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Posted by: Hayzayy Mar 14 2011, 03:07 PM
This was posted on PopJustice :
Should be getting a lead single by July!
What with her last album not selling as much as the first, only two singles having been released and her last single 'only' getting to #18 on the charts I am very eager to see what kind of sound they are going to go for this time.
Personally I want them to go with the full on pop 'Fight For This Love', 'Promise This' sound. Her lead singles are always the best thing about her album.
Another thing that is going to be interesting this time round is the fact that a US career has been rumoured such a lot. I wonder if this will have more of an 'American' sound.
Also a Rihanna duet has been confirmed, but not recorded yet as far as we know.
Sounds pretty early for me but apparently it's from a reliable poster !
Exciting much, I wasn't expecting her to drop a third album that early
Posted by: THEO. Mar 14 2011, 04:18 PM
As much as I'd like more music from her, I'd prefer Girls Aloud!
Posted by: JAMSHA Mar 14 2011, 04:23 PM
EXCITING 
Could this mean then that, she is after all planning to release in the states before her X Factor launch?
Posted by: Hayzayy Mar 14 2011, 07:29 PM
As much as I'd like more music from her, I'd prefer Girls Aloud!Nicola should release a solo album soon, so even without a Cheryl's album, I don't think a Girls Aloud reunion was on the table for 2011.
Posted by: dannjohn3 Mar 19 2011, 12:26 AM
I have a feeling she's gonna go all dance-pop. I wouldn't be surprised if she did a near-to-rip-off of "On The Floor".
Posted by: Hayzayy Mar 19 2011, 01:43 PM
You mean a rip-off of 'La lambada', right?
Posted by: Carlos V Mar 19 2011, 05:25 PM
I doubt this, so the deadline is in May and the album released in August? it doesn't make any sense. A re-release? maybe, a new album? doubt it.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Mar 19 2011, 06:46 PM
Maybe a deluxe MLR with 8 new tracks ala Fame Monster maybe, with a smiliar thing for the US of A depending on the X Factor.
Be the first one I won't be behind the counter to sell 
Posted by: Carlos V Mar 19 2011, 07:13 PM
Be the first one I won't be behind the counter to sell
So you aren't working at HMV anymore?
Posted by: Gary1 Mar 19 2011, 07:16 PM
I would prefer if she took her time and released it late 2011/Early 2012 instead of rush releasing another album for the sake of it and then giving up on it after 2 singles.
Posted by: Liam Toscano Mar 19 2011, 09:08 PM
Ooh exciting! Maybe a bit soon for a whole new album, 3 albums in a bit less than that many years! I'm thinking/hoping MLR re-release, hopefully something like Cannibal/The Fame Monster (ie essentially an EP) instead 3 or 4 tracks like most.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Mar 19 2011, 09:39 PM
Last day today
Moving on to work for a charity doing something I went to Uni and studied for. Gonna miss the old dog of HMV
Posted by: dannjohn3 Mar 20 2011, 02:14 AM
Quite the opposite, I meant a dance-pop song featuring someone like Pitbull.
Posted by: Hayzayy Mar 20 2011, 02:57 PM
Then you mean "Yeah yeah" part 2.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Mar 20 2011, 04:48 PM
As long as it's anyone but Pitbull! He's got around FAR too much!
Posted by: MR. GaGa May 6 2011, 07:34 PM
it was in the news that Will.i.am is going to REMIX MLR for the USA!
Posted by: Hayzayy Jul 19 2011, 07:05 AM
Some hot news !
Far East Movement have confirmed working with will.i.am and Cheryl in the studio, and Lil Wayne is rumoured to be working with her too.
And according to some guy on Twitter, she said her new music will be a fresh start and will reflect better what she feels.
Bring on album 3 ! 
Posted by: Gary1 Jul 19 2011, 10:42 AM
Doesn't sound too promising. Will.I.Am's production work has gotten awful. His songs sound so dated and they were the worse tracks on MLR. I can see this being another rush release with little input from her.
Posted by: Cremey Jul 19 2011, 10:46 AM
Cheryl + Lil' Wayne? YES PLEASE.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jul 22 2011, 11:12 AM
Can we get Rihanna in there with her too please!
Posted by: Silver Rocket Jul 23 2011, 12:43 AM
I can't say this prospect hugely excites me, 3 Words had three decent songs (Fight For This Love, Rain On Me, Stand Up) and Messy Little Raindrops had one (Yeah Yeah).
For such a high profile star, she sure gets loads of awful songs that sound like cheap handed down demos that nobody wanted. I do hope they finally correct this for the third album...
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jul 23 2011, 07:54 PM
3 Words was pretty solid, but I have to agree with MLR. I've never really connected to it very well. I've probably actually played Insatiable more since the dust settled so to speak. How The FLood got a release ahead of Yeah Yeah will forever puzzle me!
Posted by: Jimmie Jul 25 2011, 01:48 PM
I actually preferred MLR I must be one of the only ones then. I thought it was far more consistant and showed some great development in Cheryl's vocals (Haters don't even bother responding to that point 
) Happy Tears was amazing and should have seen a release.
Posted by: Liаm Jul 25 2011, 02:03 PM
MLR is deffo better, the only song I really dislike is Live Tonight, whereas on 3 Words Heaven and Make Me Cry were both awful. Plus MLR has the amazingness of Promise This, The Flood, Waiting, Yeah Yeah and Happy Tears, do that wins 
Posted by: THEO. Jul 25 2011, 02:22 PM
'Messy Little Raindrops' was pretty crap, if I'm being honest. There were about four good songs on it, and I was majorly disappointed at the lack of direction for it. '3 Words' is pretty consistent throughout, with many more highlights.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jul 25 2011, 08:30 PM
Be the first one I won't be behind the counter to sell
Well let's erase the past 4 months
I left Bauer Media's Cash For Kids (great experience, just didn't work out for me, still love the charity though), and have returned to hmv Bring on Cheryl #3 and Nicola 
Posted by: dannjohn3 Jul 25 2011, 08:34 PM
The problem with both albums is how they were clearly rushed. "3 Words" moreso, whilst "Messy Little Raindrops" seems like other peoples leftovers.
Posted by: Jimmie Jul 25 2011, 10:44 PM
I left Bauer Media's Cash For Kids (great experience, just didn't work out for me, still love the charity though), and have returned to hmv Bring on Cheryl #3 and Nicola Congratulations on your Job
I think I would be loony with the releases and suggest to people on the till, "Oh Cheryl has an album out, buy it" etc accompanied with a dashing smile of course I don't see them as rushed just some tracks are quite poor in quality. In that case I seem to love other peoples leftovers
Posted by: Silver Rocket Jul 27 2011, 09:34 PM
EXACTLY! I'm so glad someone finally agrees. The majority of them sound so cheap and rush produced, and like other people's leftover demos slightly polished up.
Posted by: Slick Jul 27 2011, 10:00 PM
For once I agree with you Mr Negativity. Both albums reek of laziness and Cheryl just singing over somebody's reject demo - especially her second album. Having said that, there are at least five songs on each album I really like, but she is capable of far better (and if she isn't, the team behind her certainly are.)
Posted by: dannjohn3 Jul 29 2011, 09:14 PM
I feel both albums were recorded in like June, and finished by August. The second album is deffo leftovers.
Posted by: hofverberg Aug 6 2011, 01:43 PM
3 Words was by no means a great album, but was well produced had great singles. Some fillers, but the fillers weren't bad per se.
Messy Little Raindrops on the other hand was a lazy follow up with approx only one very good song (Promise This). Rest sounded like demos, leftovers or were just bland. I connected with some songs (Promise This, The Flood, Yeah Yeah Yeah, Raindrops, Hummingbird) but all the songs except the first two mentioned I can't listen to anymore because they're so outdated already.
I love Cheryl, but her solo albums have been pretty much under expectations! So hopefully the third one will make her credible once again (if she even can become credible again)
Posted by: Matt Aloud Aug 7 2011, 07:16 PM
I think I would be loony with the releases and suggest to people on the till, "Oh Cheryl has an album out, buy it" etc accompanied with a dashing smile of course I don't see them as rushed just some tracks are quite poor in quality. In that case I seem to love other peoples leftovers
Thank you!
A dashing smile Shall have to whip out my Girls Aloud lanyard again 
Posted by: Jimmie Aug 14 2011, 08:54 PM
A dashing smile Shall have to whip out my Girls Aloud lanyard again You have a Girls Aloud one?! Where does one acquire one of these? Or does MHV distribute them to staff?
Posted by: Matt Aloud Aug 14 2011, 10:11 PM
It's the one's from the tours. I had the OOC one on for the Messy Little Raindrops release
Posted by: THEO. Aug 18 2011, 01:47 PM
Cheryl Cole is set to collaborate with David Guetta.
The British singer wants to become a star in the US so her manager, Black Eyed Peas star will.i.am, has arranged for her to work with the French super producer on new material.
A source told the Daily Mirror newspaper: "Cheryl will be a top solo star in the US is will.i.am has anything to do with it. The man is so well connected and he sleeps, breathes and eats music.
"He has a studio at home in which he is trying out new sounds for Cheryl. He wants the best and is very picky. David is an old friend and has produced some of the best dance anthems of the past few years, so it's a good place to start."
David - who has created tracks for the likes of Rihanna, Madonna, Snoop Dogg and Blacked Eyed Peas - recently revealed he had made a song he was giving to will.i.am for him to use for one of his artists.
He said: I made a song the other day and it was such a good fit for him and his artists. We're always in touch."
Cheryl has been working on new tracks in Los Angeles, although she has vowed her third studio album won't be released until her team feel it is perfect.
I'm quite intrigued by this, hopefully it's a good song (as David tends to give his best tracks to the ladies; 'Titanium', 'When Love Takes Over'), so if it works, then it will be great! This is the first time I've actually been looking forward to the third album, I seriously hope it doesn't disappoint.
Posted by: Liаm Aug 18 2011, 02:05 PM
Should be great, as Theo said, his best songs are usually given to the ladies so hopefully the same is true for Cheryl!
Posted by: Matt Aloud Aug 18 2011, 04:50 PM
Sounds like we could be waiting a while for the album which is no bad thing. At least Nicola can help fill any wait
Posted by: THEO. Aug 18 2011, 04:54 PM
Seeing as this actually seems to happening, I'm going to pin this topic, if that's okay with you, Matt?
Posted by: Matt Aloud Aug 18 2011, 04:57 PM
I don't know like, the power might rush up to your head
Posted by: Jimmie Aug 29 2011, 03:03 PM
David Guetta and Cheryl Musical genius shall be created, I hope. She could have a big chart hit.
Posted by: liamk97 Sep 19 2011, 08:10 PM
David Guetta said the Cheryl Cole collaboration rumours were false Was on radio news
Posted by: Carlos V Sep 29 2011, 02:40 AM
Cheryl s working with Alex Da Kid! so now we have in that list Far East Movement, Taio Cruz, Wayne Wilkins and Alex Da Kid
http://alexdakid.com/
Amazing songs he produced
Posted by: THEO. Sep 29 2011, 02:42 PM
Oh my god! If that is true, I expect GREAT things - being the producer of 'Love the Way You Lie' and whatnot. Hopefully be another epic ballad from Cheryl, but with more percussion like 'Parachute'!
I've also seen Cheryl tweeting a lot more frequently about recording this, so this might mean they've only just begun, or they're coming to the end... 
Posted by: THEO. Oct 1 2011, 04:00 PM
Aaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrggggggggghhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!
Sshhhhhhhhh Cheryl Da Kid is coming !!!!.... LMAO
Good to see confirmation from the Lady herself
Posted by: Liаm Oct 1 2011, 04:03 PM
WOAH. Cheryl + Alex Da Kid can only = epic! So excited for this album, with all the collabs it's shaping up to be brilliant!
Posted by: Jimmie Oct 6 2011, 05:32 PM
The album is shaping up to be pretty great by the sounds of it. I loved the first two so anything better and I will literally melt with excitement.
Posted by: Marina Hurts Oct 6 2011, 05:50 PM
If you loved her first two albums then you're definitely going to love this one, although I don't think she'll every make a good album.
Posted by: Conderella Oct 7 2011, 07:40 PM
Oh no, I thought she's given up on music altogether?!
Posted by: Cremey Oct 8 2011, 02:58 AM
F UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU.
Cannee wait for Cheryl Da Kid.
Posted by: AV102 Oct 17 2011, 03:14 PM
Will this be released before Christmas
Posted by: Marina Hurts Oct 17 2011, 04:57 PM
Uhmmm, no. Sorry.
Posted by: Carlos V Oct 19 2011, 01:58 PM
She's working with Jim Beanz http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Beanz
So the producers/writers confirmed so far are: Alex Da Kid, Taio Cruz, Far East Movement, Wayne Wilkins and Jim Beanz. Livvi Franc is involved in a couple of songs (writing)
I think the first single could be ready around February/March
Posted by: THEO. Nov 12 2011, 11:00 PM
I love it @CherylCole
Cheryl Cole
@AlexDaKid yeah so do I.. :-)
Really looking forward to hearing the track she's done with him
Posted by: THEO. Nov 22 2011, 08:42 PM
Maybe sooner than you think!!!
RT @RaniRaizada @CherylCole When r u gonna give us a new song? I love u!!Posted by: Slick Nov 23 2011, 08:49 AM
I saw that too. If I think TOMORROW do I get it today?
Posted by: Jonjo Nov 24 2011, 04:04 PM
'Fight For This Love' part 2 or NOTHING PLEASE Although anything like '3 Words' - the album - and I'll be happy.
Posted by: AV102 Dec 16 2011, 07:57 AM
Taio Cruz said in an interview that he has Written 3 songs for Cheryls New album
Posted by: THEO. Dec 16 2011, 05:21 PM
And hopefully 0 of them appear on it
Posted by: Davidson Dec 16 2011, 08:33 PM
But 'Stand Up' is my favourite Cheryl song, although I think he has got more generic/predictable since then.
Posted by: Carlos V Dec 17 2011, 05:34 PM
I'm sure they'll be there...
So she has been working in this 3rd album since January, not rushed this time.
Posted by: Davidson Dec 17 2011, 07:34 PM
So she has been working in this 3rd album since January, not rushed this time.
I am glad, as I quite liked '3 Words', although there was a lot of filler and the follow up was lazy and rushed, not a single song that I listen to nowadays. I would like to have a good pop album from Cheryl, as '3 Words' did show some promise, despite it being a bit fillerish. I think she can do it this time, now she isn't rushed off her feet.
Posted by: Tommy Jan 8 2012, 10:51 AM
According to the Daily Star Sunday, Chezza is set to release her first music from her third album in March.
“Cheryl’s almost finished her third album and she’s confident it’s her best by far,” a source blabbed to the newspaper. “She’s just putting the finishing touches to it before a release date is scheduled.
“But the plan is to have a single out by spring, possibly as early as March.”
