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Posted by: Juan Carlos 26th May 2015, 01:13 AM

Noise11 is http://www.noise11.com/news/new-music-releases-for-may-22-2015-20150521 a new release from Hurts called "Some Kind of Heaven", which will be out on May 27 June 8 according to Amazon Germany is available to purchase now on https://itunes.apple.com/gb/album/some-kind-of-heaven-single/id998621104 and http://www.amazon.co.uk/Some-Kind-Heaven-Hurts/dp/B00YBHQV88/.

Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 26th May 2015, 10:20 AM

OH MY LORD PLEASE COME BACK

IT HAS PREMIERED OMG ITS FAB http://www.josepvinaixa.com/blog/hurts-some-kind-of-heaven/

Posted by: Nick F1 26th May 2015, 08:31 PM

OMG SLAY

Posted by: Suedehead2 26th May 2015, 08:33 PM

I'd love to see them finally have a big hit in their own right. Fingers crossed for some good material.

Posted by: Juan Carlos 27th May 2015, 01:31 AM

The song is really good!

Actually, no. It leaked and, as far as I know, it was in a Russian website.

From http://www.popjustice.com/thenews/hurts-new-single-is-called-some-kind-of-heaven-and-might-be-out-tomorrow/135464/:

Having said that, the OP has been updated with the artwork and its German release through Amazon on June 8, which is the only information out so far.

Posted by: ┌ ╫ ┘ 27th May 2015, 02:51 AM

they could easily have a huge #01 with this i feel...

Posted by: AntoineTTe 27th May 2015, 09:18 PM

Still sounding like a B-list late 80s band.

But the production sounds promising.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 27th May 2015, 10:08 PM

OMG THIS IS AMAZING!

And it better be huge.

Posted by: Noahspike 28th May 2015, 12:14 AM

That's a massive chorus! Really like it on first listen and definitely agree about its hit potential.

Would be great to see Hurts return successfully as I randomly revisited their debut album a few weeks ago and found it much better than I'd remembered. A really well-executed, polished collection of songs - been playing 'Illuminated' in particular a lot ever since . Still never checked out their follow-up but I'm excited to hear more from them based on this.

Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 28th May 2015, 12:45 AM

I've played their sophomore a few times this year, too. Very underrated, even by me. Miracle / Sandman / Somebody to Die For & Heaven are all fantastic and so is their cover of Wonderwall.

@Noah, you should definitely at least check out the singles & Sandman.

Posted by: Noahspike 28th May 2015, 12:51 AM

^ Good to know, will do!

Posted by: Juan Carlos 28th May 2015, 01:09 AM

I don't know how many times I'm going to change the OP, but the song is out on iTunes and Amazon!

Posted by: Henderella 28th May 2015, 06:08 AM

idgi

Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 28th May 2015, 01:28 PM

Official Audio

Posted by: Joe. 28th May 2015, 01:51 PM

Sounds great to me! Their debut album remains amazing.

Posted by: Suedehead2 28th May 2015, 02:29 PM

Why wasn't that our Eurovision entry?

There were stories about them doing Eurovision a few years ago, but it never happened

Posted by: mr_aly 28th May 2015, 02:33 PM

I guess because they want to have a shot at a future career.

Good track! The double repetition of "I found it in you" in the chorus seems slightly lazy, but it's a solid effort from the boys.

Posted by: Joe. 28th May 2015, 02:35 PM

The reason other countries do so much better in Eurovision is because they aren't as snobby with it as us, credible artists never want to get involved. Sweden sent in an artist with current hits in their country. I WISH we could have someone like Hurts, too.

Posted by: Suedehead2 28th May 2015, 02:39 PM

They, sadly, haven't exactly had a stellar career in the UK so far. They have done rather better elsewhere in Europe.

Posted by: Ethan 28th May 2015, 06:22 PM

Loving the more optimistic/upbeat direction 'Some Kind of Heaven' is taking~

Posted by: Henderella 28th May 2015, 07:38 PM

Indeed. Mans and Sanna, the two latest entrants, are pretty much Swedish singing ROYALTY nowadays. Not to mention huge acts constantly come back to the competition. Even here, in Russia, there's really no social stigma about participating in Eurovision. Polina is big here. There were also TATU, Serebro and Dima Bilan.

Brits are just stuck in that endless loop. No good artists to send -> bad position -> no good artists want to participate in Eurovision -> bad position -> etc.

Posted by: Mybelle 28th May 2015, 08:15 PM

I reckon Hurts would do really well at Eurovision.

I love this new song and think it's very summery and catchy. My husband walked behind me whilst I was listening to it though and said 'sounds a bit like Take That though, doesn't it?'

