It’s this blend of new-found maturity and crowd-pleasing choruses that transform Ezra’s second offering into the perfect progression from the sound of his debut.
Writing everywhere from the idyllic Isle of Skye to a sun-kissed Barcelona apartment; escapism is the order of the day.
Staying At Tamara’s is an 11-track showcase of George Ezra’s growth as an artist, and highlighting both his lyrical and professional evolution, the collection means this singer-songwriter has deservedly overcome the many challenges that face many artists when trying to maintain their careers after a phenomenal first album.
A record full of eternal optimism and wholesome joy from one of the nation’s most direct and soaring songwriters.
These are songs destined to soundtrack supermarket adverts extolling the convivial virtues of barbecuing. They stand up to scrutiny about as well as a cheap sausage, but slip down just as easily.
Although it will sound perfect in the arenas of the land this summer, for those of us who were blown away by early tracks like Budapest and Cassy O, there’s a lot on this follow-up that plays a bit too safe.
George Ezra's Staying at Tamara's is upbeat and light to a fault, a microcosm of cheer mostly blissfully unaware of the chaotic world around it.
While this sophomore effort shows a desire to expand beyond folky guitar to incorporate numerous musical influences—and successfully executes this plan—Ezra’s songwriting comes up short.
Staying at Tamara’s defining mood is one of unchallenging, and unflinching, politeness. It will doubtless be huge.
Favourite: Paradise
Worst: Don't Matter Now
1. Pretty Shining People - 3
[Pretty boring and the beat doesn't work with the vocals other when the hook comes on]
2. Don't Matter Now - 2
[Just seems really basic lyrically just uses colloquial terms over and over again. The chorus for me is just bad and uninteresting. The beat is kinda fun but no positives other than that]
3. Get Away - 4
[These vocals just don't work whatsoever with the beats used, it's so frustrating. The beats are so ... read more
The first half of this album is very promising, it kept me engaged and I loved the instrumentals, vocals and pretty much all of the songs. However, the second half of the album is so boring and I honestly was counting the seconds for the songs to end. These songs aren't experimental and I couldn't find a way to enjoy them at all.
✅ Shotgun | Hold My Girl | Only a Human
honestly who needs waterboarding and sleep deprivation when george ezra is providing fullproof interrogation techniques w shotgun
Album Name: Staying At Tamara's
Album Artist: George Ezra
Favourite Song: Paradise
Least Favourite Song: Sugarcoat
Enjoyment Rating: 5.5/10
Album Rating: 5.2/10
Day 208/365 of my "Album a day challenge"
Ezra's voice is on point, and the music? It just feels good. "Pretty Shining People" and "Shotgun" have got these melodies that stick in your head – in a good way. Totally upbeat and makes you want to move. Second half of the album is average. Songs are a bit repetitive and didn't carry the same weight or impact, making the album's second half feel a bit disconnected from the first.
✅Pretty Shining People 8,5
✅Shotgun 8
⚠️Paradise 6,5
⚠️Saviour (with ... read more
Rating an album everyday 129 / 365
An enjoyable listen, I thought the album was cohesive and the songs fit well together a whole. Just a few questionable lyrics.
1 | Pretty Shining People 3:32 | 72 |
2 | Don't Matter Now 2:56 | 52 |
3 | Get Away 2:34 | 58 |
4 | Shotgun 3:21 | 76 |
5 | Paradise 3:42 | 75 |
6 | All My Love 2:40 | 53 |
7 | Sugarcoat 3:22 | 54 |
8 | Hold My Girl 3:31 | 77 |
9 | Saviour 3:32 feat. First Aid Kit | 64 |
10 | Only a Human 3:34 | 64 |
11 | The Beautiful Dream 4:29 | 62 |