It’s a big year for George Ezra, back on tour and gracing us with new music; Staying At Tamara’s. Four years after his debut album Wanted On Voyage had major success (he was 2014’s third top-selling artist), and with the pressures of releasing an even better record, Ezra has certainly delivered.

In the 18 months it’s taken to release Staying At Tamara’s (named after he rented a room for a month in Barcalona owned by someone named Tamara), Ezra has thrived through the success of previous releases such as Budapest and Blame It On Me. But his latest record shows both maturity and the fact he is still growing up (he’s 24), writing songs about experiences and places he’s been, delivering something very special.

The 11 track listing opens with Pretty Shining People, and his deep vocals draw you in from the very start. It’s a catchy, upbeat number that makes you want to get up and have a little boogey. It’s followed by Don’t Matter Now, the first song released as a single. It’s got a slightly dark undertone but it still draws you in, firstly by the melody, and secondly by the lyrics. It’s a song made for the media-first generation.

It links in perfectly with Get Away, another upbeat number about getting away from all your problems. Only George Ezra can talk about anxiety while almost shoving a jig beat at you – somehow it works, really well.

The song that really stands out, and has already taken the place for summer anthems everywhere is Shotgun. The lyrics, melody and vocals are seemingly flawless. It’s a track which makes you want to hop on a plane somewhere hot and lather on the suncream. The chorus almost seems to take you off guard because you don’t expect it to be so catchy, and the subtle reference to Spongebob Squarepants is genius.

It’s followed by latest single Paradise, an equally upbeat but equally different number. Ezra’s almost baritone voice is part of his identity and so the higher vocals really make your eyebrows raise, it’s brilliant. The repetition of letters and words to emphasise the melody really work, it’s a well mastered track.

All My Love, a conviently named love song is next. A slightly slower number, Ezra’s deep vocals even make ‘deep lagoons’ sound pretty sexy. It’s got a slightly country edge to it thanks to the guitars. The opening instrumentals are airy and almost light in Sugarcoat, they link in perfectly with the title and lyrics. It’s a sweet song and like many of his tracks it makes you want to hop on a plane for an adventure.

Ed Sheeran may have pipped him to the post in 2014 (selling wise), but Hold My Girl certainly gives him a run for his money. A lovely, romantic ballad which slowly builds up, and is so easy to listen to. The lyrics and melody once again seemingly faultless.

Saviour, features Swedish Country stars First Aid Kit. The pre-chorus has an almost rock feel to it before it’s quickly followed by a country inspired chorus you would expect from the collaboration. The harmonies work really well together, and with lyrics like ‘I saw the devil dance with you’ it’s dark yet strangely magical.

The final two tracks are both ballads, the penultimate song Only A Human is the slowest on the record. His vocals seem to go even deeper (if possible) and it’s got some really great instrumentals. The chorus picks up the song just enough so it’s not too slow.

Staying At Tamara’s closes with The Beautiful Dream, the lyrics like the title are dreamy and it’s a swoon song for sure. The female vocals add another dimension to it and it’s a great closing song to a pretty spectacular album.

Ezra has said that he wants his listeners to take this record on their adventures, and he will certainly be supplying the soundtrack to many summer holidays. He makes bluesy music accessible to a wider audience, fusing it with pop and country, something which really forms his identity.

It’s a really lovely album fun of upbeat (and slower) melodies, riveting lyrics and deep vocals. My only critique would be in the way it’s listed; it would have been nice to end on an upbeat number, and it seems almost odd to put all the upbeat songs at the start and slower tracks at the end. But, it’s a minor detail in the big picture (especially if you listen to it on shuffle anyway). A big record and with a sold out tour about to start this album is going to make waves in the chart.