The record, the third solo release from the Girls Aloud star, will feature work from will.i.am and Taio Cruz.
“She’s really taken her time for this one and feels so positive about the music,” the insider added.
Read more: http://tellymix.co.uk/reality-tv/68188-cheryl-cole-to-release-new-music-in-march.html#ixzz1irYTuoU6
Posted by: Liаm Jan 8 2012, 10:57 AM
So we'll be hearing the single later this month? EXCITE!
Posted by: Silver Rocket Jan 8 2012, 11:11 AM
Going by that it sounds like she's gone for a re-hash of 3 Words, hopefully she hasn't used leftovers of that era like she blatantly did for the second album.
Posted by: Carlos V Jan 8 2012, 11:52 PM
re-hash of 3 words? how exactly? she has been working in this album since January 2010... 1 year ago.
Posted by: -Jay- Jan 9 2012, 04:55 AM
^ "will feature work from will.i.am and Taio Cruz".
Hopefully all involved will have upped their game this time.
Posted by: Carlos V Jan 9 2012, 02:13 PM
Hopefully all involved will have upped their game this time.
But on 3 Words there was only 1 song from Taio, and "Break Your Heart" wasn't included because the head of Polydor thought it was too similar to Heartbreaker...
Posted by: -Jay- Jan 10 2012, 01:05 AM
Yes, I know about all of that. Remember it's not me who's fearing it'll be a rehash, I'm just posting what I presume is the thought process behind the rehash comment. They're two artists who made up more than 50% of her debut album, even though it was mainly will.i.am and just one Taio song.
Posted by: AltheGreat Jan 10 2012, 10:13 PM
Yet another article on Digital Spy today regarding the rumoured Rihanna collab, so hope this comes to fruition.
Posted by: AltheGreat Jan 15 2012, 05:59 PM
Cheryl has followed Calvin Harris whilst in L.A. - is he working on the album?! Seriously can't wait to hear some results now. Roll on first single.
Posted by: Hayzayy Jan 17 2012, 08:25 PM
Kimberley has confirmed on Twitter the third album is on its way ! She said she listened to a preview of it and it sounds exciting ! She was dancing to it so it must be good !
Posted by: aprilj Jan 29 2012, 07:27 PM
Cheryl Cole to debut new single on 'The Voice'?
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/s154/the-voice-uk/news/a362680/cheryl-cole-to-debut-new-single-on-the-voice.html
Surprise surprise! It was always going to happen when will.i.am was made a coach!
Posted by: pippa Jan 30 2012, 11:58 AM
Cheryl always gets such great promotion and big tv shows which i believe have been the main contribution to her success. I dont think her material is any better than Nicola Roberts or Nadine Coyle but unfortunatly Cheryl has a far better marketing and promotion team behind her which has resulted in her outselling her band members. Her popularity seemed to have wained for her 2nd album and considering she has been out of the press for a while now and no longer has X Factor exposure i do think the 3rd album could possibly sell less than her 2nd.
Posted by: Martyn Jan 30 2012, 12:43 PM
This will be her "come-back" though. Having not released anything since The Flood in January 2011. I think it will be all over everywhere when she releases the first single from the album.
Posted by: pippa Jan 31 2012, 01:54 PM
Will she sustain it though after the lead single? Cheryl managed it very well with the first album but the complete opposite for the second album.
Posted by: Propilot87 Jan 31 2012, 07:05 PM
I think they should have at least tried with a third single, there was no reason not to, Yeah Yeah or Everyone would have probably done better than The Flood. Hopefully they'll do at least 3 singles for this album.
Posted by: Lukuzz Jan 31 2012, 07:13 PM
Really looking forward to hearing some new material, just been listening to her first two albums.
Posted by: Carlos V Feb 2 2012, 11:54 PM
There was a reason she stopped promoting in December, she wasn't ok. One of the producers of Everyone said on twitter Cheryl wasn't in a good mental place (and then he deleted the tweet but fans managed to capture it). I don't think they should have forced her to reappear that soon after she got ill but I guess some people have different priorities and it's money > health
Posted by: Propilot87 Feb 3 2012, 04:08 AM
I wasn't aware she was ill, i always just figured they stopped promo for the album because The Flood only got low top 20 and they didn't want to put anything else out and risk it doing worse than The Flood.
Posted by: Carlos V Feb 15 2012, 01:51 PM
The album is fianlly finished! Cheryl tweeted about it
Posted by: Hayzayy Feb 15 2012, 04:44 PM
Hurrah !
Posted by: Slick Feb 16 2012, 01:38 PM
Hurrah indeed. I've listened to her solo stuff quite a bit lately. I am really rather looking forward to a new album!
Posted by: Jimmie Mar 1 2012, 09:11 PM
She has been tweeting new lyrics apparently! I don't think I can contain my excitement any longer, we have to hear new stuff soon. Just have too!
Posted by: Umi Mar 1 2012, 09:24 PM
Oh I forgot about those. They make me 90% sure it's a will.i.am track. Awful lyrics about the bass and stuff just screams him. Don't know if the public want a Big Fat Bass/T.H.E from Cheryl.
Posted by: MelodiVÜLKivalen Mar 1 2012, 09:29 PM
PUT THE BASS IN MY FACE!!
HAHAHHAHHAHA 
Oh Chezza, what the hell?
Posted by: Jimmie Mar 1 2012, 09:32 PM
I actually thought she was referring to the fish when I first read it
Posted by: MelodiVÜLKivalen Mar 1 2012, 09:42 PM
LOL!
Posted by: Matt Aloud Mar 1 2012, 10:00 PM
Posted by: Carlos V Mar 4 2012, 04:47 PM
According to Dean Piper the producer of her first single is Calvin Harris:
http://deanpiper.com/2012/03/03/cheryl-cole-plans-her-big-comeback-with-a-little-help-from-calvin-harris/
http://www.muumuse.com/2012/03/cheryl-cole-to-return-with-calvis-harris-for-third-album.html/
They're following each other on twitter
Posted by: THEO. Mar 4 2012, 07:53 PM
Hmm, not sure how I feel about that. "We Found Love" is amazing for what the genre that it is, but it felt like the natural next direction for Rihanna. However with Cheryl, even though that sound will feel like a progression for her, it may be a bit too extreme for her 'hardcore' fans, especially as she hasn't released any particularly dancey tracks. Also, it seems Calvin's music is already starting to deteriorate, having heard his new song with Ne-Yo (and of course Tinchy Stryder's awful 'song' released last year).
Posted by: Liаm Mar 5 2012, 12:30 PM
Apparently Cheryl has recorded a 'mid-tempo urban ballad' written by Lana Del Rey which is tipped to be a single
Posted by: AV102 Mar 5 2012, 02:29 PM
Polydor/Fashination are trying to decide the first single.
Posted by: Jonjoria Mar 5 2012, 02:59 PM
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/s154/the-voice-uk/news/a362680/cheryl-cole-to-debut-new-single-on-the-voice.html
Surprise surprise! It was always going to happen when will.i.am was made a coach!
) Whether Will was on the show or not, I'm pretty sure she would have been given a slot. She would bring in the viewers, especially with it being the "rival" show to X Factor, in which she used to judge.But promotion is promotion and in this day and age where music shows are pretty dead, to get a promotional slot on anything will be a big thing. Also, Will is only doing his job as a manager and getting her these slots, which is what managers are supposed to do aha.
Posted by: Hayzayy Mar 5 2012, 03:39 PM
) Whether Will was on the show or not, I'm pretty sure she would have been given a slot. She would bring in the viewers, especially with it being the "rival" show to X Factor, in which she used to judge.But promotion is promotion and in this day and age where music shows are pretty dead, to get a promotional slot on anything will be a big thing. Also, Will is only doing his job as a manager and getting her these slots, which is what managers are supposed to do aha.
Exactly, what's wrong with using your "relations" to get a promotionnal show on a very commercial show?
Plus she would get a slot on any show in the UK, I don't think she would need will.i.am for that. I'm sure the BBC will be happy with the "The Voice gets to premiere Cheryl's new single instead of X Factor" kind of headlines.
Anyway, I HOPE most of those speculations are true : Calvin, Lana, ... too much great collaborations on this album! It better be true.
Plus I remember Cheryl actually tweeted about "Video games" a long time before it got big in the UK, maybe she was already working with Lana at that time? Who knows...
Posted by: THEO. Mar 5 2012, 04:03 PM
I doubt that's the reason, if so, they are we to expect that she's been working with Gotye as well?
Posted by: Jonjoria Mar 5 2012, 04:13 PM
I have big hopes for the Calvin songs actually. Cheryl has always had that sound and tone to her voice that would perfectly fit a dance/trance track. We heard the potential in 'Waiting' (one of 3 highlights from the last album for me). So I'm looking forward to those songs more.
Posted by: Hayzayy Mar 5 2012, 04:17 PM
I think she might leave clues on Twitter. Like the people she follows and such (I don't think she would follow Calvin Harris if she wasn't working with him for example).
Plus Lana is on the same label so it might help as well
Posted by: Jimmie Mar 5 2012, 07:14 PM
I think Cheryl would be perfect for Dance/Club music, she is regularly played on the gay scene nightclubs and its perfect for clubs, still hear 'Promise This' and 'Fight For This Love' quite regularly (Nothing to do with my requests, promise ) Plus they have been quite upbeat, I think that is where Cheryl has ben stronger really and she needs to change her sound. She can't just go round releasing the same type music as her previous albums, fans could get bored and we want to see progression from Cheryl!
Posted by: Carlos V Mar 5 2012, 10:06 PM
Or with Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs? LOL, she tweeted about Garden before it was the Nokia Lumia song.
Posted by: LMFAO! Mar 13 2012, 06:12 PM
Well Cheryl has confirmed that she's close to shooting the video for the first single from the album, so we should hear the single in the next week or two!
Posted by: Jimmie Mar 13 2012, 10:51 PM
Gasped so loud in a lecture reading that on twitter! So excited ah, maybe they will launch the single and video at similar times then if she is planning the video before the radio premier!
Posted by: -Jay- Mar 14 2012, 03:21 PM
Exciting, can't wait to hear the single! It's felt like it's been a long time coming.
The last album era was over in a flash, so hopefully this one gives us at least three singles. Then ends just in time for the reunion.
Posted by: AV102 Mar 15 2012, 01:02 PM
Im reading on a load of sites that the 1st single is produced by both Calvin Harris and Will.i.am. Hopefully it sounds nothing like Britneys Big Fat Bass or The Hardest Thing
Posted by: Matt Aloud Mar 16 2012, 10:17 AM
If it goes by the standards of We Found Love and T.H.E. add a dash of Cheryl, I shall be HAPPY!
Posted by: Jimmie Mar 16 2012, 07:17 PM
This lack of news and then her teasing is just KILLING ME.
Posted by: Lophorina Mar 17 2012, 12:11 PM
cant wait !!!
Posted by: Slick Mar 17 2012, 11:50 PM
EXCITE. It's only since all of these new single rumours have started that I've realised just HOW much of a Cheryl fan I am. I want something epic, or failing that something new kinda quickly plsthx.
Posted by: Hayzayy Mar 20 2012, 11:35 AM
"This is war" is apparently a confirmed track for the album, not sure it is the single though.
Posted by: AV102 Mar 20 2012, 10:28 PM
Yes and its produced by Jim Beanz
Posted by: Jimmie Mar 22 2012, 03:21 PM
Rumours that "Screw You" will be the debut single from the album
Posted by: -Jay- Mar 22 2012, 06:21 PM
https://twitter.com/#!/supersonicpr/status/182868607963897857/photo/1
Picture of the album sampler!
Posted by: Jimmie Mar 22 2012, 07:34 PM
Picture of the album sampler!
*DIES*
Posted by: THEO. Mar 22 2012, 10:21 PM
I guess they have or are close to finishing the whole thing then! It's all come around so quickly, but I can't wait to hear new music anyway!
Posted by: LMFAO! Mar 23 2012, 07:50 PM
Just heard the 'Screw You' demo, amazing!
Really hope it's the right track & ends up on the album!
Definitely a #1!!
Here's the link: http://srfcole.tumblr.com/post/19795333428/audio-potential-new-cheryl-cole-song-screw-you
Posted by: Mikeyjosh Mar 23 2012, 11:50 PM
Ok I really hope that isn't the single to launch this era, I hate it
Posted by: Davidson Mar 24 2012, 12:44 PM
I can't really tell with the LQ. I think I really like it though
Posted by: Liаm Mar 24 2012, 01:04 PM
I won't fully judge as it's in LQ, but it sounds potentially amazing Surely a big hit anyway, it sounds very current and a nice progression on from what Cheryl has done previously!
Posted by: Umi Mar 24 2012, 05:47 PM
Now that Tulisa's done the whole "UK female copies We Found Love" thing first I'm hoping Cheryl dumps the Calvin stuff or at least doesn't lead with it.
Posted by: Carlos V Mar 24 2012, 06:09 PM
If Cheryl's song is good the she shouldn't dump it, at the end of the day Tulisa's song is really bad.
Posted by: Umi Mar 24 2012, 10:14 PM
The press will jump on her for "trendchasing" though. Especially as Tulisa basically had her role on X Factor last year and it will look like Cheryl's trying to copy her younger, newer replacement. Plus between Calvin himself and RiRi I have all the Calvin productions I need right now.
Posted by: Carlos V Mar 25 2012, 02:26 PM
lol, as if they would when everybody knows We Found Love is from Calvin and he has worked with Cheryl, not Tulisa. So if someone is copying another is Tulisa copying Rihanna... and again, her song is shit so who cares?
Posted by: Umi Mar 25 2012, 03:55 PM
The MEDIA care. Since when have they been reasonable, logical people?
Posted by: Carlos V Mar 25 2012, 06:16 PM
If the song is good then why I should care about that? so it's better if the song is not on the album even if it's good just because that nobody called Tulisa made a song similar to WFL?
If the song is shit I don't want it in the album but not because of Tulisa but because it's a bad song.
Posted by: Umi Mar 25 2012, 06:35 PM
Na, it's just a reason for her not to use it as the lead single mainly. But also I don't really want it on the album because I'm bored of Calvin.
Posted by: LMFAO! Apr 4 2012, 04:29 PM
Can't wait for 'Call My Name'
Posted by: -Jay- Apr 14 2012, 12:13 AM
A friend of mine teased that the album title has three words to it, and the first word is 'A' lol.
Posted by: Vülker Apr 14 2012, 01:45 AM
A Better Album
A New Beginning
A Public Affair
A Louette Ette
A Girl Alone
...
Posted by: Johnny Apr 14 2012, 10:07 PM
So so exicted for this. Better be worth the wait! No shit like the last album please. One of the worst albums I've ever bought and I love Cheryl.
Posted by: billy. Apr 18 2012, 01:21 PM
Album is called 'A Million Lights', me likey!
