24 Hrs [Deluxe Edition]

by Olly Murs

Overview

24 Hrs continues Olly Murs maturation, shedding some of his former pop/rock sound in favor of tighter dance-pop sheen and deeper lyrical content. The singer's fifth effort sounds slick indeed, serving up shimmering pop that connects the dots between contemporaries like the 1975, Years & Years, and DNCE. Save for the guitar-based "Grow Up," 24 Hrs' primary objective is to inspire movement. The result is a highly enjoyable LP, upbeat and fun, despite the fact that much of the lyrical content revolves around a rough breakup. Bittersweet tracks like "Better Than Me," "Love You More," and "Years and Years" are fine examples of such craftily disguised heartbreakers. Even on the title track, as Murs' laments a love that has "ripped [his] heart right out of [his] soul," he admits that "it feels so good." That's the best summary of the 24 Hrs listening experience. Produced by Steve Robson (Take That, One Direction, Christina Aguilera), the album is worthwhile based on the strength of single "You Don't Know Love" alone. That infectious track -- as well as the elastic "Unpredictable" -- sounds like something off Carly Rae Jepsen's wonderful E-MO-TION. Elsewhere, Murs flexes his heartthrob muscles with the sexy MNEK-assisted "Private" and "Read My Mind." Album-closer "Flaws" launches the one true arrow to the broken heart, the only quiet moment of restrained sadness where the music finally matches the lyrics. Ultimately, 24 Hrs is comforting and reassuring in its ability to lift the spirits, healing broken hearts through dance therapy. [A Deluxe Edition added four bonus tracks: "That Girl," "Before You Go," "Better Without You," and "How Much for Your Love?"] ~ Neil Z. Yeung

Product Details

Release Date:	11/11/2016
Label:	Rca
UPC:	0889853472321
Rank:	113882

Tracks

1. You Don't Know Love
2. Years & Years
3. Grow Up
4. Unpredictable
5. Back Around
6. Deeper
7. 24 Hrs
8. Private
9. Love You More
10. Read My Mind
11. Better Than Me
12. Flaws
13. That Girl
14. Before You Go
15. Better Without You
16. How Much for Your Love

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Olly Murs   Primary Artist,Vocals
Clarence Coffee, Jr.   Vocals (Background)
Camille Purcell   Vocals (Background)
Sam Klempner   Guitar
James Newman   Vocals (Background)
Andrew Jackson   Vocals (Background)
Harry Draper   Guitar
Jack Sedman   Vocals (Background)
Carl Fox   Vocals (Background)
Zara Benyounes   Violin
Dave Daniels   Cello
Chris Vern   Guitar
Godfrey Gayle   Vocals (Background)
Andy Parker   Viola
Helen Hathorn   Violin
Reiad Chibah   Viola
Chelcee Grimes   Vocals
Steve Morris   Violin
Rosie Denvers   Cello
Martin Burgess   Violin
Paul Gendler   Guitar
Peter Hanson   Violin
Subrina McCalla   Vocals (Background)
Alison Dods   Violin
Priscilla Jones   Vocals (Background)
Vicky Matthews   Cello
Iain James   Vocals (Background)
Jenny Sacha   Violin
Jaz Ellington   Vocals (Background)
Janee Bennett   Vocals (Background)
Bryony James   Cello
Sarah Chapman   Viola
Tom Pigott-Smith   Violin
Sarah Sexton   Violin
Magnus Johnson   Violin
Katie Wilkinson Khoroshunin   Viola
Mich Hansen   Percussion
Ed Drewett   Vocals (Background)
Peter Wallevik   Piano,Keyboards
Peter Kelleher   Synthesizer
Anna Croad   Violin
Edvard Forre Erfjord   Guitar,Keyboards
Kristoffer Fogelmark   Vocals (Background)
Peter Lale   Viola
Rita Manning   Violin
Everton Nelson   Violin
Patrick Kiernan   Violin
Steve Robson   Piano,Guitar,Keyboards
Wayne Hector   Vocals (Background)
Warren Zielinski   Violin
Claude Kelly   Vocals (Background)
Ross Hamilton   Bass,Guitar
Sally Jackson   Violin
Tom Barnes   Drums
Chris Laws   Drums
Bruce White   Viola
Deborah Widdup   Violin
Nick Barr   Viola
Richard George   Violin
Chris Laurence   Double Bass
Steve Mac   Piano,Keyboards
Matt Radosevich   Guitar,Keyboards,Vocals (Background)
Wayne Taylor   Vocals (Background)
Nick Cooper   Cello
Ian Burdge   Cello
Richard Pryce   Double Bass
Luke Potashnick   Guitar
Carl Falk   Guitar

Technical Credits

Clarence Coffee, Jr.   Composer
Camille Purcell   Composer
Stefan Forrest   Composer
Morten Ristorp Jensen   Composer
Bill Zimmerman   Assistant Engineer
Tinashe   Drum Programming,Additional Production
James Newman   Composer
Kara DioGuardi   Composer
Andrew Jackson   Composer,Composer
Joseph Kirkland   Composer
Steph Marziano   Assistant
Jacob Attwell   Drum Programming
Iain James   Composer
Chelcee Grimes   Composer
Carl Falk   Instrumentation,Composer,Producer,Programming
Rosie Denvers   String Arrangements
Adam Midgley   Additional Production
Simon Emmett   Photography
Sam Miller   Engineer
Janee Bennett   Composer
Daniel Davidsen   Composer,Producer,Programming,Instrumentation,Bass Programming,Drum Programming,Guitar Programming
Henrik Michelsen   Composer,Producer
Wez Clarke   Mixing,Additional Production
Ina Wroldsen   Composer
Mich Hansen   Composer,Producer
Ed Drewett   Composer
Peter Wallevik   Composer,Producer,Drum Programming
Peter Kelleher   Composer,Producer
Olly Murs   Composer
Edvard Forre Erfjord   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Programming
Uzoechi Emenike   Composer,Additional Production
Jacob Attwooll   Programming
Tommy Baxter   Additional Production
Serban Ghenea   Mixing
Dave Arch   String Arrangements
Steve Robson   Composer,Producer,Instrumentation
Chris Gehringer   Mastering
John Hanes   Mixing Engineer
Wayne Hector   Composer
Jason Dean   Composer
Claude Kelly   Composer
Tom Barnes   Composer,Producer
Chris Laws   Engineer
Ben Kohn   Composer,Producer,Programming
Mike Horner   String Engineer
Steve Fitzmaurice   Mixing,Drum Programming
Steve Mac   Composer,Producer
Matt Radosevich   Composer,Engineer,Producer,Programming
Mat Bartram   Engineer
Phil Tan   Mixing
Ash Howes   Mixing
Daniel Pursey   Engineer