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 3rd June 2015, 01:43 PM

Just playing it non-stop in recent days. The song is as good as ever.

Please also do a shirtless video this time.

Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 22nd June 2015, 02:48 AM

The video looks great but so f***ing creepy I have no idea what it means

Posted by: Mybelle 22nd June 2015, 07:30 AM

I don't get it either, but I'm guessing that was the idea.

Do you reckon it will actually end up as a hit now that there's a video? Such a shame if it doesn't as the video looks pretty expensive and it's their most radio-friendly song I think.

Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 22nd June 2015, 07:35 AM

I think the video has something to do with clones and that guy is chasing Theo because he's ~original~ lol.

No way they have zero chances of another hit, I'm afraid.

Posted by: Vülker 22nd June 2015, 10:08 AM

No, they didn't do Eurovision because the beeb decided to go with Humperdinck instead.
http://www.nme.com/news/hurts/63850

They even showed interest in taking part earlier than that and http://www.eurovisionary.com/eurovision-news/hurts-submit-song-russia instead.

As for SKOH, I loved in on first listen but on second it didn't sound as fresh and it just doesn't sound anything special anymore. I want more tracks like Better Than Love ok thanks bai

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 22nd June 2015, 01:20 PM

Theo is as hot as usual!

Posted by: Mybelle 22nd June 2015, 02:39 PM

He looks absolutely gorgeous in it. Though my daughter saw the video for the first time and was laughing at how he was running in it. She said "he looks gorgeous and then he runs and he's burst that sexy bubble."

Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 22nd June 2015, 04:59 PM

I found his running really sexy, actualy

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 24th June 2015, 03:21 PM

I kinda agree, he looks sexier walking with his pair of steely eyes.

Posted by: Mybelle 24th June 2015, 07:39 PM

Yep, and you're wondering what's going on in that head of his lol

Posted by: Mybelle 1st July 2015, 07:49 PM

Some kind of Heaven is Radio 2's record of the week.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 3rd July 2015, 03:24 PM

which means...? I can't see this bit of promotion alone pushing the single to Top 1000...

Posted by: Mybelle 3rd July 2015, 08:47 PM

They need to do some more promotion I agree, but I was sort of hoping it might at least get them noticed more. Maybe I'm just being optimistic.

Posted by: Vülker 13th July 2015, 03:28 PM

Just walked past Theo at Soho Square

Posted by: HausofKübrick 13th July 2015, 04:36 PM

How have i only just discovered this!? I've loved their previous two eras but just sort of forget this new era had started until now. Such a BIG return and definitely chasing a commercial hit (which they won't get unfortunately ).

Posted by: Suedehead2 13th July 2015, 05:50 PM

No selfie?

Posted by: Vülker 13th July 2015, 06:22 PM

He was talking on the phone and had his day off hipster jacket on so I didn't feel like intruding. :/

Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 13th July 2015, 10:31 PM

Had I'd been me I'd probably have sexually harassed him and gone to jail.

Posted by: Mybelle 14th July 2015, 06:35 AM

Same here and I'm old enough to know better lol

BTW, what's a hipster jacket?

Posted by: Vülker 14th July 2015, 02:55 PM

Basically he was wearing this.

Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 14th July 2015, 03:55 PM

Sheepster.

Posted by: Vülker 14th July 2015, 04:15 PM

Posted by: Mybelle 14th July 2015, 07:20 PM

Thanks very much for explaining what the jacket was

Posted by: Vülker 14th July 2015, 08:23 PM

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 16th July 2015, 02:20 PM

Just freaking brilliant!!

It'll definitely be huge grower for me.

Posted by: Mybelle 16th July 2015, 07:16 PM

It was very good when they sang it live, though I was thinking it would be Nothing will be bigger than us as the next single for some reason.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 13th August 2015, 01:53 PM

They released "Lights" on youtube and it's forgettable crap really. It's the first time I dislike music from Hurts.

Posted by: Suedehead2 22nd August 2015, 04:53 PM

Oh dear, it is pretty poor isn't it? If it's a hit, it will just add insult to injury.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 23rd August 2015, 02:07 AM

I actually appreciate that they try new things with every album they released but I don't think this song is doing it for me. I'd rather want another SKOH sort of smashing tune.

Posted by: Mybelle 24th August 2015, 07:48 PM

I agree exactly with what you're saying. It's catchy, but to be honest it sounds like a rip off of Get Lucky.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 25th August 2015, 02:37 PM

For me it's a rip off of Depeche Mode/PSB smash-up.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 27th August 2015, 04:15 PM

Theo rules the dancefloor!