Posted by: ♫ Boyan ♫ Apr 18 2012, 01:22 PM
NEW ALBUM
A MILLION LIGHTS - JUNE 18
Posted by: Hayzayy Apr 18 2012, 01:48 PM
I love this title ! Colour me excited !!!
Posted by: LMFAO! Apr 18 2012, 03:07 PM
Love the title 'A Million Lights' 
Posted by: Lukuzz Apr 18 2012, 03:27 PM
Best titles yet, Really excited for this now! Can't wait till Friday!
Posted by: THEO. Apr 18 2012, 03:29 PM
That's a really nice title! Her best yet, not that it's difficult (3 Words is okay, but a bit cliché).
Posted by: THEO. Apr 20 2012, 11:02 AM
Lana Del Rey confirms on Radio 1 Live Lounge that Cheryl is recording a song she's written: "It's perfect for her, she really likes it".
Posted by: Matt Aloud Apr 21 2012, 08:56 PM
Well it wasn't ever going to be hard to beat the name Messy Little Raindrops
Posted by: Propilot87 Apr 21 2012, 09:05 PM
Love the title! I wonder if there will be a song on the album with the same name?
Posted by: AltheGreat Apr 22 2012, 01:54 PM
Arena tour? Yes please!
http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/news/a377810/cheryl-cole-for-autumn-arena-tour.html
Posted by: Hayzayy Apr 22 2012, 07:36 PM
Oh my !
I'll buy tickets the SECOND they go on sales if she does a UK tour ! EXCITING !
Posted by: Matt Aloud Apr 25 2012, 11:31 AM
There's a deluxe version available to preorder on the system at work
Posted by: THEO. Apr 25 2012, 03:39 PM
I saw that recently, as much as I'd like bonus songs, I'd prefer to just have one longer album rather than two versions of it.
Cheryl basically confirmed the tour on The Chris Moyles Show this morning, which is great news! I'd love to see it; despite her not being the best vocally, she'll be sure to put on a great show.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Apr 25 2012, 04:02 PM
Cheryl basically confirmed the tour on The Chris Moyles Show this morning, which is great news!
I'd love to see it; despite her not being the best vocally, she'll be sure to put on a great show.Can't wait
I just wish we knew when as I need to book my holidays PRETTY sharpish!
Posted by: THEO. May 3 2012, 04:19 PM
Cheryl's confirmed that there will be between 16-18 songs on the deluxe edition! Hopefully at least 13 on the standard then.
Posted by: Lukuzz May 3 2012, 06:39 PM
Makes a nice change from the 11/12 on the previous 2, hoping that there all of good standard!
Posted by: Johnny May 3 2012, 07:26 PM
Unless the songs are all of amazing quality then I'd much rather just have the standard 11 or 12. Not another album full of filler this time please.
Posted by: Slick May 3 2012, 07:35 PM
I will take the 5/6/7 filler songs if the rest of the album (ie. the 12 main tracks) are all GOOD. None of this Hummingbird, Let's Get Down, Happy Hour nonsense please Ms Cole.
Posted by: Johnny May 3 2012, 07:43 PM
Well after buying 'Messy Little Raindrops' and only liking two tracks, I'd quite like her to come up with a decent album with minimum filler. Girls Aloud always mangaed to release amazing albums with not much shite on there. Surely she should be able to now with Will.i.am helping her and the connection's she has. We'll see.
Posted by: Slick May 3 2012, 07:48 PM
That is exactly my point. Both of her albums have been patchy so I'm not expecting a lot from this one. If she can produce 12 good tracks and bung on a few shittier ones for the deluxe then that's a step-up from 3 Words and Messy Little Raindrops as far as I'm concerned.
Posted by: Johnny May 3 2012, 08:02 PM
I feel like it might actually happen this album so I'll be pissed if it doesn't. She needs to bring it! I'll be listening before I buy it. Won't make the same mistake twice.
Posted by: AV102 May 16 2012, 12:57 PM
She has recorded a duet with wretch 32
Posted by: THEO. May 17 2012, 03:03 PM
New song confirmed for 'A Million Lights': 'Girl In The Mirror'
EDIT: Cheryl tweeted some of the lyrics for it back in March!
#DearGirlInTheMirror.. Pls do not start with your crap today! Im not in the mood thanks. Yours Sincerely the girl sitting directly facing u
Posted by: Slick May 22 2012, 07:52 PM
I don't know if this has been heard before, but here's Love Killer:
http://soundcloud.com/cherylcolemusic/love-killer/s-S0clz
As usual, Cheryl's voice ruins it but I love the production.
Posted by: Lukuzz May 22 2012, 08:06 PM
4th track heard and 4th track loved, going well so far. Maybe this will be my first album of hers that I become addicted to!
Posted by: Carlos V May 22 2012, 09:32 PM
http://soundcloud.com/cherylcolemusic/love-killer/s-S0clz
As usual, Cheryl's voice ruins it but I love the production.
Her voice is good in here.
You just don't like her voice so it seems there is not point in hearing her tracks.
Posted by: dannjohn3 May 23 2012, 12:03 AM
I like "Love Killer". Slightly repetitive though.
PS where's the album cover/tracklist?
Posted by: Slick May 23 2012, 01:03 AM
You just don't like her voice so it seems there is not point in hearing her tracks.
Thank you for your opinion Carlos, but unlike you it appears I am capable of liking an artist as well as being constructive about their weak points.
Posted by: Jonjoria May 23 2012, 02:24 AM
I love the production on it. But the vocals remind me so much of 'Better To Lie' from her last album, so the melody of the vocals don't seem to go with the melody of the track (if that makes sense?)
Posted by: ♫ Boyan ♫ May 23 2012, 07:04 PM
Love Killer
Posted by: Liаm May 23 2012, 07:09 PM
Not really feeling it (sorry Carlos don't lynch me). It's alright but I'm not a huge fan of the dubstep-lite thing and like Jonjo said the vocals feel unsuited to the track as a whole.
Posted by: Martyn May 24 2012, 11:02 AM
Tracklist!
1. Under The Sun
2. Call My Name
3. Craziest Things (Ft Will.I.Am)
4. Girl In The Mirror
5. A Million Lights
6. Screw You
7. Love Killer
8. Ghetto Baby
9. Sexy Den A Mutha
10. Mechanics of the Heart
11. All Is Fair
Deluxe Edition:
12. Boys Lie
13. One Thousand
14. Telescope
15. Last One Standing
Posted by: THEO. May 24 2012, 11:24 AM
Hopefully that looks like there's no Wretch 32 duet then! There was always going to be a will.i.am feature - I only liked one of them from Messy Little Raindrops ("Live Tonight"), so hopefully it's a step-up from those. I'll hopefully be purchasing the deluxe edition!
Posted by: Slick May 24 2012, 11:25 AM
Artwork:
STOP TRYING TO MAKE 'CHERYL' HAPPEN.
Posted by: THEO. May 24 2012, 11:31 AM
That is beautiful! She looks so good, and I love the editing of it! I'm not really bothered about her dropping her surname, but that font looks great on its own without any other text.
Posted by: Hayzayy May 24 2012, 11:58 AM
She looks so good, and I love the editing of it! I'm not really bothered about her dropping her surname, but that font looks great on its own without any other text.This !
I LOVE this cover ! This is a step in the right direction after MLR !
First time I saw it I was like, WOOOOW SHE DELIVERED ! Then I see she gets many negative comments for the cover, so I don't know, maybe it's just me thinking it looks ACE ! The bright typo, and the fact she's kinda hiding herself from the light with her hand look great considering the album title ("A million lights"). It's like they say "there's no need for the album title on the cover because visually there are many references to it"
I love she's just CHERYL, and the tattoo being featured, they do everything to get "Chezza from the block" back, great.
And I love that we are getting 15 tracks this era (16 if we count "Make you go"), yay !
On her official page, she doesn't mention the featurings in the tracklist (will.i.am isn't mentionned on "Craziest things") ! I do like Wretch 32 so I'd be happy with him featuring on "Screw you"!
Posted by: Slick May 24 2012, 12:07 PM
I've heard people say it looks cheap, which I suppose I cannot really deny, but it is SUCH a huge jump up from her last cover. It's eye-catching, bold, she looks really good and you can already get a sense of the type of music that'll be on it by looking at the cover. I think it's pretty well-designed in that sense.
Posted by: Liаm May 24 2012, 12:11 PM
'Sexy Den A Mutha'?
Lovely artwork though, and the album is sounding good so far!
Posted by: Carlos V May 24 2012, 12:11 PM
3 Words artwork >>>>>>>>> AML >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> MLR
Why is not A Million Lights on the cover?
Posted by: ✞✞✞ May 24 2012, 12:23 PM
Artwork + song titles = HILARITY. Oh CHERYL.
Posted by: Slick May 24 2012, 12:24 PM
I have to admit titles such as 'Ghetto Baby' and 'Sexy Den A Mutha' do not fill me with confidence.
Posted by: ¿ CHARLIE ? May 24 2012, 12:42 PM
Horrible cover, what is with that font?
Posted by: Joseph_MJF_1D May 24 2012, 12:52 PM
Sexy Den A Mutha sounds awful, but never judge a book by its cover and all that. The artwork looks really nice I think.
Posted by: Jáhq May 24 2012, 02:34 PM
I love the cover, I think it's her best one yet and it's ridiculous how good it is compared to 'Messy Little Raindrops'. I really like the font and how it's alone, don't mind that they're making "Cheryl" happen.
Posted by: Umi May 24 2012, 04:34 PM
I like the cover well enough but I really cannot see past the horror that is 'Sexy Den A Mutha' right now. WHAT IS THAT.
Posted by: Martyn May 24 2012, 05:27 PM
I don't even know how to say that last word.
Posted by: THEO. May 24 2012, 06:22 PM
It's pronounced "mother" I'm not really bothered about song titles; they rarely tell you about the song (unless it's "Swagger Jagger"). The rest of them without use of deviant spelling/slang all seem like good titles, but they could be bad songs and vice versa!
Posted by: Carlos V May 24 2012, 07:40 PM
Guetto Baby is the Lana del Rey song, Sexy den a Mutha was produced and written by Taio Cruz and Fraser T Smith
Posted by: Umi May 25 2012, 12:15 AM
Well if Taio is involved then I'm going to write off Sexy Den A Mutha but with Lana behind Ghetto (Guetto?!) Baby then I have hope for that.
Posted by: Karma May 25 2012, 10:32 AM
Not a fan of the cover which is a shame.
Sexy Den A Mutha really sticks out like a sore thumb in that tracklisting
Posted by: Slick May 25 2012, 11:43 AM
T'other way around for me. I really like Taio and I LOVED 'Stand Up'. I expect Ghetto Baby to be dripping in banality.
Posted by: Tommy May 25 2012, 12:37 PM
I thought that she was collaborating with Rihanna
Posted by: Silver Rocket May 26 2012, 12:28 AM
The trend of terrible album covers continues I see, except this is maybe not quite as bad as the other two...
Posted by: THEO. May 26 2012, 10:27 AM
The Alex da Kid produced track is "Under the Sun"! I'm hoping for excellent things from it, but it may be a bit strange going straight from that into "Call My Name"...
Posted by: THEO. May 28 2012, 03:29 PM
Cheryl's been tweeting some more lyrics:
EDIT: Promo pictures released! http://www.capitalfm.com/artists/cheryl-cole/photos/a-million-lights-promo-pictures/. OMG - she looks gorgeous, my jaw literally dropped at the second one
Posted by: THEO. Jun 4 2012, 11:13 PM
She's performing at G-A-Y on 16th June.
Posted by: AltheGreat Jun 7 2012, 02:43 PM
I've just preordered the glorious Super Deluxe edition.
http://store.universal-music.co.uk/restofworld/Artists/Cheryl-Cole/icat/cherylcole
Posted by: THEO. Jun 7 2012, 03:12 PM
Looks amazing! If I'd have known about it sooner, I could've preordered a signed edition. Hopefully I'll still get this anyway.
Are the bonus tracks from the deluxe edition on The Soldiers' Edition as well as other songs?
Posted by: Umi Jun 7 2012, 03:20 PM
Oh my God I have to get the Super Deluxe version. It looks AMAZE.
She's done an interview with Popjustice:
http://www.popjustice.com/interviewsandfeatures/cheryl-cole-interview/92541/
FAIRLY GOOD. Got a bit awkward towards the end with some frosty moments but then that always seems to happen with Popjustice interviews. Not too much of interest there but I love that she wanted 25 songs on the album. Thank goodness they talked her out of that.
Posted by: Slick Jun 7 2012, 03:22 PM
I'm not sure what to think after reading that interview. She doesn't really seem into making music as much as she makes out that she is. She doesn't seem THAT involved in the process OR particularly enthusiastic about her solo career. Continually telling people "I didn't write it, don't ask me what it's about" comes across as a bit arsey after the second or third time too. It's a good interview though. Popjustice definitely doesn't back down.
Posted by: Liаm Jun 7 2012, 05:07 PM
I read on Digital Spy yesterday she never wanted a solo career, will.i.am pushed her and it ended up going from there. Doesn't surprise me, as Slick said she doesn't seem massively content with it, I think she's fine with being Nadine and Sarah's back-up and getting a verse now and again on Girls Aloud songs.
I love that interview though, good on them for not just backing down and doing a dull interview where they comply to what she wants.
Posted by: Acoustic Jun 7 2012, 05:32 PM
So there's like 20 tracks with the soldier's edition? YES PLEASE.
I think i'll get the Super Deluxe.
Posted by: Umi Jun 7 2012, 05:42 PM
Well yes, she basically said that in the PJ interview, which I imagine is where DS got it from.
Posted by: Davidson Jun 7 2012, 06:23 PM
She comes across really badly in that Popjustice interview. She hasn't even bothered to find out what the lyrics of her lead single actually mean before releasing it? Okay Cheryl, okay.
Posted by: Liаm Jun 7 2012, 06:25 PM
It's not even as if she has songs with that much depth to them, surely even if she doesn't seek it out she can easily tell what the song is about so she can respond when they ask her!
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 7 2012, 07:25 PM
Do they mean something? it was said to death by everybody how the Call My Name lyrics didn't have any meaning and that it seemed Calvin just put them there to fit the music.
Why is someone going to be surprised by the confirmation of it?
I love that interview though, good on them for not just backing down and doing a dull interview where they comply to what she wants.
Do you listen to Girls Aloud songs though? she has always been the second one with more lines and solo bits... more than Sarah, Nicola and Kimberley from Sound Of The Undergroud to Tangled Up and more than Nadine, Nicola and Kimberley in Out Of Control.
Posted by: Liаm Jun 7 2012, 07:40 PM
Well yes, she does get a few verses but what I mean is she might prefer sharing the limelight, I worded it badly sorry!
