James Blunt.
Yes, his music is horrific but I have to admit, I find his self-depreciation very amusing.
Anyone who tweets, “If you thought 2016 was bad – I’m releasing an album in 2017” is alright by me.
But there’s something about him I like even more about him and that’s his openness to career highs and lows.
For a man who sold millions of records, I can’t imagine what it must feel like being the opening act to that other massively annoying songwriter, Ed Sheeran.
Sure, you could argue he’s going to be playing to massive crowds wherever he goes.
Sure, James and Ed seem to have a bromance going on, so he gets to hang with his mate.
But I know people in adland who wouldn’t take a job – even if their livelihood depended on it – if they thought it would make them look like they were taking a step backwards, so given Mr Blunt works in an industry that regards acting like a diva as acceptable, that makes him pretty special in my book, at least in terms of character.
Of course, when you have been in the army and seen incredible horror and are a multi-millionaire playing to thousands of people around the World every night – even if you’re relegated to ‘opening act’ status – I guess that career low isn’t that hard to deal with.
But hey, while I won’t listen to his songs, I will happily read his tweets.
21 Comments
james fucking blunt. worse, ginger sheeran. i never fucking thought id ever say it but i prefer it when you wank off about queen. new low campbell. a new fucking low.
Comment by andy@cynic August 1, 2017 @ 6:22 amMaybe getting you to admit preferring Queen was my plan overall.
Comment by Rob August 1, 2017 @ 7:57 ami owe an apology to blunt. just read some of his tweets. better than the shit on this blog. not difficult, but still better.
Comment by andy@cynic August 1, 2017 @ 6:26 amMckinsey must be shitting themselves about your presentation now.
Comment by DH August 1, 2017 @ 6:30 amComment of the day.
Comment by Bazza August 1, 2017 @ 6:42 amIf Rob’s success doesn’t prove life is unfair, Ed Sheeran does.
Comment by DH August 1, 2017 @ 6:31 amcampbell. the ed sheeran of advertising.
Comment by andy@cynic August 1, 2017 @ 6:34 amhas a perfect fucking ring to it. nice work davey boy.
I’m wrong. This is the comment of the day.
Comment by Bazza August 1, 2017 @ 6:42 amof course it fucking is.
Comment by andy@cynic August 1, 2017 @ 6:51 amThat’s a positive piece of news to wake up to in the morning. Thanks guys. Thanks a lot.
Comment by Rob August 1, 2017 @ 7:58 amI don’t care for his music but I have met James Blunt and he is very good company.
Comment by Lee Hill August 1, 2017 @ 7:01 amGood company for you may not be good company for everyone Lee.
Comment by DH August 1, 2017 @ 7:08 amhe likes campbell. enough fucking said.
Comment by andy@cynic August 1, 2017 @ 7:21 amHis tweets are the best thing James Blunt has ever written.
Comment by Wayne Green August 1, 2017 @ 7:48 amThey’re waaaaaaay better than everything else he’s written.
Comment by Rob August 1, 2017 @ 8:00 amnot hard.
Comment by andy@cynic August 1, 2017 @ 8:13 amHe’s a bit like people that work on retail. Everyone takes the piss for their work being formulaic, but can’t argue with the sales and would melt like warm nutella if they has to do it
Comment by northern August 1, 2017 @ 8:16 amMusic is a matter of taste, piggybacking with the name of others on the hand is a matter of lack of integrity.
Comment by alegendarylifestyle August 2, 2017 @ 4:11 pmwhat the fuck are you saying, blunt is a prick for riding on gingers coat tails?
Comment by andy@cynic August 3, 2017 @ 6:07 amEnvy is a very ugly thing… but I understand… You cannot do any better.
Comment by alegendarylifestyle August 3, 2017 @ 4:27 pmHe has too many idiots that hate him, meantime he is having an amazing life. He earns a bunch of money doing what he loves no matter your opinion… You know what they say about opinions, right?
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