24 Hrs (album)

24 Hrs
Studio album by Olly Murs
Released 11 November 2016 (2016-11-11)
Recorded 2016
Genre Pop
Length 40:19
Label Epic
Producer Steve Robson
Olly Murs chronology
Never Been Better
(2014)		 24 Hrs
(2016)
Singles from 24 HRS
  1. "You Don't Know Love"
    Released: 8 July 2016
  2. "Grow Up"
    Released: 7 October 2016
  3. "Years & Years"
    Released: 9 December 2016

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, and a performance was recorded for The Graham Norton Show.

Track listing

24 Hrs – Standard version[2]
No. TitleWriter(s)Producer(s) Length
1. "You Don't Know Love"  
Steve Robson 3:18
2. "Years & Years"  
Steve Mac 4:02
3. "Grow Up"  
  • Murs
  • Robson
  • Purcell
  • Hector
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"  
  • Murs
  • Robson
  • Drewett
  • James Newman
Steve Robson 3:37
11. "Better Than Me"  
Carl Falk 3:54
12. "Flaws"  
Steve Robson 3:11
Total length:
 40:19

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

Chart (2016) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[4] 42
Austrian Albums (Ö3 Austria)[5] 72
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Flanders)[6] 116
Belgian Albums (Ultratop Wallonia)[7] 142
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[8] 41
Irish Albums (IRMA)[9] 2
New Zealand Heatseekers Albums (RMNZ)[10] 7
Scottish Albums (OCC)[11] 2
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[12] 32
UK Albums (OCC)[13] 1

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[14] Gold 100,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

Release history

List of release dates, showing region, formats, label, editions and reference
Region Date Format(s) Label Edition(s) Ref.
Worldwide 11 November 2016
Epic Records
  • Standard edition
  • Deluxe edition

References

  1. ↑ Jones, Alan (18 November 2016). "Official Charts Analysis: Olly Murs fifth album debuts at No.1". Music Week. Intent Media. Retrieved 24 November 2016. (subscription required (help)).
  2. ↑ "24 Hrs by Olly Murs on Apple Music". iTunes Store (GB). November 11, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  3. ↑ "24 Hrs (Deluxe) by Olly Murs on Apple Music". iTunes Store (GB). November 11, 2016. Retrieved October 23, 2016.
  4. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Olly Murs – 24 Hrs". Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  5. ↑ "Austriancharts.at – Olly Murs – 24 Hrs" (in German). Hung Medien. Retrieved 24 November 2016.
  6. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Olly Murs – 24 Hrs" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  7. ↑ "Ultratop.be – Olly Murs – 24 Hrs" (in French). Hung Medien. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  8. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Olly Murs – 24 Hrs" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  9. ↑ "GFK Chart-Track Albums: Week 46, 2016". Chart-Track. IRMA. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  10. ↑ "NZ Heatseekers Albums Chart". Recorded Music NZ. 21 November 2016. Retrieved 18 November 2016.
  11. ↑ "Official Scottish Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  12. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Olly Murs – 24 Hrs". Hung Medien. Retrieved 23 November 2016.
  13. ↑ "Official Albums Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 19 November 2016.
  14. ↑ "British album certifications – Olly Murs – 24 Hrs". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 2 December 2016. Enter 24 Hrs in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select album in the field By Format. Select Gold in the field By Award. Click Search
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