In fact, just after watching this video, my whole opinion for the song has dramatically changed for the better.

This needs to rule the chart. It's something I've never seen Theo doing before, considering a couple of years ago he said that he can't dance.

Posted by: Mybelle 27th August 2015, 07:52 PM

A truly mental video and myself, daughter and husband all watched it grinning like idiots at Theo really getting into it. He'd make a great Strictly contestant and him being in it would make me watch lol

I actually think it would do well if they released it, but then I noticed today on Facebook they've said it's song called Slow out on 11 September.

https://www.facebook.com/644684188934766/photos/a.644889562247562.1073741829.644684188934766/884852888251227/?type=1&theater

Posted by: Dorothy 3rd September 2015, 08:59 AM

This song is good, I love the cover.
But I prefer their Rolling Stone.

Posted by: Mybelle 11th September 2015, 01:08 PM

Here's a link to the latest song from the album.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQ4xihxBZeA

I'm really confused. Are these singles or just free tracks when you pre-order the album?

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 12th September 2015, 07:54 AM

I think that in this day and age when you find it hard to focus on the singles, album sales is what really counts.

Posted by: Mybelle 13th September 2015, 08:03 AM

For any Hurts UK fans. Sky TV are in the process of trying to find fans to be in the audience for a show. They contacted me through Twitter and are struggling to find UK fans. If any of you are interested then let me know and I can pass your details onto them. The planned TV shoot is Weds 23 September.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 13th September 2015, 12:51 PM

Oh dear, to know that they find it hard to find UK fans is just... heart-breaking.

Posted by: Mybelle 13th September 2015, 07:46 PM

They're approaching fans on Twitter and I happened to be one of the UK based fans. When I said I'd be interested, the assistant producer rang me to discuss it. I said I'd seen on Twitter the other groups fans they are trying to contact for other shows in the series - Rudimental, Take That, Little Mix amongst others. I said that compared to the others Hurts seem an odd one in the mix (not that I'm complaining). He said some of it is down to the artists who are free - but then said that didn't mean Hurts were definitely playing. He was playing his cards close to his chest lol

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 6th October 2015, 03:40 PM

I like it

Posted by: Mybelle 6th October 2015, 07:38 PM

So do I. It's just WOW!

Am I right in thinking only Some Kind of Heaven is an "official" single. Or is Lights too? It's just they were on TV on Sunday promoting Lights.

Posted by: ♡ Heezus Froot ♡ 7th October 2015, 08:46 PM

'Some Kind of Heaven' and 'Lights' are the official singles

I've loved all the songs so far, looking forward to hearing the album

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 9th October 2015, 04:29 AM

The entire album is now on their youtube channel !! But I'll wait a few more days lol.

Posted by: HenEveryTuesday 9th October 2015, 08:18 AM

I didn't really listen to pretty much anything they released yet this era but going through this album now. Rolling Stone is beyond stunning! That instrumental in the chorus! FUCKING MASSIVE *.*

Posted by: Mybelle 16th October 2015, 08:28 PM

Hurts are performing on TFI Friday on Channel 4 next Friday evening.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 17th October 2015, 02:19 PM

Cool !!

By the way, has anyone got any midweek positions?

Posted by: Mybelle 17th October 2015, 04:47 PM

The album entered the charts at number 12 yesterday. I don't think the midweeks is until Monday or Tuesday now.

Posted by: Aled. 17th October 2015, 08:36 PM

Really quite happy with this. It's not as good as Happiness, but it's so much better than Exile (which was probably one of the most disappointing albums I've ever listened to). It's just nice to see they're still capable really. Of the non-singles I really like Wings and Policewoman, and much as it's a blatant sell-out of a track that they shouldn't have gone anywhere near, I can't help but repeatedly go back to Nothing Will Be Bigger Than Us.

Posted by: Kuki Sanban 17th October 2015, 09:18 PM

Slow is actually my life. I am so insanely obsessed with this album it's not even funny.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 21st October 2015, 06:54 AM

#12 is kinda disappointing, but given they have zero promotion I am happy to take any Top 1000 chart positions.

Posted by: Mybelle 21st October 2015, 08:01 PM

Maybe the TFI Friday performance may help the album sales (fingers crossed).

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 25th October 2015, 03:22 AM

I doubt it, and they had a pretty horrid campaign so far. I'd rather release Some kind of Heaven in at the beginning of September, they just left the album release for too long.

Posted by: Mybelle 25th October 2015, 09:21 AM

You're right Red Blooded Man. It put Lights on ITunes, but not very high. I don't mind Lights, but I'm not keen on it sung live as it sounds like Theo struggles with the high notes. I think they should have gone with Nothing will be bigger than Us rather than Lights.