Plus I don't take huge notice of who's singing what, I do love GA though
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 7 2012, 08:31 PM
I'm so playing it at work the moment it arrives (to drive pre-orders of course )
Went all rebellious and played 3 Words at work tonight Might get Messy Little Raindrops out on my late next week
Posted by: Lukuzz Jun 7 2012, 08:32 PM
Gonna have to cancel my deluxe one from hmv to get this super deluxe version. Although £20.98 with the p&p isn't great when I'm saving for a holiday. But I need it!
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 7 2012, 08:37 PM
Shame on you
I'm going to have to get all versions as that's how mad I am
Posted by: Lukuzz Jun 7 2012, 08:40 PM
I'm going to have to get all versions as that's how mad I am
Ha! £20 is pushing it as it is, she should think herself lucky!
Posted by: THEO. Jun 8 2012, 05:41 PM
That interview was good, I thought. It's well known that Popjustice is a prick, so I approve of Cheryl sticking with her answers rather than saying "oh blah blah it actually means ****sleep****" - everyone knows that "Call My Name" is a fun pop song to get her name back in the spotlight, and once it's been a success, she'll release something with more meaning, just like the Messy Little Raindrops campaign with "The Flood" following "Promise This" (although that could be perceived as having some personal meaning).
Posted by: Umi Jun 8 2012, 11:06 PM
CLIPS ARE HERE.
http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0089ZQDIQ/ref=sr_1_album_2_rd?ie=UTF8&child=B0089ZQDZO&qid=1339194125&sr=1-2
Sound DECENT but not amazing. Eh. Less uptempo than I was expecting even with Cheryl saying it wasn't a dance album in the interview. Ghetto Baby sounds fab! Sexy Den A Mutha isn't bad either so I guess we can relax about the titles now.
Posted by: randomfurlong Jun 8 2012, 11:12 PM
'Sexy Den A Mutha' needs to get in my ears RIGHT NOW. Heartbreak over how that clip teases you with just the first few seconds of the chorus then rudely snatches it away.
'One Thousand' also sounds fantastic. Should be another mixed album from her.
Posted by: Johnny Jun 8 2012, 11:58 PM
'A Million Lights' is already my favourite song of hers just from that clip. I actually felt something just from the 15secs, actually sounds believable!? Her voice sounds decent and the productions great! Something about the vibe/atmosphere. Best live up to the clip!
Posted by: Davidson Jun 9 2012, 12:08 AM
I am really liking 'A Million Lights', 'Screw You', 'Sexy Den A Mutha' and 'Mechanics Of The Heart' so far from those clips. Overall though, it doesn't sound that good, which is disappointing as although her first album was only OK and the follow up was diabolical, I thought this could actually have potential to be good as she had much more time on her hands to do it well and put the time in. I have to say though, from the clips, it doesn't sound much worse than '3 Words', just the production sounds piss poor on some of the tracks, for instance 'Boys Lie'. I will try and wait for the full songs before deeming this to only be an OK album yet again, but from the clips, it is pointing that way for me.
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 9 2012, 12:27 AM
I don't really think we can talk about the production until we can listen to HQ versions, I have Telescope in HQ because it was available in my country, not anymore though because iTunes got it wrong and they uploaded the same EP from the UK when they only wanted to upload Call My Name and one remix.
Anyway, my point was that Telescope sounds bad in that clip but the song in HQ sounds really great.
Posted by: Cremey Jun 9 2012, 01:21 AM
Loving the clips...it all sounds so much more polished than 'Messy Little Raindrops' which is definitely not a bad thing.
Whereas that album seemed really sloppily put together, it seems like a lot more care has been put into this one to make it feel more like an rather than simply 15 songs after one another. She said that in the popjustice interview but I wasn't sure if it would actually be the case!
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 9 2012, 01:47 AM
Is it me or do the clips sound like she's bored/can't be bothered? They just seem lifeless to me. The production is a step in the right direction though. I just can't get past that she sounds bored on majority of the tracks (bar 'A Million Lights' - where I agree, she sounds so sincere and it's lovely from the clip) I'll still listen to this with an open mind though, as it's a Cheryl album. But I'm not expecting the full album to be too much better. (Hopefully it is though)
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 9 2012, 02:03 AM
Isn't that a feature of Cheryl's voice, it's her tone of voice and it has always been like that... an example:
Girls Aloud (Cheryl) - Crazy Fool
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lRdHOEJPObU
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 9 2012, 02:05 AM
No it's not her tone. I love her tone (I've always said this). She hasn't sounded quite as bored on the previous two albums for example. She actually sounds like she wanted to make those albums and was into them. But I dunno. Maybe it's the production of the album which doesn't compliment her voice as much? I dunno. But something's lacking by those clips. (But that's all they are, clips so hopefully the full thing will be better)
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 9 2012, 02:47 AM
I feel completely the opposite, especially compared to MLR, album she has even said she really wasn't into it...
Posted by: A Million Lights Jun 9 2012, 10:02 AM
SEXY DEN A MUTHA MUTHA 
Posted by: le diabolique Jun 9 2012, 10:28 AM
No it's not?! What's well known is that he asks some challenging questions rather than letting his subjects spout a load of PR he could just as easily get from a press release. His interviews are usually a pretty good indicator of which popstars have a sense of humour and which don't.
Album sounds like a mixed bag, as ever with Chezza. Under The Sun, Love Killer and Telescope sound great. Craziest Things, Ghetto Baby, Sexy Den a Mutha not so much.
Posted by: AltheGreat Jun 9 2012, 11:16 AM
Mechanics of the Heart sounds beautiful - what Happy Tears should've been.
Posted by: Ryan741 Jun 9 2012, 01:32 PM
My favourites from the clips are Mechanics of the Heart, Sexy Den A Mutha and One Thousand!
Boys Lie sounds horrible though!
Posted by: Liаm Jun 9 2012, 02:21 PM
Mechanics Of The Heart, Ghetto Baby, A Million Lights, Telescope and especially Screw You all sound really good! A bit disappointed on the whole though, she sounds bored on some tracks as Jonjo said and I'm not a massive fan of how much dubstep lite there appears to be going on...
Posted by: BrookeOlivia Jun 9 2012, 02:23 PM
Looking forward to this album
Posted by: dannjohn3 Jun 9 2012, 06:55 PM
I noted she sounded really bored on her first album, less so on the second. I can't say I'm picking up it on these tracks as much?!
Posted by: Davidson Jun 10 2012, 12:47 AM
She apparently claimed at the Summertime Ball today that either 'Under The Sun' or 'Screw You' will be the second single from the album. I am hoping for 'Screw You' as its probably my favourite of the clips.
Posted by: Tommy Jun 10 2012, 09:09 AM
Cheryl confirmed after she left the stage that her next single will be either Under The Sun or Screw You.
Read more: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2156972/Cheryl-Cole-takes-stage-Capital-FM-Summertime-ball-hideous-multi-coloured-jumpsuit-designed-Pam-Hogg.html#ixzz1xNbjBTMo
Posted by: THEO. Jun 10 2012, 11:24 AM
I've not listened to the clips yet (dedicated fan 
), but if it's "Screw You", she HAS to perform it drunk every time!
Posted by: ♫ Boyan ♫ Jun 10 2012, 01:28 PM
from the clips this seems to be her best album yet!!!
Posted by: THEO. Jun 12 2012, 04:28 PM
"Craziest Things" was just played on Radio 1 and it sounded very good from what I heard/remember. That's the first thing that I've heard from this album too, after "Call My Name"!
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 12 2012, 04:47 PM
I'm really looking forward to the album now! I've managed to stay away from everything, and only glanced over the tracklist, so I can be all full of joy on Monday (or hopefully before if the super deluxe dispatches early!)
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 12 2012, 07:41 PM
She premiered "Craziest things" on Radio 1 this afternoon ! So good !
Posted by: Jimmie Jun 13 2012, 08:58 AM
I'm avoiding all clips of the album until I can listen to the whole thing, it's killing me. Too much temptation 
Anyone else ordering the box set?
Posted by: THEO. Jun 13 2012, 08:59 AM
Yeah, I preordered that last night as well!
Posted by: Jimmie Jun 13 2012, 09:02 AM
I have too! I'm slightly confused about it, we don't get the deluxe edition with it do we? But i'm so excited for that extra CD and photos.
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 13 2012, 09:03 AM
I am ! I got an email yesterday saying it's been shipped ! I guess they send it early for international delivery.
If I'm lucky I will get it by Saturday then, woop woop !
The Soldier CD will have 9 tracks, so I guess the bonus tracks from the Deluxe edition will be put on it, with a few more.
No remixes please !
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 13 2012, 09:08 AM
I've read a few international fans saying theirs have shipped. Hopefully the UK orders are shipped soon, would be great to have it by the weekend!
The 9 track CD, as Hayzayy says, presumably the 4 bonus tracks from the Deluxe are included on it. There's an exclusive track called 'Teddy Bear' confirmed as well. The remaining 4 tracks are still a mystery!
Posted by: Jimmie Jun 13 2012, 09:09 AM
If I'm lucky I will get it by Saturday then, woop woop !
The Soldier CD will have 9 tracks, so I guess the bonus tracks from the Deluxe edition will be put on it, with a few more.
No remixes please !
I haven't received any emails about it yet, except my confirmation
I'm hoping they put the bonus tracks on the soldier CD as well, or I'm gonna have to download them. Not buying the album again!
EDIT: Thank you Jay
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 13 2012, 09:30 AM
SCREW YOU is out on Vevo !
Posted by: Jimmie Jun 13 2012, 09:38 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igskSurDhTQ
Broke my album preview pledge for this, (Too tempting with the link there
) I really like it, it plods along nicely.Her voice actually sounds really good on the track especially the beginning, I think it's the right tempo for Cheryl. Excited for the full album!
Posted by: BrookeOlivia Jun 13 2012, 09:54 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=igskSurDhTQ
Love it
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 13 2012, 10:01 AM
) I really like it, it plods along nicely.Her voice actually sounds really good on the track especially the beginning, I think it's the right tempo for Cheryl. Excited for the full album!
You'll be temped even more on Friday cause they're going to release a few more songs from the album on Vevo
Posted by: Jimmie Jun 13 2012, 10:12 AM
Damn I will be on holiday and will miss it! I'm missing the album release and was going to miss the tour tickets on sale as well. This week has been stressful with Cheryl stuff for me!
Posted by: le diabolique Jun 13 2012, 11:08 AM
Screw You is pretty damn good. If that's released next it'll be her best second single yet.
Posted by: THEO. Jun 13 2012, 11:43 AM
Here's the radio rip of "Craziest Things" too:
I'm not going to listen to "Screw You" or any of the others, but that is probably the track I'm most anticipating!
Posted by: Ryan741 Jun 13 2012, 01:38 PM
Screw You sounds really good, much better than what I expected after hearing the preview! Craziest Things also sounds better than I expected, but is not as good as Screw You!
Posted by: ♫ Boyan ♫ Jun 13 2012, 01:43 PM
so I think they went with Screw You as the 2nd single since it was in the game and it's now on vevo.
OH AND IT'S PRETTY DAMN GOOD.
Posted by: Jáhq Jun 13 2012, 01:57 PM
'Screw You' sounds very decent, better than her previous 2nd singles.
Posted by: Kelly Jun 13 2012, 02:49 PM
Can this just leak now please? Clips all over the place, radio rips, Vevo videos, snippets, demo's... I'm getting tired of this waiting! Bieber has leaked, just give us Cheryl and be done with it maaaan.
Posted by: Jack Jun 13 2012, 03:41 PM
No offence Theo, but I will never get this loon mentality. I'm never like it with Nicki or Rihanna - I just don't understand why someone would buy something without knowing what it's like first but each to their own.
'Screw You' sounds fantastic although I think the chorus could've had a little more oomph personally. Still by far her best era yet, the first two were pretty disastrous really, but this feels like this is the kind of music she should've been making all along.
Posted by: THEO. Jun 13 2012, 03:44 PM
Well I personally see it as less incentive to buy an album if you've already heard/downloaded half of the tracks from it! I've done it for other artists' albums in the past, and then it just feels like a letdown when you've already heard the best tracks (Pink Friday Roman Reloaded is a prime example of that, for me).
Posted by: AltheGreat Jun 13 2012, 05:03 PM
This is album is going to be epic!
Craziest Things and Screw You are equally amazing.
Posted by: Acoustic Jun 13 2012, 05:25 PM
I'd buy a Rihanna album without listening to any of it first, well apart from the single.
'Screw You' is brilliant, I'm glad Wretch 32's part isn't big as I don't like him.
Posted by: Lukuzz Jun 13 2012, 08:08 PM
WOW I adore Screw You on first listen, only bad thing about it is that the swear words are blocked out and the fact their won't be an explicit version, but oh well I shall still sing 'f***' lol
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 13 2012, 08:31 PM
'Screw You' sounds fantastic although I think the chorus could've had a little more oomph personally. Still by far her best era yet, the first two were pretty disastrous really, but this feels like this is the kind of music she should've been making all along.
There's just something more satisfying about having not heard your favourite artists album, before you've actually brought it. Makes an album even more special to me, personally. I dunno. It's hard to explain the feeling but it's a pretty nice feeling. Also, agree with Theo. about being put off buying albums that you like, because you've downloaded it and can't be arsed to buy it. Oh and 'Screw You' is great! Really liking that!
Posted by: Umi Jun 13 2012, 09:17 PM
Screw You is RATHER amazing. I had no idea it featured Wretch, somehow. Dunno if it would make a good single but yeah I love it.
Also I tend to do the not listening to album leaks thing too. I did it with Britney and Marina. I MEANT to do it with Cheryl but that didn't really happen. I won't listen to anything else after Screw You!
Posted by: THEO. Jun 13 2012, 09:29 PM
"Under the Sun" is being played at 8am on Capital - that's another that I'm really looking forward to hearing, due to Alex da Kid being on production!
Posted by: Umi Jun 13 2012, 09:31 PM
What are all these random premieres!
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 14 2012, 06:56 AM
Promotion for the album ! And that's clever since the album is going to leak soon anyway !
Posted by: Nick F1 Jun 14 2012, 07:58 AM
Under The Sun
Posted by: Lukuzz Jun 14 2012, 08:08 AM
I like it but I think Screw You is far superior for the 2nd single!
Posted by: BrookeOlivia Jun 14 2012, 09:35 AM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX_wMddltFk&feature=plcp
Under The Sun on youtube now
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 14 2012, 12:27 PM
I like this "premiering album songs" tactic - it'll certainly make more people aware that she has an album coming out. Actually feels like there's a buzz about it, outside of the usual fans & loons on Twitter/forums!
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 14 2012, 02:07 PM
On the Soldiers CD, there is :
- Boys lie
- One thousand
- Telescope
- Last one standing
- I like it
- Make you go
- Dum dum
- Teddy bear
Which makes it 8 tracks. There is one missing or it's a video or something.
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 14 2012, 02:11 PM
Just heard and listened to 'Telescope'. It's beautiful. It's as close as she'll get to her own 'Set Fire To the Third Bar', which is fine by me!
