ED SHEERAN: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Ed Sheeran, released his 2^nd Studio album X (Multiply), out on iTunes June 23, 2014. Hard to believe it is only his second, because he seems to be everywhere. Sheeran has released 12 EP’s, 8 Singles, and 6 Music Videos, which may account for his visibility.  I confess I  liked some of his stuff, but I was not a fan until his single ‘SING’, the video produced by Pharrell Williams (The Happy Song guy), and now I want to hear more of his stuff. The new album seems to be more mature, and appeals to a wider audience, and it is packed with great melodies: ‘Bloodstream’, ‘The Man’, ‘One’, ‘Thinking Out Loud’ and  ‘Sing’, plus many more.

See review posted by the Guardian:

http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/jun/19/ed-sheeran-x-review

Sheeran the song writer, has been busy writing for/with Olly Murs, One Direction, Taylor Swift, Naughty Boy, and more. He also performs with various artists, and collaborates with them on their albums.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tlYcUqEPN58

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TqGEbROFd4

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIJHg1XWR7o

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SAM SMITH: SINGER/SONGWRITER

Sam Smith, the 22 year old from London England, is debuting his first studio album ‘In the Lonely Hour’. He is all over the radio stations playing POP music.

Released May 26, 2014 by Capitol Records, and to iTunes on June 17, 2014. He previously released singles  ‘Latch’, ‘ Money on My Mind’, ‘Lay Me Down’, and  ‘Stay with Me’. Also included on the album is ‘La La La’ featuring Sam Smith with Naughty Boy.

The album is basically one ballad after another, with only a few upbeat tracks. The soulful singer reflects his lonely hour with music and his fabulous voice and frame of mind. Smith equates his feelings to not having reciprocated love from those he cared about. While he sings beautifully, it is kind of a downer, but very good overall. 

Smith confesses he struggles with OCD, and cannot leave the house until he performs his checking routine.  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, OCD, is an anxiety disorder and is characterized by recurrent, unwanted thoughts (obsessions) and/or repetitive behaviors.  He appears to do just fine while performing. His singing  voice will see him through

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93ASUImTedo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=182TRJq9Zt8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB-5XG-DbAA

SNL: Debut

http://www.rollingstone.com/music/videos/sam-smith-dazzles-in-snl-debut-20140330

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