Tom Odell - Black Friday

Tom Odell returns with Black Friday, his sixth studio album and arguably his most liberated work to date. Pressed on heavyweight 180-gram black vinyl, this 2024 release marks a confident new chapter for the platinum-selling artist, who has fully embraced creative autonomy, and it shows in every note.

From the melancholic title track “Black Friday” to the hauntingly introspective “Somebody Else,” the album is a sonic diary of modern love, isolation, and self-discovery. “Answer Phone” delivers soft-spoken vulnerability wrapped in a lo-fi glow, while “Snakes and Ladders” adds a wistful, melodic edge that sticks in your head long after the last chorus fades.

The album’s stripped-back production leans heavily on ambient textures and tender piano work, letting Odell’s voice do most of the heavy lifting - raw, unfiltered, and often close enough to feel like a whispered secret. It’s music that doesn’t just play; it resonates.

Presented in sleek, minimalist packaging that mirrors the record’s emotional core, this 180-gram pressing feels just as intentional as the songs within. Black Friday isn't just another album — it’s a declaration of independence from an artist who’s finally in full control. For fans of honest, heart-spun songwriting, this one’s essential listening.

Tracklist

1. Answer Phone
2. Black Friday
3. Loving You Will Be The Death Of Me
   
4. The Orchestra Tunes Up
   
5. Spinning
   
6. The End Of The Summer
   
7. The Orchestra Takes Flight
   
8. Somebody Else
   
9. Parties
   
10. The Orchestra Is Feeling Tense
    
11. Nothing Hurts Like Love
    
12. Getaway (Voice Note)
    
13. The End