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 14 2012, 03:25 PM
Sexy Den A Mutha is sooo
Posted by: Ryan741 Jun 14 2012, 03:49 PM
Ooh! I love 'Under The Sun'! I think that will be a single at some point definitely!
Posted by: BrookeOlivia Jun 14 2012, 04:39 PM
Wasn't it already confirmed at 2nd single today on the radio?
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 14 2012, 05:28 PM
Presumably 'Dum Dum' is this Lana Del Rey song:
http://en.musicplayon.com/play?v=236114
I like that! Can kind of imagine Cheryl's take on this.
Posted by: Jack Jun 14 2012, 06:04 PM
'Under The Sun' is fantastic! Great light summery pop song. I think I might be in the minority who prefer it to 'Screw You' too.
Posted by: Lukuzz Jun 14 2012, 06:58 PM
Can't wait to get my hands on this album now and glad to see 'Make You Go' on the super deluxe version, love that song!
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 14 2012, 07:42 PM
My super deluxe still hasn't been sent out
But we have had the deluxe playing at work today Amazing Hope my Cheryl t-shirt arrives for Monday
Posted by: THEO. Jun 14 2012, 07:46 PM
Mine was dispatched yesterday and I only placed my order on Tuesday...
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 14 2012, 09:32 PM
Under The Sun is amazing. So happy it's the 2nd single instead of Screw You.
Posted by: AltheGreat Jun 14 2012, 11:11 PM
Cheryl t-shirt? Where do I get me one?!
Posted by: Martyn Jun 14 2012, 11:16 PM
Out now in Ireland? Expect some/all songs on youtube later today.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 14 2012, 11:19 PM
Maybe because mine is signed delivery. Might get sent out tomorrow I hope!
Official site, under merchandise
Posted by: BrookeOlivia Jun 15 2012, 12:34 AM
This youtube user is slowly putting the full album up..
If anyone wants to listen
http://www.youtube.com/user/PaulScott90
Posted by: Kelly Jun 15 2012, 01:04 AM
Full leak! Downloading as we speak.
Posted by: Kelly Jun 15 2012, 01:27 AM
Listened to the majority of the main tracks... On first impression, it's without a shadow of a doubt her best album by a mile. You can tell she's worked on it over time as opposed to a 2 week recording session like the first 2.
Posted by: ✖ leww ✖ Jun 15 2012, 01:29 AM
Out of everything I've heard I'm still not convinced by Cheryl Cole as a solo artist at all. Apart from "Call My Name" and "Fight For This Love" I really don't feel there's anything else she's done that no-one else could do (and miles better at that I may add). But there's always demand for her and being that pretty / having so much of a media presence will only really help her shift the units - but yeah, she can't sing (and that's proven by the loons in here even going "she actually sounds quite good here!!") She's supposed to be good nearly all of the time children.
Posted by: Kelly Jun 15 2012, 01:36 AM
To be fair though, when have we heard Britney sing live recently? It doesn't stop her releasing music and forging a career for herself, which for the most part has been incredibly successful. There's a whole host of artists nowadays that are successful that don't have the best singing voices, Katy Perry, Ke$ha, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna even...
As for the first bit, I don't think I've heard anything in the past few years that I don't think somebody else could've executed better, it's all about material that suits, and certainly listening to this album it seems like she's found that.
As Cheryl said herself recently, she knows she's no Mariah or Whitney - nor has she ever claimed to be. She's a performer, there's nothing wrong with that!
Posted by: Kelly Jun 15 2012, 01:50 AM
Jeez, the more I listened the more I'm REALLY surprised at how good a Cheryl album is. I've always been a fan (obvs, I'm a geordie lass!) but always been really underwhelmed by her solo albums. Last One Standing is spectac. I hear it's a bonus track!?!
Posted by: J-o-e Jun 15 2012, 06:34 AM
Im shocked that I actually like this album, not to sound like a hater but her first two albums were complete garbage...IMO. UTS and AML are my favourites so far!
Posted by: ✖ leww ✖ Jun 15 2012, 07:28 AM
As for the first bit, I don't think I've heard anything in the past few years that I don't think somebody else could've executed better, it's all about material that suits, and certainly listening to this album it seems like she's found that.
As Cheryl said herself recently, she knows she's no Mariah or Whitney - nor has she ever claimed to be. She's a performer, there's nothing wrong with that!
All of the people mentioned re: singing all have a gimmick and a distinctive voice which sets them all apart, they all sing songs that suit them and they have a strong personality whereas Cheryl gets hand-me-downs rejected by other artists and sings them with a delivery that even when layered is still a bit uncomfortable. I do understand that Cheryl is a performer but the only reason she got a career in the first place was because she was famous beforehand, not for her own vocals but for vocals with 4 other girls so they all helped each other out. The rest were famous from the get go because they wrote their own songs and/or had a distinctive style whereas Cheryl is just a bit... bland? There's nothing setting her apart aside from her looks.
Posted by: ✖ leww ✖ Jun 15 2012, 07:31 AM
PS. Everything I said is very subjective~
Posted by: aprilj Jun 15 2012, 09:52 AM
Really loving 'Ghetto Baby' and 'Love Killer'. Hopefully both will somehow become singles!
Posted by: Ryan741 Jun 15 2012, 11:21 AM
Oh I don't know, I only watched the YouTube video so I didn't hear it on the radio! I hope it is though!
Posted by: Mikeyjosh Jun 15 2012, 03:53 PM
The clips I heard a few days ago didn't fill me with much hope for this album. From those I thought it would be like the first 2, mostly average...
clips don't give that much of an insight though, because I love it!
Faves so far:- Call My Name, Killer Love, Sexy Den A Mutha, Under The Sun and All Is Fair
Posted by: ♫ Boyan ♫ Jun 15 2012, 05:25 PM
as I expected from those clips... HER BEST ALBUM YET!!! many faves, almost no skip songs so I look forward to the super deluxe tracks
Posted by: Lukuzz Jun 16 2012, 09:08 AM
There is only 8 tracks on the Super Deluxe edition, not 9 like stated on the website, Just had mine delivered
Posted by: Acoustic Jun 16 2012, 09:47 AM
Mine's arrived! I got bought the deluxe version.
Posted by: ♫ Boyan ♫ Jun 16 2012, 12:28 PM
anyone has the 4 bonus tracks from the super deluxe edition?
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 16 2012, 12:55 PM
Mine got despatched yesterday, and I paid extra for delivery, so fingers crossed it's sat waiting for me at home when I get in!
Posted by: Joseph_MJF_1D Jun 16 2012, 01:42 PM
Is anyone able to send me the three new songs on the Soldiers' Edition?
Posted by: AdamAloud Jun 16 2012, 01:46 PM
Fantastic album and it works really well as an album, unlike 'Messy Little Raindrops' which had such a mish-mash of styles. Favourites are 'Call My Name' and 'Love Killer'.
Posted by: Acoustic Jun 16 2012, 01:51 PM
'Ghetto Baby' is amazing.
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 16 2012, 03:02 PM
This album is really good. She's progressed so much as a solo artist, especially after feeling like she took a huge step back with 'Messy Little Raindrops'. I'm not sure I love the highlights as much as my favourites from the '3 Words' album, but I'm definitely preferring it as a whole. Quite surprised actually. The clips really don't do it justice. 'Under The Sun' is, indeed growing on me. But I'd still prefer 'Screw You' as a single over it. But it's a grower for sure. 'Telescope' is seriously beautiful!
First listen rate:
08.0 'Under The Sun'
10.0 'Call My Name'
06.5 'Craziest Things' (feat. Will.I.Am.)
07.5 'Girl In The Mirror'
09.0 'A Million Lights'
10.0 'Screw You' (feat. Wretch 32)
08.0 'Love Killer'
06.5 'Ghetto Baby'
07.0 'Sexy Den A Mutha'
07.5 'Mechanics Of the Heart'
06.0 'All Is Fair'
06.5 'Last One Standing'
05.5 'Boys Lie'
06.0 'One Thousand'
10.0 'Telescope'
I can see many of these growing on me.
Posted by: Davidson Jun 16 2012, 03:24 PM
I am very impressed actually with this effort from Cheryl actually. Overall the album feels like it flows very well and although some of the songs still seems like 'will this do?' type songs and I feel she has used the waterdowned dubstep a little too much in some tracks, most of them are actually very impressive and very well produced. This is clearly better than the alright '3 Words' and the poor 'Messy Little Raindrops'. She has shown some good progression here.
8.0 Under The Sun
8.5 Call My Name
7.0 Craziest Things (ft Will.I.Am)
7.5 Girl In The Mirror
9.5 A Million Lights
9.0 Screw You
7.0 Love Killer
6.5 Ghetto Baby
8.5 Sexy Den A Mutha
9.0 Mechanics Of The Heart
8.0 All Is Fair
6.5 Last One Standing
5.0 Boys Lie
7.5 One Thousand
7.0 Telescope
Overall, its a 7/10 album but has potential to become a 8/10 effort. Good work Chezza.
Posted by: Neil Jun 16 2012, 03:30 PM
Cheryl's voice is beyond weak on this album. However, the songs are good enough that it doesn't distract.
Really enjoying the album after 2 play through. Already my fave of hers.
Posted by: BrookeOlivia Jun 16 2012, 04:46 PM
"Teddy Bear"
"I Like It"
"Dum Dum"
Songs off the soldier edition
Posted by: J-o-e Jun 16 2012, 08:47 PM
Strong enough album, Im shocked more people don't love Mechanics Of The Heart, it better be the third single its my favorite Cheryl song ever. No suprise that the weakest song on the album had involvement from Will.I.Am.
8 'Under The Sun'
9 'Call My Name'
3 'Craziest Things' (feat. Will.I.Am.)
6 'Girl In The Mirror'
8 'A Million Lights'
6 'Screw You' (feat. Wretch 32)
5 'Love Killer'
7 'Ghetto Baby'
7 'Sexy Den A Mutha'
10 'Mechanics Of the Heart'
6 'All Is Fair'
6 'Last One Standing'
4 'Boys Lie'
9 'One Thousand'
7 'Telescope'
Posted by: Davidson Jun 16 2012, 10:11 PM
I do. It along with the title track are by far and away the best things on the album. Her voice actually suits mid-tempo numbers like them and the melodies are so strong. I can see both of them being my favourite solo Cheryl songs ever along with '3 Words'..
Posted by: SlimJim Jun 16 2012, 11:21 PM
this is a pretty solid album she has really found her sound Screw You must be a single plus i really like the Will.I.Am track 
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 17 2012, 01:49 AM
My ratings of the "Soldier" edition tracks:
08.0 'Teddy Bear' [This is lovely. Her voice is beautiful on this!]
07.0 'I Like It' [This song feels like there should be a hook in there, but it doesn't quite have one. It's rather strange. Production wise though, reminds me of something from Britney's 'In The Zone' era!]
07.0 'Dum, Dum' [It's decent enough I guess. Very European in the sound. Reminds me of Hadise's stuff. Good, but I can see why it was "only" on the special edition of the album.]
Posted by: Lukuzz Jun 17 2012, 09:25 AM
My ratings -
8 Under The Sun
10 Call My Name
6 Craziest Things
8 Girl In The Mirror
8.5 A Million Lights
11 Screw You - OBSESSED with this
10 Love Killer
9.5 Ghetto Baby
9 Sexy Den a Mutha
8.5 Mechanics Of The Heart
8 All Is Fair
8 Boys Lie
7.5 One Thousand
10 Telescope
7 Last One Standing
7 I Like It
9 Make You Go
8 Dum Dum
8 Teddy Bear
Nothing less than a 6, by FAR her best album to date!
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 17 2012, 09:32 AM
I'm finding 'Love Killer', 'Ghetto Baby' (it's obvious it's a Lana Del Rey song - That's not why I like it either, as I'm sure a lot of you will know I have no time for her ) and 'Mechanics Of The Heart' to be the biggest growers for me.
Also: MOTH is reminding me of 'Fly' in the production in some places.
Posted by: Davidson Jun 17 2012, 10:32 AM
The beginning couple of seconds of 'Boys Lie' reminds me so much of the opening to 'Girl Overboard' by Girls Aloud on the Tangled Up album. Shame the rest of the song doesn't live up to that.
Posted by: dannjohn3 Jun 17 2012, 10:42 AM
08 Under The Sun
09 Call My Name
07 Craziest Things (Feat. will.i.am)
09 Girl In The Mirror
07 A Million Lights
06 Screw You (Feat. Wretch 32)
07 Love Killer
09 Ghetto Baby
08 Sexy Den A Mother
10 Mechanics Of A Heart
06 All Is Fair
07 Last One Standing
07 Boys Lie
08 One Thousand
09 Telescope
05 I Like It
06 Make You Go
07 Dum Dum
06 Teddy Bear
I can see why certain tracks are bonus ones. Not overly keen on Screw You. Hope it's not a single anytime soon.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 17 2012, 12:20 PM
MIne hasn't arrived It better arrive on Monday DPD!
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 17 2012, 01:52 PM
It better arrive on Monday DPD!Maybe it means it's signed?
Where do you think Cheryl's album is going to chart? Bieber is going strong.
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 17 2012, 05:07 PM
Numero Uno
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 17 2012, 08:06 PM
Where do you think Cheryl's album is going to chart? Bieber is going strong.
SHould be #1, I think Bieber fever just isn't that strong over here, especially with 1D and JLS.
I wish it was, but the signed ones were sold out before I ordered mine
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 17 2012, 11:58 PM
Don't think so.
The album is not that high on iTunes.
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 18 2012, 12:10 AM
Well, it is now! #2 and #10.
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 18 2012, 12:28 AM
#2 and #10.Justin Bieber #16 without preorders.
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 18 2012, 01:38 AM
It's almost like you want her not to be #1! Very pessimistic. I don't really see why her album should falter, coming off the back of the fastest selling single of the year so far.
Justin Bieber doesn't have the same kind of impact here as he does in the US and Canada. Case in point, his Christmas album reached #1 in those territories, but #13 here. His 'Boyfriend' single hasn't sold much more than 180,000 in total here so far. I don't doubt that his new album will do well here, but on paper it should be a Cheryl victory. She has a considerably more successful hit single, and has far more press coverage & hype. Great promotion too.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 18 2012, 06:32 AM
I shall get the best indication today when I put loads of Cheryl through the till and the odd Bieber.
Don't forget Cheryl has 2 signings as well.
Posted by: billy. Jun 18 2012, 10:13 AM
This album is easily her best! I loved 3 Words, but this is way more coherent, has a sound running through it and doesn't just sound like thirteen b-side/demos chucked on a disc, I'm a happy fan right now <3
Teddy Bear is way underrated though, should have been on the main disc cause it's beautiful. Hope, by some crazy miracle, she performs it on tour.
