Long Way Down is an album defined by its naked emotionality. Unlike the over-produced synth-pop dominating charts at the time, Odell leaned heavily into a piano-led aesthetic that drew comparisons to the dramatic flair of Elton John and the melancholic introspection of Jeff Buckley.
Released on June 24, 2013, via Columbia Records, Tom Odell’s debut album, Long Way Down , was a seismic shift in the British singer-songwriter landscape. Before the polished pop of later years, Odell delivered raw, visceral piano rock. But to truly appreciate the dynamic range of that album—the whisper of a key, the crash of a cymbal, the gravel in his throat—you need the FLAC format. tom odell long way down 2013 deluxe flac