Matt Cardle - Letters CD

"Letters" is the eagerly anticipated debut album by soulful singer Matt Cardle, 2010's X Factor Winner. The album has been long awaited since he captured the hearts of the judges and the audience at home, winning the grand prize of a record deal.

Noted for his remarkable singing voice and perfected falsetto, Matt pours out each and every word on this record with heartfelt emotion, creating a melodic aura for the entire album.

This record includes the single that brought Matt home the Christmas Number One title in 2010, his cover of the Scottish alternative rock band Biffy Clyro's song "When We Collide", of which his version is an equally beautiful rendition as the original. This album also features the brand new single "Run For Your Life", given and written by the iconic Take That member Gary Barlow. The song is a haunting and melodic creation, with excellent use of a string section to add to the transcendant feel of it, and the chorus both soulful and catchy in its own way.

A brilliant debut album for any artist, this record shows just why Matt Cardle won the talent competition out of thousands of others. (Cat Emerson)