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 18 2012, 10:15 AM
The album is seriously so good
Her best for sure, and each day it grows on me lots.
Now let's hope she gets the number 1 spot ! I've never considered Bieber as a threat, has he ever sold that many albums in the UK ?
Posted by: Slick Jun 18 2012, 10:53 AM
I am really loving this album, especially after 2nd and 3rd listens. It's so much stronger than her previous two - the production particularly has improved heaps which I guess is expected when you branch out a bit. Highlights for me are 'Under The Sun', 'Screw You' and 'Sexy Den A Mutha'.
Posted by: Jáhq Jun 18 2012, 11:51 AM
His debut had sold 569k to the end of 2010 so it'll easily be over 600k now. I do still think he's a real threat but I'm leaning more towards Cheryl now than I was about a week ago.
Will give Cheryl's album a full listen later but everything I've heard so far sounds good and a lot better than her previous efforts.
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 18 2012, 12:42 PM
Very pessimistic. I don't really see why her album should falter, coming off the back of the fastest selling single of the year so far.Justin Bieber doesn't have the same kind of impact here as he does in the US and Canada. Case in point, his Christmas album reached #1 in those territories, but #13 here. His 'Boyfriend' single hasn't sold much more than 180,000 in total here so far. I don't doubt that his new album will do well here, but on paper it should be a Cheryl victory. She has a considerably more successful hit single, and has far more press coverage & hype. Great promotion too.
I'm being realistic, unless I am not reading right the information their websites are giving us.
Amazon and Play are big stores, she's only charting #15 and #19, when Bieber is #6 in both charts. She's charting really low...
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 18 2012, 12:48 PM
No doubt in my mind that Cheryl will be number 1 with at LEAST 70k.
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 18 2012, 01:19 PM
^^ The Amazon/Play etc charts don't tend to reflect the eventual midweeks/Sunday chart very accurately.
For instance, Alexandra Burke's 'Heartbreak On Hold' was #88 on Amazon, on her first day of sale (more accurately, Monday at 3:33pm - I found a post I made stating this). She actually charted at #18 on the Sunday.
If anything, it's iTunes that tends to reflect what will end up occurring in the album charts.
#1 A Million Lights (Deluxe)
#2 Believe (Deluxe)
#6 A Million Lights (Standard)
#22 Believe (Standard)
Posted by: THEO. Jun 18 2012, 01:48 PM
Cheryl will be #1 - the Soldiers' boxset will presumably be added to sales figures, and I'm sure she has enough fans to buy that and at least one other version. Justin's début My Worlds has now sold 700k compared to 3 Words' 990k. I know they're different artists, but then you see that his fanbase couldn't even get his Christmas album top ten, whilst Cheryl's fanbase gave her another almost 500k of Messy Little Raindrops.
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 18 2012, 01:53 PM
I know it's a bit of an ask, but could someone kindly send me a link to the "Soldier Edition" bonus tracks, please? Thank you in advance.
Posted by: THEO. Jun 18 2012, 01:57 PM
No, buy it yourself
(In all seriousness, I would, but I'm getting it for my birthday so received it yet )
EDIT: She has a live webchat on http://www.muzu.tv/cheryl/cheryl-live-chat-music-video/1422412/ at 4pm
Posted by: Slick Jun 18 2012, 03:33 PM
I attempted to watch the live chat but the awful presenter put me off after about a minute.
Posted by: THEO. Jun 18 2012, 03:45 PM
Haha, he really was bad! I was disappointed that we didn't find out much apart from that the next single's being filmed next week, but I guess she has done loads of interviews for the new album already, it was only expected that we'd hear "what animal would you be lololol" type questions.
Posted by: Martyn Jun 18 2012, 04:23 PM
Was going to buy this today, but the only copy in the shop I went into was in a really damaged case, so I didn't want it.
Posted by: troylovesmusic Jun 18 2012, 04:40 PM
Screw You NEEDS to be the next single its probably my favourite ever Cheryl song she songs sounds so good on it and I can already picture a video for it .
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 18 2012, 06:09 PM
Bieber #1 on iTunes...
Posted by: Tommy Jun 18 2012, 06:28 PM
So what? Cheryl has 2 entries in top 5.
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 18 2012, 06:31 PM
And Bieber has a second entry at #11 and he's higher everywhere else except HMV, and, unfortunately, they both are frontloaded.
Posted by: Tommy Jun 18 2012, 07:02 PM
And Cheryl beat 2-1 Bieber in pre-order. Bieber doesn't have a chance with Cheryl.
Posted by: Umi Jun 18 2012, 07:04 PM
I'm going to jump on the pessimism train with Carlos too and predict #2. I do think she's currently outselling Justin on iTunes but we'll have to wait and see how things pan out throughout the week I guess.
Posted by: Tommy Jun 18 2012, 07:14 PM
Cheryl will have a promotion in uk, and Bieber is NYC. Maybe in midweek Bieber will be no.1 but this is Cheryl week.
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 18 2012, 07:46 PM
How do you know that? no promo has been announced for this week
The article said "amazon pre-orders"... and I see how true was that information that once the pre-orders were counted Bieber was #6 and Cheryl #20 on Amazon
In my country and everywhere else the person higher in the lists is the one who gets the highest chart position, that person is Bieber at the moment.
Posted by: Lukuzz Jun 18 2012, 07:49 PM
Really hope she does get a #1 if the last 2 albums can get there when this is by far her best yet this deserves it!
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 18 2012, 07:58 PM
#1 Believe (Deluxe)
#2 A Million Lights (Deluxe)
#4 A Million Lights (Standard)
#8 Believe (Standard)
I still have faith in Cheryl, but if I'm wrong, then so be it.
Posted by: ddn Jun 18 2012, 08:12 PM
The article said "amazon pre-orders"... and I see how true was that information that once the pre-orders were counted Bieber was #6 and Cheryl #20 on Amazon
In my country and everywhere else the person higher in the lists is the one who gets the highest chart position, that person is Bieber at the moment.
Are you sure that amazon add the pre orders to their current chart that they display on the website? Bieber was at number 6 on thier charts last night and Cheryl had a similar position last night to what she started on this morning. If pre orders were added surely they both would have risen? From that I would guess that they do not operate their chart in the same way that itunes does by adding the pre orders together on the release day. This would also make sense with the way that they state how may days that each album has been in the top 100. I could be wrong but i really don't get the impression that their positions at the moment include the pre orders (especially with amazon quoting that Cheryl was selling close to double in pre orders)
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 18 2012, 09:41 PM
Aren't physicals still the bigger seller for albums??
Anyway I'm on the frontline so I know what is happening on the physical front I'd have to say Cheryl nipped it today where I work, (excluding my 2 copies), so if you multiply that by 200 odd, and the fact Newcastle will sell tons more Cheryl because of the signing and location, I still have optimism on my side!
And oh yeah! My super deluxe arrived today
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 18 2012, 10:37 PM
I've just discovered the bonuses from the Soldiers CD ! They're actually amazing !
She deserves that number 1 so bad, come on England !!
Posted by: LeeWallaceee Jun 18 2012, 11:00 PM
tbh Cheryl Cole will easily outsell Justin Bieber this week!
Posted by: BrookeOlivia Jun 18 2012, 11:04 PM
physicals sales for Albums count more than Itunes, So i think Cheryl will get #1.
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 18 2012, 11:34 PM
Yep. Believe it or not, the physical market for albums is still quite a bit ahead of digital downloads. So I can see Cheryl walking it.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 19 2012, 08:39 AM
On my way to the Toon!
Posted by: J-o-e Jun 19 2012, 09:22 AM
I never even considered that Cheryl wouldn't get the top spot with her album :/. Where did bieber fever come from over here, still no number 1 single, Boyfriends chart run was nothing too impressive. I really hope she managed to get #1 by Sunday...and if she doesn't it will be yet another testament towards England's awful music taste.
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 19 2012, 10:40 AM
#2 in the midweeks - I'll hold my hands up and admit I was wrong with my over confidence. However it's still early days, and it's not over until Sunday! I still have faith.
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 19 2012, 01:01 PM
Anyway I'm on the frontline so I know what is happening on the physical front
I'd have to say Cheryl nipped it today where I work, (excluding my 2 copies), so if you multiply that by 200 odd, and the fact Newcastle will sell tons more Cheryl because of the signing and location, I still have optimism on my side!And oh yeah! My super deluxe arrived today
You may be in the wrong frontline
since Justin Bieber is selling more physical copies than Cheryl.One question, do you know if the charts published by HMV, Amazon, Play are about people purchasing online or throughout all the stores + online?
Posted by: Tommy Jun 19 2012, 01:28 PM
Some guy wrote on some site that Cheryl sold 137 k copies of her album, and other guy on that site wrote that Cheryl is #2, so I think we should all chill down and wait for more reliable sources.
http://www.northnews.co.uk/article/433
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 19 2012, 02:52 PM
Sat on Northumberland Street now! How my bum is becoming numb.
I think we'll have to wait until the Official Chart update tomorrow, to know what's really going on!
Posted by: AV102 Jun 19 2012, 03:20 PM
The album is a lot better than the previous 2 but i think it would be much better if she had a stronger voice
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 19 2012, 06:16 PM
http://www.northnews.co.uk/article/433
Wtf?
Nobody wrote she sold 137k, that was a PREDICTION from someone. Reality is that she's #2 behind Bieber by 3,500 copies.
Why can you not accept it?
Posted by: brit brit fan Jun 19 2012, 06:24 PM
A million lights the song and all is fair are both stunning, great improvement on her ballads on this album. The start of one thousand sounds so much like beyonces run the world when I listen to the chorus of that song all I can imagine is Cheryl doing the weird twitchy chicken dance beyonce does at the start of the video
Posted by: sajjadali Jun 19 2012, 07:51 PM
Cheryl had a mega signing today at Newcastle right...even if all those people did not get to go the signing i persume some ended up buying the album anyway...
itunes will push her over 10k for day one. i think mids tommorrow will show her at 18k-22k at number 2 with bieber at 24-28k. He's beating her on all online sites right now. BLAME TEENAGE GIRLS they are insane, they have made 1D insanely huge and let The wanted and JLS get away with releasing substandard music still going to number 1. It's the teenage girls that have done this again.
9k for her for day one ain't great.
By a general estimate you always do MAXIMUM four times the tuesday figure...
so last week she sold 40k day one, so 4x40 = 160k, so she did 152k
She won't be able to push more than 40k this week...with 9k day one.
Oh why didn't she just release later in the year like September and the aloud and Cheryl record could have sold together.
I know the reunion but this is awful sales for her...
Bieber....go away! this is not the states - this is just another market to him, to cheryl and fans this is home. I hope he doesn't get it.
the album market is so awful right now, probably better to sell a few weeks later.
I don't think the 11.99 deluxe thing is helping her, people see that and go i'll buy it when it's reduced. they where probably banking on mega fans buying it three times but it was poor choice i've thought it since also it makes her album seem less good with more filler added in. her standard album is much better.
People dont look arounf for the 8.99 version or presume there isn't one and voila she's lost a sale.
She'd be lucky to do 50k in the week she'll do 40 summit i think. Not great for cheryl...
I want another number 1 album!
Posted by: AaronTM Jun 19 2012, 08:17 PM
I thought Cheryl's last two albums were good, but after listening to this a few times it's like a different league. I don't think the album is as "hit packed" as the other two (though it still has enough options), but I'm so pleased she seems to have found herself as a solo artist here. This dubstep-tinged urban angry Cheryl is the sort of artist I wanted her to be as soon as I heard she was doing a solo album. Even the ballads are a lot more listenable on this album.
My favourites are "Love Killer", "Screw You", "Girl In The Mirror" (she reminds me of Katy B on this one) and obviously "Call My Name". "Sexy Den A Mutha" is also a lot better than the title suggests. The production on this album is a lot more imaginative and interesting, it has a cohesive sound. I can't wait to see her on tour!
I don't suppose anyone could point me in the direction of the Super Deluxe tracks?
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 19 2012, 08:47 PM
itunes will push her over 10k for day one. i think mids tommorrow will show her at 18k-22k at number 2 with bieber at 24-28k. He's beating her on all online sites right now. BLAME TEENAGE GIRLS they are insane, they have made 1D insanely huge and let The wanted and JLS get away with releasing substandard music still going to number 1. It's the teenage girls that have done this again.
Cheryl is #1 in HMV, Tesco and Asda... the problem is that she's only top 20 in Play.com and Amazon.uk
If the album can be around for long then it's better than a good first week and falling like it happened to MLR. We'll see what has happened in 2-3 months.
Posted by: THEO. Jun 19 2012, 08:52 PM
Carlos, you're boring me and everyone else with your forcing of opinions on everyone as if they are fact. Could you please tone it down a little and respect the other members?
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 19 2012, 09:14 PM
What opinion?
Where do you see an opinion in my last post?
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 20 2012, 10:11 AM
Still in a daze after las tnight Got tagged by Sky on my way out too
Posted by: Acoustic Jun 20 2012, 12:08 PM
In love with 'Mechanics of the Heart'
Posted by: Tommy Jun 20 2012, 12:09 PM
Nobody wrote she sold 137k, that was a PREDICTION from someone. Reality is that she's #2 behind Bieber by 3,500 copies.
Why can you not accept it?
I have no idea why you can't accept FACT that some data are missing.And based on this:
Jun 18 2012, 09:58 AM
1. Cheryl Cole - A Million Lights (Deluxe)
6. Justin Bieber - Believe (Deluxe)
10. Cheryl Cole - A Million Lights
28. Carrie Underwood - Blown Away
79. Carrie Underwood - Blown Away (Deluxe)
No sign of the regular edition of Believe in the top 100.
It's hard to believe that Bieber sold more than Cheryl on Itunes.
Posted by: Slick Jun 20 2012, 12:20 PM
It's really not the end of the world if Cheryl doesn't make #1 you know. To have a third solo album go Top 2 would be almost as amazing (although I do admit that her best album so far missing out when the previous two didn't would be frustrating, but it's not the be all and end all.) People should just be happy that her third era is looking like it's going to be a success when these things are never guaranteed.
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 20 2012, 12:48 PM
I absolutely agree with you
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 20 2012, 01:11 PM
I agree. I get the feeling it'll peak later in the year too. I do think it'll go to number 1 at some point. Whether it'll be the slowest sales week of the year, so be it.
Posted by: Casey__ Jun 20 2012, 03:50 PM
Certainly a more cohesive album than '3 Words' and 'Messy Little Raindrops'. I definitely still think '3 Words' has more higher highs (hello '3 Words' and 'Parachute') ! But this album does have a few gems, those being 'Girl In The Mirror', 'Ghetto Baby', 'All Is Fair' (mostly for the backing), 'Last One Standing' and obviously 'Call My Name'.
Do people seriously love 'Under The Sun', I find it pretty dreadful, certainly shouldn't be the second single. 'A Million Lights' is TERRIBLE too.
