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| Name | Olly Murs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Type | studio | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Artist | Olly Murs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cover | Olly Murs album.jpg | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Border | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Recorded | 2010 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Genre | Pop, reggae fusion | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Label | Epic, Syco | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Length | 47:12 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Producer | Future Cut, Steve Robson | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| This album | Olly Murs(2010) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Olly Murs is the self-titled debut studio album from English singer-songwriter Olly Murs. The album was released on 29 November 2010, in the United Kingdom. The album's lead single, "Please Don't Let Me Go", was released on 27 August 2010. The track debuted at #1 on the UK Singles Chart. The second single from the album, "Thinking of Me", was released on 22 November 2010.
Background and productionThe possibility of an album was first rumoured when Murs finished second place on the sixth series of ITV talent competition, The X Factor. In February 2010, it was announced that Murs had been signed to a 50/50 record deal between Epic Records and Syco Music. Murs has collaborated with John Shanks, Eg White, Roy Stride, Trevor Horn, Wayne Hector, Matty Benbrook, Phil Thornalley, Martin Brammer, Samuel Preston, Mark Taylor and Chris Difford
Critical receptionRuth Harrison gives the most positive review of the album, saying "Olly has actually engaged his brain, put pen to paper and written tracks that are true to himself and his sound" & "this album proves that Olly is an artist in his own right". A review by Fraser McAlpine on the BBC Music website gave a heading of 'X Factor runner-up reveals a debut almost as good as his taste in hats.' Hermione Hoby from The Guardian gave a negative review of Olly Murs, saying "the album chugs along with vacant cheer through a series of reggae-inflected songs that don't always make the most of Murs's soulful voice. Other than the slightly awkward stab at scat-singing on "Please Don't Let Me Go" [...] there's not much here to grab the attention."
Tracklisting
Chart performanceOlly Mur's self entitled debut album entered the UK Album Chart at number 2 on 5 December 2010 selling 108,000 copies in its first week. The album was kept off the top spot by the third week sales of Take That's Progress which sold over 174,000 copies. After three weeks of sales, the album achieved a platinum status, and to date had sold over 443,098 copies.The album also debuted just outside the top 10 in the Irish Album Chart at number 11.
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Sales and certifications
TourOn 21st November 2010 a UK tour was announced for 2011 to promote the album.April 2011 May 2011 June 2011
ReferencesCategory:2010 albums Category:Debut albums Category:Epic Records albums Category:Albums produced by Steve RobsonThis text is licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY-SA License. This text was originally published on Wikipedia and was developed by the Wikipedia community.
Olly Murs
Murs' debut single, "Please Don't Let Me Go" charted at number one on the UK Singles Chart, after releasing it on 27 August, beating Katy Perry's "Teenage Dream" to the #1 spot. Olly's debut album followed his second official single "Thinking of Me", which charted at number four on the UK Singles Charts, and a week later Murs debut album, Olly Murs charted at number two on the UK Albums Chart.
Early and personal lifeMurs was born to Vicky and Peter Murs, who is of Latvian descent. He has a twin brother called Ben and a sister called Fay. He attended Notley High School in Braintree, Essex where he was a star striker in the school's football team. He is a supporter of Manchester United Prior to The X Factor, Murs worked as an energy advisor in a call centre. He also appeared on the TV show Deal or No Deal and has played in Soccer Aid for charity early in 2010.
Music career===2009–2010: The X Factor=== Murs auditioned for The X Factor in 2009, performing "Superstition" by Stevie Wonder where judge Simon Cowell said it was "the easiest 'yes' I've ever given". Murs made it through to the live finals where he was mentored by Cowell, and frequently employed dance moves in his performance including his trademark "Olly wiggle". After a performance of "Fastlove" in week seven, he received the fewest votes from the public and was in the bottom two with John & Edward. Walsh voted against Murs, saving the act he mentored, but Cowell, Cheryl Cole and Dannii Minogue all decided to send John & Edward home. Murs reached the final on 12 December 2009, singing "Superstition" again, and duetted with Robbie Williams on his hit "Angels". Murs came second to Joe McElderry.On 15 December 2009, two days after The X Factor final, it was reported that Cowell wanted to offer Murs a record deal in early 2010. Following his defeat, Murs was reportedly texted by duet partner Robbie Williams and invited to visit him in his Los Angeles mansion and participate in the upcoming Soccer Aid, organised by Williams. Murs performed on The X Factor Live tour, alongside several other finalists.
2010–present: Olly Murs.]] Murs was signed to a joint deal between Epic Records and Syco Music in February 2010. His debut album was released in November 2010, with the title Olly Murs. Murs also worked with John Shanks, Eg White, Roy Stride from Scouting for Girls, Trevor Horn, Wayne Hector, Matty Benbrook from Skinny, Phil Thornalley, Martin Brammer, Samuel Preston and Mark Taylor It entered the UK Albums Chart at number two, with the biggest week one album sales for a debut album in 2010, with over 108,000 albums sold. The album charted at number eleven on the Irish Albums Chart.The first single from the album, "Please Don't Let Me Go" was recorded for his lifelong friend Lauren Hutton, and was released on 29 August 2010 following the circulation of the accompanying music video. The track was written by Murs, Claude Kelly and Steve Robson and was produced by Future Cut. written by Murs, Steve Robson and Hector, and co-produced by Future Cut and Steve Robson. It is due to be released on 21 November 2010, however, the duet fell through before it was completed. The single was added to BBC Radio 1's C Playlist on 3 November 2010. On 13 November Murs turned the Christmas lights on in the Scottish town Paisley and he also turned on the Christmas lights near his hometown in Chelmsford, Essex. Renfrew Council was criticised in the media for the £15,000 fee that Murs was paid to turn on the lights, after announcing that they were axing 500 jobs. He will embark on a UK wide tour in 2011 starting 29 April and ending on 3 June.
DiscographyAlbums
Singles
Other charted songs
References
Category:1984 births Category:Living people Category:2000s singers Category:2010s singers Category:English male singers Category:People from Essex Category:Sony BMG artists Category:The X Factor (UK) contestants Category:British people of Latvian descent Category:Twin people This text is licensed under the Creative Commons CC-BY-SA License. This text was originally published on Wikipedia and was developed by the Wikipedia community. 
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