24 Hrs (album)
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24 Hrs is the fifth studio album by English recording artist Olly Murs, released through Epic Records on 11 November 2016. The album has produced the Silver-certified "You Don't Know Love" and UK top-forty single "Grow Up". Commercially, the album was very successful; debuting atop the UK Albums Chart giving Murs' his fourth UK number-one album.[1]
Critical reception
Neil Z. Young of AllMusic gave the album 3 and a half stars in his review writing "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."
Singles
The lead single from the album, peaked at number 15 on the UK Singles Chart. The second single, "Grow Up" was released on 7 October 2016 and it peaked at number 25 in the UK Singles Chart. "Back Around" was made available before the album's release as an instant grat.
On 18 November 2016, after the news of the album going to number 1, Murs did a Facebook Live and announced that "Years & Years" will be a new single off the album[citation needed], and a performance was recorded for The Graham Norton Show.
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "You Don't Know Love" | Steve Robson | 3:18 | |
| 2. | "Years & Years" |
| Steve Mac | 4:02 |
| 3. | "Grow Up" |
| Steve Robson | 3:45 |
| 4. | "Unpredictable" |
| Cutfather • Davidsen • Wallevik | 3:20 |
| 5. | "Back Around" |
| Steve Robson | 2:54 |
| 6. | "Deeper" (featuring Chelcee Grimes) |
| Steve Mac | 2:36 |
| 7. | "24 Hrs" |
| Steve Robson | 3:28 |
| 8. | "Private" | TMS | 3:10 | |
| 9. | "Love You More" |
| Electric • Matt Rad | 3:04 |
| 10. | "Read My Mind" |
| Steve Robson | 3:37 |
| 11. | "Better Than Me" |
| Carl Falk | 3:54 |
| 12. | "Flaws" |
| Steve Robson | 3:11 |
| Total length: | 40:19 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
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| 13. | "That Girl" |
| Steve Robson | 2:56 |
| 14. | "Before You Go" | William Ristorp | 3:50 | |
| 15. | "Better Without You" |
| Steve Robson | 3:39 |
| 16. | "How Much for Your Love" |
| Steve Robson | 3:33 |
| Total length: | 54:17 | |||
Chart performance
The album debuted at number one on the UK Singles Chart on 18 November 2016, giving Murs his fourth consecutive UK number one album.
Charts and certifications
Weekly charts
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Certifications
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Release history
| Region | Date | Format(s) | Label | Edition(s) | Ref. |
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| Worldwide | 11 November 2016 | Epic Records |
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References
- ^ Jones, Alan (18 November 2016). "Official Charts Analysis: Olly Murs fifth album debuts at No.1". Music Week. Intent Media. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
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- ^ "British album certifications – Olly Murs – 24 Hrs". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2 December 2016. Select albums in the Format field. Select Gold in the Certification field. Type 24 Hrs in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.