Posted by: AV102 Jun 20 2012, 06:48 PM
I really hope this album can go to number 1 to prove that she doesnt need x factor to have a number 1 album
Posted by: Umi Jun 21 2012, 12:10 PM
Album finally arrived today. Currently loving Mechanics of The Heart and Ghetto Baby the most but the album overall is brilliant. I don't think there's a single dud.
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 21 2012, 12:13 PM
4,99£ on Amazon, get it NOW !
http://www.amazon.co.uk/A-Million-Lights-Cheryl/dp/B007VDNWWC/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1340278495&sr=8-4
Posted by: billy. Jun 21 2012, 04:18 PM
Gave it a couple of listens now:
09 - Under The Sun
08 - Call My Name
07 - Craziest Things
09 - Girl In The Mirror
09 - A Million Lights
10 - Screw You
07 - Love Killer
09 - Ghetto Baby
07 - Sexy Den A Mutha
10 - Mechanics Of The Heart
11 - All Is Fair
10 - Last One Standing
04 - Boys Lie
06 - One Thousand
07- Telescope
05 - I Like It
08 - Make You Go
08 - Dum Dum
10 - Teddy Bear
SO MANY TENS <3 I seriously love this, as an actual album aswell, not just a Cheryl Cole album. There are a few duds, but altogether it's easily her best work IMO, proper love it!
Posted by: Mattluck Jun 21 2012, 05:17 PM
did anybody order the boxsex this week???
mine still in progress for 4 days now
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 21 2012, 05:57 PM
Bought the standard, can't resist for £4.99!
Posted by: AaronTM Jun 21 2012, 07:24 PM
My album ranking so far:
01. Screw You
02. Love Killer
03. Girl In The Mirror
04. Call My Name
05. Sexy Den A Mutha
06. Craziest Things
07. Boys Lie
08. Under The Sun
09. All Is Fair
10. A Million Lights
11. Mechanics Of The Heart
12. One Thousand
13. Ghetto Baby
14. Last One Standing
15. Telescope
Very strong. I'd say even "Telescope" is a 6.5/10 moment. I'm glad she's released a properly good album instead of a mixed bag of tracks. If anyone's got the other four tracks, they'd be much appreciated.
Posted by: AaronTM Jun 21 2012, 07:54 PM
I think it's fair to say the album could have done without the second lot of deluxe edition tracks. None of them sound as good as any of the other 15 tracks.
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 21 2012, 07:57 PM
I prefer 'I Like It', 'Make You Go' and 'Teddy Bear' to quite a few songs on the standard tbh! 'Dum Dum' is the only weak link from the super deluxe.
Posted by: AaronTM Jun 21 2012, 08:04 PM
I think "I Like It" was the best, the only one that I could see with the main album, but they all have a feel of rejection to them. They don't sound like they belong on this album, the production is a lot weaker. I remember her tweeting "put the bass in my face" a while ago actually, so I'd imagine they weredefinitely songs that didn't fit in on the album. Perhaps they'll grow though.
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 22 2012, 07:16 AM
"Make you go" is my jam at the moment, I seriously love it
I received the boxset yesterday, it looks proper lush !
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 22 2012, 08:59 AM
Coldplay are promoting A Million Lights on Facebook this morning, so weird but I love it !
They love Cheryl
Posted by: Tommy Jun 22 2012, 09:57 AM
They love Cheryl
Breaking news Chris Martin broke up with Gwineth Paltrow for Cheryl
Posted by: Hayzayy Jun 22 2012, 01:51 PM
The album is up to #2 on Amazon ! Best position since he got released, and Bieber is down to #10 !
Back to #1 on Itunes as well !
The price reduction is doing wonders, I hope it shows in Sunday's results...
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 22 2012, 01:57 PM
Actually excited for the chart whatever happens. Not back at work until Saturday so I'll do everything I can to give it a little push then!
Posted by: Tommy Jun 23 2012, 09:51 AM
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 23 2012, 12:41 PM
Cheryl's just beating Bieber here, but both are being dwarfed by that dirty book!
Posted by: THEO. Jun 24 2012, 02:00 PM
Posts deleted. Please don't post any spoilers, whether tags are used or not.
Posted by: Umi Jun 24 2012, 02:10 PM
Well go me for seeing the spoilers. Call My Name slayin~~~ etc.
Posted by: LeeWallaceee Jun 24 2012, 02:44 PM
EDIT
Posted by: LeeWallaceee Jun 24 2012, 02:45 PM
People might want to know spoilers? If you spoiler them, I don't see there being ANY problem. Stop being a twat.
Posted by: Liаm Jun 24 2012, 02:56 PM
I swear you posted Call My Name's position hours before the chart show last week Theo?
I can see that it's different with this though as it's an obvious close battle, I managed to not look at the spoilers thankfully! It was different with CMN as it was an obvious #1, ahead on iTunes all week etc.
Posted by: Gezza7T6 Jun 24 2012, 03:02 PM
He is not being a "twat", he was responding to a request by me to please delete spoilers- even if it is not in the chart forum YOU certainly know the rules about posting spoilers. Now please remove the post.
Thanks.
Posted by: LeeWallaceee Jun 24 2012, 03:13 PM
Thanks.
I don't see what's wrong with posting Spoilers though, the only way people will see is if they want to know? and it's not like it's on the chart forum. It's on the Girls Aloud thread.
Posted by: Mart!n Jun 24 2012, 03:14 PM
Also some members do not want to know till later, just keep it to yourself.
Posted by: LeeWallaceee Jun 24 2012, 03:15 PM
I can see that it's different with this though as it's an obvious close battle, I managed to not look at the spoilers thankfully! It was different with CMN as it was an obvious #1, ahead on iTunes all week etc.
I do agree it's a close battle, but it's not like that it's been posted in the actual chart forum, It would be different if I posted Cheryl Debuted this week at #25 without putting a spoiler at it.
In all fairness, you don't have to look at the spoilers in the slightest, i've indicated in my spoiler it's her chart position.
Posted by: Jester Jun 24 2012, 03:18 PM
No, Lee.
There is a big difference between posting the results of say, the Voice and posting chart positions not yet revealed by radio 1 on this site.
Any more posting of these spoilers will result in warns being issued. I hope this is clear.
Posted by: Gezza7T6 Jun 24 2012, 03:19 PM
Being in the Girls Aloud forum does not mean that people can't see it. We need to err on the side of caution in relation to posting/ tweeting/ etc sensitive chart information before it is in the "public domain" i.e before 7pm. Some don't want to see it but regardless of that even artists should not be posting the info before it is unveiled but that's a matter way beyond this forum. Spoiler tags merely highlight people's curiosity and posting "chart spoiler position" or some such above the spoiler isn't really hiding it- more highlighting it don't you think?
I hope this explains why we have this approach.
Posted by: Mart!n Jun 24 2012, 03:30 PM
Anyhow you have been warned in the past for posting spoilers in the chart forum, posting info in here doesn't make any difference, it still applies been posted on the board as said above. So please do yourself a favour in future do not post any spoilers. Anyhow I let Jester deal with this.
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 24 2012, 03:34 PM
Why has my post been deleted? it wasn't a spoiler...
Posted by: Jester Jun 24 2012, 03:35 PM
See your PM.
I will close this thread until 7pm if need be.
Posted by: THEO. Jun 24 2012, 04:49 PM
Thanks Jester, Gezza and Martin. I would usually leave spoilers, but as Liam said, it is a close battle this week, and the posters had used emoticons in their posts which would pretty much give away what's said in them anyway, rendering them pointless.
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 24 2012, 05:12 PM
Safe to talk about it now.
#2 is still really good, of course. It's just a bit disappointing for her to be so close, yet so far.
Posted by: BrookeOlivia Jun 24 2012, 05:51 PM
Ahh well #2 is still great, Would of loved her to get her 3rd #1 album tho!
Posted by: dannjohn3 Jun 24 2012, 05:57 PM
She should have taken advantage at the fact Bieber wasn't in the country and done TV promotion. All she did was two CD signings. Both limited to 500 people.
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 24 2012, 06:10 PM
I'm sorry but I'm with Lee on this one. If they were in spoilers, I don't see the harm, at all. Why do we have the spoiler tags, if we can't post stuff like that? It's a bit strange. Fair enough, delete the emoticons (that annoys me too how they don't get spoiled) but I honestly don't see the problem with posting spoilers, within a spoiler tag. (Seeing as that's what they're used for)
EDIT: No need to call him a "Twat" though Lee. That was a bit unnecessary.
Posted by: ♫ Boyan ♫ Jun 24 2012, 06:13 PM
Screw You also enters the official chart @#100
AML can get the #1 soon I hope..
Posted by: THEO. Jun 24 2012, 06:26 PM
EDIT: No need to call him a "Twat" though Lee. That was a bit unnecessary.
Because I didn't want to read the post, even if it was obvious what the content was. If the admins want to take the posts out of the trash can, that's up to them.
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 24 2012, 06:31 PM
Don't highlight the spoiler then? If you highlight the spoiler then you have no one to blame but yourself. (No point in taking them out the trash can now though. I was just putting my opinion in (as I wasn't around when it originally kicked off and I don't like seeing one person get ganged up on by 4 or 5 posters.)) That's why the spoiler code is there, imo. For stuff like that. If it's not then I don't see why we bother having the spoiler code for anywhere other than TV/Film threads
Posted by: Gezza7T6 Jun 24 2012, 06:46 PM
(No point in taking them out the trash can now though. I was just putting my opinion in (as I wasn't around when it originally kicked off and I don't like seeing one person get ganged up on by 4 or 5 posters.)) That's why the spoiler code is there, imo. For stuff like that. If it's not then I don't see why we bother having the spoiler code for anywhere other than TV/Film threadsIf I could just say that a poster Tommy posted the original spoiler sometime after 1pm and I believe that this forum's approach to spoilers has always been consistant (in relation to chart positions) so I requested Theo to remove the spoiler which he did and put a comment on to ask for no spoilers. Even if Lee was not present at the time of the original spoiler he certainly saw Theo's comment and decided that he would post a spoiler AGAIN knowing that the previous spoiler had been removed by the request of the forum mod.
He certainly wasn't ganged up on I assure you, but Lee knows the position on this and has been guilty of posting spoilers before and been talked to in connection with it so this was not a first offense.
Hope this helps by way of explanation.
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 24 2012, 07:38 PM
http://www.officialcharts.com/album-download-chart/
Maybe more signing would have helped her?
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 24 2012, 07:44 PM
I'm pretty sure that spoilers HAVE been posted before in this forum though (maybe not quite as early as 1pm, but time shouldn't matter). Which is why it's baffling. But this is why we have the spoiler codes. I don't see the harm in someone posting the spoiler, if it's in spoilers. and they don't post an emoticon that gives the position/sales away 
Oh and I knew you weren't "ganging up" on him, I'm just rubbish with words and couldn't find a "nicer" way to describe it
Posted by: -Jay- Jun 24 2012, 07:45 PM
Oh dear, that's annoying! Re: Download album #1!
Posted by: Jester Jun 24 2012, 07:55 PM
Oh and I knew you weren't "ganging up" on him, I'm just rubbish with words and couldn't find a "nicer" way to describe it
If they have been then they should not have been and should have been removed.
We have always had the policy of not revealing chart positions before R1 announces them on Sundays, this is nothing new. We go about it most weeks so I would hope it wouldn't be a surprise.
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 24 2012, 08:28 PM
I thought it was just standard procedure. Someone goes into relevant artists thread and posts (in a spoiler) the position and sales. Nothing gets said. (Well I haven't seen it). I knew about the "not posting before Radio 1" rule but I just thought that was in the Sunday Chart Show thread. (Which is understandable)
Posted by: Jester Jun 24 2012, 09:40 PM
Is should be the whole site! I will have to keep my beady eye out more clearly.
Posted by: Tommy Jun 25 2012, 11:39 AM
Less than 35k and today #12 on itunes album chart.
Posted by: Carlos V Jun 25 2012, 12:27 PM
and today #12 on itunes album chart.And if this "no promotion" nonsense keeps happening it will continue to fall...
Posted by: Slick Jun 25 2012, 04:21 PM
There is a difference between spoilers for a TV show and revealing classified information before it's in the public domain (which is what all chart data is...) The fact of the matter is that NONE of that information should be published anywhere before Radio 1 release it first. If we are seen to be releasing this information early (anywhere on the site), then that's not good for our reputation and could have serious consequences along the line. That would be why using spoiler tags is totally pointless with regard to this situation.
ANYWAY, Cheryl being #2 is pleasing. It's obviously not as pleasing as it would've been if she were #1, but a third Top 2 album is an amazing achievement. I hope it's a consistent seller.
Posted by: THEO. Jun 25 2012, 04:34 PM
I didn't, but if I were to edit the comment to remove the emoticon, I would've seen the content regardless.
A disappointing opening for the album, but I'm hoping it'll be a consistent seller alike 3 Words, and possibly even grab a week at #1 during the summer lull.
Posted by: Jonjoria Jun 25 2012, 04:48 PM
I get that it's "classified information" and stuff I just don't get why it's all of a sudden just come to managements attention? It's definitely been done in the past (on more than one occasion and the only place I have seen action being taken is within the Sunday Chart show thread) and I'm sure the posters involved thought it'd be OK because in the past it has been in spoilers and not been acted upon. I don't think anybody's ever reported it to management because they weren't sure themselves, maybe? I personally haven't reported it before because I'd seen it done before and people discussing the position and sales and stuff, so I didn't think it was a problem and thought it was OK because it was in spoiler tags.
But I now know that if it was to happen in a forum where I'm modding, then I'll remove it and give a quick edit to that post and let people know the proper rules. So I'll definitely try my bit now. But I'm sorry if this was blown out of proportion, I was just confused as to why it'd been allowed in the past but not now.
Posted by: Slick Jun 25 2012, 04:50 PM
But I now know that if it was to happen in a forum where I'm modding, then I'll remove it and give a quick edit to that post and let people know the proper rules. So I'll definitely try my bit now. But I'm sorry if this was blown out of proportion, I was just confused as to why it'd been allowed in the past but not now.
It was never allowed. It was probably just a case of management not noticing...
Posted by: Martyn Jun 25 2012, 05:16 PM
The management generally don't dare venture into the wilds of The Saturdays forum.
Posted by: Slick Jun 25 2012, 05:35 PM
True. I go there now and then but I try not to spend too long in there lest my brain becomes mush.
Posted by: J-o-e Jun 25 2012, 05:59 PM
Shocked at how low the sales are, its such a shame she finally brings out a decent album and whilst its not doing bad its doing no where near as good as the first two.
Posted by: BrookeOlivia Jun 27 2012, 05:00 PM
Down to #6 in the first midweeks, I love this album, I have the ''Soldiers Edition'' just amazing.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jun 28 2012, 02:21 PM
I'm in heat magazine from the Newcastle signing.