There was talk on Popjustice forum that they reckon Hurts will be dropped by Sony. I really hope they're wrong, but then maybe a different record company would do a better job of promoting them, especially over here in the UK.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 25th October 2015, 12:47 PM

I am not sure who will sign Hurts if they are dropped... I have to say their fanbase is kinda split between Indie and Pop and there seems to be nothing that can bridge that divide.

Posted by: Mybelle 26th October 2015, 08:18 PM

I must be in the minority. I actually like both their Indie and pop stuff. It's actually Theo's voice that I like. He could sing me the Phone Book and I'd be happy.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 30th October 2015, 02:11 PM

Me too ! But I reckon no record company have the faintest idea to market them properly at the moment.

Posted by: Mybelle 30th October 2015, 06:51 PM

I don't think they've had a clue from start to finish with them. Exile was poorly promoted and I feel that Surrender has been just as bad. They released Some kind of heaven without any promotion here in the UK at all. It had the potential of being huge, but instead it bombed here. I'm really hoping they'll release Nothing will be bigger than us and it gets decent promotion, but I'm not holding my breath.

Posted by: HauntedHaus 30th October 2015, 06:57 PM

Finally got round to listening to this, and i think it's a brilliant album! I don't know why some people always look down on "going pop". Pop music is a hard genre to pull off but they've really made it work with this, with some delightful, joyous and sprightly songs. His voice really suits them too! It's a change of direction for them and they've pulled it off, so well done i say!

I understand it may alienate some fans that wanted more of the same from them but being a non-diehard fan i can enjoy and appreciate this as a separate piece of work to their other albums and get a lot from it. Really solid album <3

'Nothing Will Be Bigger Than Us' is splendid

Posted by: slowdown73 30th October 2015, 09:56 PM

The album is great but all the wrong singles have been released with exception of some kind of heaven. What about nothing will be bigger than us?

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 1st November 2015, 02:10 PM

Yeah, it's the obvious choice, I am not sure why they released Light instead, though the video is splendid.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 1st November 2015, 03:44 PM

'Nothing Will Be Bigger Than Us' really has to be a single. It's HUGE.

Posted by: Mybelle 1st November 2015, 07:52 PM

I agree.

Posted by: HausofKubrick 6th November 2015, 06:54 AM

I'm loving this album so much. It might not be as technically solid as the previous two or full of as many ideas but for sheer enjoyment it ranks above those two for me now! A sheer explosion of sound throughout and so enjoyable. On repeat ~

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 7th November 2015, 02:59 PM

Their performance of Lights in a German music show, and Adam's arms...

http://www.zdf.de/ZDFmediathek/beitrag/video/2590772/Hurts-auf-der-aspekte-Buehne-Lights#/beitrag/video/2590772/Hurts-auf-der-aspekte-Buehne-Lights

Posted by: Mybelle 8th November 2015, 08:41 PM

Brilliant performance last night on Ukrainian X Factor. What I would give to see them appear on our British one or even Strictly. I reckon that would be the step up they would need to become better known. It looks like Nothing will be bigger than us may well be the next single.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=znYR1XbfNUY

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 9th November 2015, 03:18 PM

Lol wrong key at "Nothing can be bigger than us", but a superb performance!

Posted by: HausofKubrick 9th November 2015, 06:13 PM

I'd be ecstatic if 'Nothing Will Be Bigger Than Us' is the next single I am absolutely obssessed with it right now <3

Posted by: Mybelle 9th November 2015, 08:42 PM

Ha ha, I hadn't noticed that.



I'm not sure if they've made a video for Wings and that's going to be the single or it's another one like Wish - a video, but not an official single. I was really hoping for Nothing will be bigger than us.


https://www.facebook.com/Hurts-Fan-Club-644684188934766/?fref=ts

It's a couple of posts down on the page.

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 10th November 2015, 02:20 PM

I think by this stage, nothing can revive the album. Roll on to album four, if they can still manage to remain with the label.

Posted by: Mybelle 11th November 2015, 12:26 PM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5y3VomnDPA

Posted by: Red Blooded Man 11th November 2015, 03:43 PM

This is a pretty sad video, especially the reporter asking "is it a pop band trying to be cool?". That's like a strike in my heart.

Posted by: Mybelle 11th November 2015, 09:32 PM

I don't think it's necessarily about Hurts themselves. More that it's an industry where everything is a facade and things aren't what they seem. It's not an industry if you're a fragile person. It sort of got me thinking of the scenario where Jason left Take That. He was a sensitive, deep thinking person and said he felt lonely even when surrounded by people.