercial disaster that would have... more info

The Telegraph — This week on The Cut: Jessie J on writing songs for Rihanna, James Blunt performs So Far Gone and Russell Crowe on The Next Three Days. more info

Guardian Music — PICK OF THE WEEK Alex Clare Up All Night (Island) Shoving out a single in the first week of the new year says you're either as mad as a lorry or in possession of oodles of chutzpah. Alex Clare is (we think) of the latter persuasion. Clare has been ho... more info