James Arthur Full Album

[Thedore Rosa]

JamesArthur is known for his huge hits 'Impossible', 'Say You Won't Let Go', 'Rewrite the Stars' with Anne-Marie, and his 2023 song 'Blindside', and now he's finally released his fifth album 'Bitter Sweet Love', and teased a new version of his song 'From The Jump' with Kelly Clarkson.

On release day (26th January), James took to his socials to share some photos and told his fans in a heartfelt statement: 'BITTER SWEET LOVE ?? This record is real special to me, it feels like a proper return to form from the songs to the team around me.

Despite the album only being out a few hours, fans have been listening to it loads, with one person writing: 'This album is absolutely top and so beautiful, we know that it's a number one album (you always give the best from the best)?? so love it! Can't wait see you again, love you??? so hope can meet you again, too, miss you lots ??? such a beautiful work you gave to the world @jamesarthur23 ?'.

Days before the album's release, James shared a very upbeat song 'New Generation', which has a rocky vibe. In the video, James can be singing along to the song as he strums on his guitar, plays the keyboard, and jokes around with a toy squeezy alligator.

Since his last album, James has released a couple of dance tracks, 'Lose You' with Afrojack and 'Work With My Love' with Alok. Although not confirmed, if they are included on the record then they would be a departure from his usual music, which, in his own words is: "Sad and heart-wrenching."

During an interview with us he did however say that releasing the song with Alok has allowed him a couple of months to: "Finesse (his own) music", so it is likely we will hear more of the music fans know him for.

James began writing and recording songs at the age of 15, performing as both a solo artist and in bands including Moonlight Drive, Cue the Drama, Save Arcade and Emerald Skye from 2005 to 2011.

In 2011, James wrote an album called 'Sins by the Sea' which was uploaded to social media sites, before forming The James Arthur Project and releasing EPs 'Hold On' and 'The EP Collection CD'.

James auditioned for The X Factor in 2012, attending the auditions which took place throughout May and June that year. He sang a cover of 'Young' by Tulisa, who was on the judging panel that year, then 'A Million Love Songs' at Boot Camp - a song by fellow judge Gary Barlow's band Take That. He was in the final against Jahmne Douglas, winning the show.

James released his winners' single, a cover of 'Impossible' by Shontelle in December 2012, which hit the top spot in the UK charts. His self-titled debut album was released in November 2013 and went to Number 2 in the UK, featuring songs like 'You're Nobody 'til Somebody Loves You', 'Get Down' and 'Roses' featuring Emeli Sand. In January 2014, he embarked on his first tour, the 'James Arthur Tour', performing 37 dates around Europe.

James signed a deal with Columbia Records in September 2015 and announced that a new album was on the way. His second album 'Back from the Edge' was released in October 2016, featuring songs 'Say You Won't Let Go' - which was a Number 1 single - and 'Can I Be Him'. James became the first X Factor performer to have two singles sell over a million copies in his home country.

In 2017, James' single, 'Say You Won't Let Go', was nominated at the BRITs for British Artist Video of the Year and British Single of the Year. He also released his single 'Naked', and attended The Grammy Museum at one of their Spotlight events after joining OneRepublic on their massive North American tour.

In 2018, James teamed up with Anne-Marie on their amazing cover of 'Rewrite The Stars', for The Greatest Showman: Reimagined. He also appeared on Brazilian soap opera O Tempo no Para, singing his song 'Empty Space'. James released his third album 'You' in October 2019, debuting at Number 2 in the UK, it was certified Silver.

James revealed on Twitter in July 2020 that he was working on a fourth album, writing, 'I've been writing the new album for the last couple of months. I couldn't be more excited to share with you this new lane I'm playing around in, I think you'll be surprised in a good way. This is the album I've wanted to make for so long! #IWAMSITE.' He also worked on song 'Lasting Lover' with DJ Sigala.

On top of that, James announced in January 2023 that not only did he have a fifth album on the way, but he was putting the finishing touches on it! Despite not letting any details slip on a release date, it certainly got fans excited for the year ahead.

In June 2023, James took to Instagram to celebrate some pretty huge wins! As well as bagging a Brits Billion Award from BPI, for over a billion streams in the UK, he also celebrated a diamond award, for going 10 x Platinum in America... Impressive!

Sharing a snap of him holding his shiny new awards, James wrote: 'What amazing year so far. I managed to pick up a diamond award for going 10 times platinum in America and a @brits billion award for over a billion streams in the UK alone. Thank you for all your continued support on this bizarre rollercoaster we're on.'

On 12th May, James released a brand new single titled 'A Year Ago'. Fans were elated with new music from the singer.

On top of teasing his fifth album, James then announced another single on 24th July. The song, which was released date of 4th August, is called 'Blindside' and showcases a more upbeat vibe from the award-winning singer.

James took to Instagram in September 2023 to finally reveal the name and release date of his highly-anticipated fifth album. Titled 'Bitter Sweet Love', the album was released on 26th January 2024.

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