Long Way Down

This month's album releases reviewed by the Evening Standard's music critics

Not only does it feel like a one trick pony but this is surely one of the most self-indulgent records that will see the light of day in 2013.

The brooding and bloodied Romeo to Jake Bugg's blue collar Brit-pop Lothario, sad sack English crooner Tom Odell's intimate, soul-searching ballads draw from an awfully deep well of ruin, especially for a man barely into his twenties.

The young singer wears his heart on his sleeve but needs to broaden his emotional range, says<strong> Killian Fox</strong>

Tom Odell possesses an undeniable and unique power.

Tom Odell is yet to find his voice, but his Waterboys/Dylanesque songwriting shows some promise, writes <strong>Dave Simpson</strong>

Album Reviews: Tom Odell - Long Way Down

Tom Odell - Long Way Down review: Potential, typically scorned.

Tom Odell's new album justifies the hype with its walloping big tunes and tales of reckless romance, says Helen Brown.

The 22-year-old from Sussex is not quite as mawkish as some suggest. CD review by Russ Coffey