I shall be doing a signing for that in a McColls near you soon
Posted by: SlimJim Jun 30 2012, 06:32 PM
this really is her best album by far such a shame to see the early sales so bad hopefully with further single releases people will see how decent the songs actually ar and keep the album consistently selling :/
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jul 1 2012, 12:13 PM
It's going into hmv's 2 for £15 chart offer tomorrow. Hopefully that should help a bit!
Posted by: dannjohn3 Jul 1 2012, 08:57 PM
Isn't it only it's third week of release?
Posted by: Jonjoria Jul 1 2012, 09:06 PM
That offer is for most chart releases. (2 for £10 is the one for floppy/older albums)
Matt, is Justin's album going in that offer? If so I may take a trip to HMV on Thursday...
Posted by: Hayzayy Jul 2 2012, 08:14 AM
That's what I was about to say, 2 for 15 pounds, that's 7,50 pounds each, not much of a bargain.
Anayway, it better maintain its position in the top10, this album is too good to sell anything less than 400k.
Posted by: Matt Aloud Jul 3 2012, 07:37 PM
Matt, is Justin's album going in that offer? If so I may take a trip to HMV on Thursday...
I don't think he has
Shame!
Posted by: Jimmie Jul 3 2012, 08:45 PM
Since the album hasn't done great sales wise, hopefully we can look at getting a few more single releases! Anyone agree?
Posted by: J-o-e Jul 4 2012, 12:04 PM
I hope this GA reunion doesn't get in the way of Cheryl releasing more than 2 or 3 singles for this era. Mechanics needs to be released.
Posted by: -Jay- Jul 4 2012, 12:10 PM
As far as I'm concerned, this era can finish at the end of her tour & then HELLO GIRLS ALOUD, WELCOME BACK.
I think it's clear the label are only intending on 'Under The Sun' & 'Screw You' being singles.
Posted by: -Jay- Jul 5 2012, 12:34 AM
Midweek #9 this week, while Justin is midweek #12. A little late to be ahead now, Cheryl!
Posted by: Hayzayy Jul 5 2012, 07:21 AM
I'm glad she maintains a top 10 position though, any extra week there is good, until the promo for "Under the sun" kicks (which shouldn't be before August )
Posted by: Jonjoria Jul 7 2012, 11:37 PM
WOAH. These past couple of days (since I bought it actually!) 'Ghetto Baby' has grown on me, immensely! It is so, so, so good! I'm not even a Lana Del Rey fan, but although the structure is very LDR, the production is very Cheryl 'A Million Lights' and makes it sound amazing, imo. I love it when a song just unexpectedly grows on you like that!
Posted by: Carlos V Jul 8 2012, 10:00 AM
I don't understand her, why she isn't promoting. Why does she disappears when she has music out? 1 month without a performance, an interview... just before her new single and album were released.
I don't get it.
Posted by: -Jay- Jul 8 2012, 11:04 AM
There was promo into the album week! A lot of UK artists don't really do anything major between week 1 of their album and the lead up to the next single. I doubt we'll see her do anything else until August.
Posted by: Carlos V Jul 8 2012, 11:06 AM
What promo? she did 2 signings of 500 people each one. That's all.
I see Rita Ora still doing promo even if she doesn't even have an album out soon, I see Paloma Faith still promoting the album, I remember Emeli Sandé promoting it between singles, same with Ed Sheeran... no festivals, no interviews, no performances. You can't sell your music without showing it to the buying public.
It's her choice though, she prefers to be at home. She's a bad popstar.
Posted by: -Jay- Jul 8 2012, 11:11 AM
T4 performance, mainly! That was a good slot - not a lot of pop acts release an album having the opportunity to perform two album tracks. There was also G-A-Y, the album signing. The single being at #1 was great promo in itself, with the song very high on TV & Radio. She had interviews in print too. The exposure was definitely there.
Posted by: Carlos V Jul 8 2012, 08:28 PM
T4 performance at 9:30 a.m on a Saturday is a good slot? I don't know you but my friends and I are usually sleep at that time... it would have been better to perform and be interviewed on daily shows like This Morning, Daybreak etc.
What promotion is performing at G-A-Y? performing in front of 500 people?
Having a #1 single the week before the album already did it's job, that's why she was #2 the week of release... the problem is how to mantain the album when she's nowhere to be seen, ffs, you're a GA fan, you know how they promoted... even when 3 Words was released Cheryl did different interviews during the following weeks. Even Bieber pre-recorded a couple of interviews for the week of release.
Posted by: -Jay- Jul 8 2012, 09:57 PM
To be quite honest, I'm not as incensed about it as you are. At the end of the day if Cheryl's comfortable doing seemingly little towards promoting her album, then that's her look out & her team's, really. You & I did our parts by buying it, so there's no point in us arguing about it imo. My overall view is that her promotion was reasonably satisfactory.
The interviews thing is kind of a problem though. She hasn't wanted to talk about her personal life, and she has very little to say about her own music too. That pretty much leaves her with nothing interesting to talk about - evidence being that she reels off the same thing in all the magazine interviews, and all the journalists make comments that basically imply she is quite difficult. I think a stumbling block with Cheryl is that she's losing her connection with the public.
Posted by: Slick Jul 8 2012, 10:03 PM
Cheryl has done more promotion so far this era than she did in the entirety of the last era, and probably the one before that too. I always criticized her for being more preoccupied with X Factor than with playing the part of the popstar, but I think she's definitely delivering so far this time.
Posted by: THEO. Jul 8 2012, 10:06 PM
Well I heard that she's due to release a "reveal-all" autobiography in the autumn, so we'll hear her view on her personal life there if so. I do agree that it was annoying when she brushed over Graham Norton's single question about it though.
Posted by: aprilj Jul 9 2012, 10:41 AM
She needs to get 'Under The Sun' video out there sooner rather than later (and hopefully bring the 'official release' forward a good few weeks.
Posted by: Carlos V Jul 9 2012, 12:18 PM
At the end of the day if Cheryl's comfortable doing seemingly little towards promoting her album, then that's her look out & her team's, really. You & I did our parts by buying it, so there's no point in us arguing about it imo. My overall view is that her promotion was reasonably satisfactory.The interviews thing is kind of a problem though. She hasn't wanted to talk about her personal life, and she has very little to say about her own music too. That pretty much leaves her with nothing interesting to talk about - evidence being that she reels off the same thing in all the magazine interviews, and all the journalists make comments that basically imply she is quite difficult. I think a stumbling block with Cheryl is that she's losing her connection with the public.
That's true, she needs to change that pathetic attitude. I guess she knows the reasons why those 16 songs made the album and what she feels when she sings them.
I don't agree with this, yes she did more promo than with MLR but she has not done more than with 3 Words, plus she didn't stop working from October 2009 to June 2010, promo in the UK, international promo and a tour.
Posted by: Gboy Jul 10 2012, 10:02 AM
10 - Under The Sun
07 - Call My Name
06 - Craziest Things
07 - Girl In The Mirror
09 - A Million Lights
07 - Screw You
06 - Love Killer
05 - Ghetto Baby
07 - Sexy Den A Mutha
08 - Mechanics Of The Heart
07 - All Is Fair
16 - Last One Standing
04 - Boys Lie
05 - One Thousand
06- Telescope
05 - I Like It
06 - Make You Go
04 - Dum Dum
10 - Teddy Bear
Posted by: Jonjoria Jul 10 2012, 03:30 PM
I found it to be the ultimate grower for me. For me I'd rank it...08.5 'Under The Sun'
10.0 'Call My Name'
07.0 'Craziest Things' (feat. Will.I.Am.)
07.0 'Girl In the Mirror'
10.0 'A Million Lights'
09.0 'Screw You' (feat. Wretch 32)
09.0 'Love Killer'
09.0 'Ghetto Baby'
08.0 'Sexy Den A Mutha'
08.5 'Mechanics Of the Heart'
07.0 'All Is Fair'
07.0 'Last One Standing'
04.5 'Boys Lie'
06.0 'One Thousand'
08.0 'Telescope'
07.0 'I Like It'
05.5 'Make You Go'
03.5 'Dum Dum'
09.0 'Teddy Bear'
A pretty solid album. Such an improvement on her previous material. All the ballads are stronger than majority of the ballads she's already released from other albums. 'A Million Lights' is one of my favourite Cheryl songs. It's stunning and her vocal and tone are perfect for it. Majority of the bonus tracks are very worthy of being just them.
Posted by: SlimJim Jul 10 2012, 04:10 PM
08.0 'Under The Sun'
09.5 'Call My Name'
09.0 'Craziest Things' (feat. Will.I.Am.)
08.5 'Girl In the Mirror'
09.0 'A Million Lights'
10.0 'Screw You' (feat. Wretch 32)
09.5 'Love Killer'
09.0 'Ghetto Baby'
08.5 'Sexy Den A Mutha'
08.5 'Mechanics Of the Heart'
07.0 'All Is Fair'
07.0 'Last One Standing'
09.0 'Boys Lie'
09.5 'One Thousand'
08.0 'Telescope'
Posted by: THEO. Jul 10 2012, 04:41 PM
10.0 "Under the Sun"
10.0 "Call My Name"
09.0 "Craziest Things" (ft. will.i.am)
08.5 "Girl in the Mirror"
08.0 "A Million Lights"
09.5 "Screw You" (ft. Wretch 32)
07.5 "Love Killer"
06.0 "Ghetto Baby"
07.0 "Sexy Den a Mutha"
06.5 "Mechanics of the Heart"
08.0 "All is Fair"
05.5 "Boys Lie"
07.5 "One Thousand"
07.0 "Telescope"
08.5 "Last One Standing"
08.0 "I Like It"
06.5 "Make You Go"
06.5 "Dum Dum"
07.0 "Teddy Bear"
"Under the Sun" surprised me with how good it was for some reason, mainly because I expected to prefer "Screw You", although I was still looking forward to hearing both of them.
The ballads aren't as strong as the rest of the album, but are a nice break after every few songs.
"Last One Standing" is the best song from the deluxe editions, but I'm not sure it would've fit into either section (tracks 1-6 make the first; 7-9 the second and 10-11 don't really fit into either or with one another, but they do with the deluxe tracks, weirdly).
A very strong album overall, with many highs and a nice range of genres/sounds.
Posted by: A Million Lights Jul 11 2012, 03:07 PM
Hoping Cheryl does some promo around the next few weeks to push it into the top 10 again.. It's a shame it's not doing as well as '3 Words' or 'Messy Little Raindrops' saleswise.. hopefully the sales will grow when a few more singles are released!
Posted by: BrookeOlivia Jul 11 2012, 08:03 PM
Down to #32 in todays midweeks
Posted by: Aphrodite Jul 14 2012, 12:58 AM
#33 today.
Posted by: -Jay- Jul 14 2012, 05:12 PM
This chart run is starting to shape up as worse as the 'Sound of the Underground' (album)
Posted by: Slick Jul 14 2012, 05:13 PM
It's really quite alarming just how much she's been benefiting from Christmas sales in the past. I thought it'd at least make it past 100k before bombing.
Posted by: Rossco Jul 14 2012, 07:00 PM
As would anyone releasing every year around xmas time. She released in the summer - the lowest time of year for album sales so it's hardly a shock to see this album is selling less than her previous two.
Posted by: Slick Jul 14 2012, 07:09 PM
I didn't say it was a shock to see it selling less, I said it was a shock to see it selling THIS MUCH LESS. It's almost as if her previous album sales would have been next to nothing if released in Summer, which for one of our most successful female artists is a worry.
Posted by: Neil Jul 14 2012, 08:17 PM
That doesn't explain the chart run though.
Posted by: dannjohn3 Jul 15 2012, 09:42 PM
We have to remember she's dropped one single and done NO promo for the album.
Posted by: Aphrodite Jul 16 2012, 01:22 AM
I thought the low sales climate would benefit her chart run but even that hasnt happened. Its a strange outcome so far, the lead single has done very well, the album has got great reviews, she is a big name, her previous albums have done well whereas this album is out a month and hasnt managed 100,000 yet. Albums are so hard to call these days, the 2nd single needs to do reasonably well for her as if it does the album will pick up again but if the singles go like her last album, this album will be very lucky to do 200,000.
Summer is a hard release, Kylie;s aphrodite was released in or around the same time, granted it opened on much higher sales than cheryl but for me it seemed forever to reach platnum, plus releasing in the summer you dont get much of a x mas sales boost as by the time x mas comes round summer albums in general are forgotten and i think a million light will see the same pattern as kylies aphrodite but may not reach platnum. Also just look at how mdna has gone for Madoona, its out near 3 months and hasnt managed 150,000 yet, as i said unless the artists promote like hell and manage a few big hits single the albums just lose momentum so quick. Rihanna is an artist who knows how to do this so well and she managed to sell albums, on saying that she works too hard i think plus has become far far too over exposed which is off putting
Im not Cheryls biggest fan but im looking at her album from the fairest point of view i can.
Posted by: Hayzayy Aug 5 2012, 06:36 PM
Album up 10 places to 38 this week, "Under the sun" is starting to make an impact !
Posted by: Nick F1 Aug 12 2012, 11:52 AM
EDIT
Posted by: SlimJim Aug 12 2012, 09:16 PM
how much has this sold now? im guessing about 70k?
Posted by: Hayzayy Aug 13 2012, 08:13 AM
Up 1 place to #37 this week !
Posted by: pippa Aug 13 2012, 01:03 PM
#37 and sales of only 2,500, it is good the album has made a top 40 return but i really believe this album is almost dead in the water and wont garner up alot more sales worth talking about, 200,000 final sales looks the best outcome now.
Posted by: Hayzayy Aug 30 2012, 09:13 AM
For all the graphic geeks out there, you can buy the font for this era here : http://www.hypefortype.com/browse-fonts/font-categories/experimental/nerc.html
Posted by: Chris Cole Sep 25 2012, 04:21 AM
Why she won't release A Million Lights in the US, I'll never understand. Especially since she RECORDED it here... Rude... I'm also disappointed with the sales of the album too considering how well her other projects have sold.
Posted by: dannjohn3 Sep 25 2012, 11:58 AM
I'm also disappointed with the sales of the album too considering how well her other projects have sold.Rumour has it, she's rehearsing for The Voice US.
Posted by: pippa Sep 26 2012, 08:37 AM
Unless a repackage comes soon for the album it will never see 200,000 Uk sales which is disapointing when looking at her previous credentials.
Posted by: Carlos V Sep 26 2012, 06:38 PM
Rumour? lol
Made up information by Heat Magazine you mean. She was rehearsing for "The Voice '12". The Voice is a Danish radio station (Like Capital in the UK) and she performed 3 songs in their music festival last monday.
Heat magazine got it wrong and wrote a stupid article about her performing on The Voice USA when she was sound checking for that gig in Denmark.
Posted by: Marina Hurts Sep 26 2012, 07:52 PM
Album already has 19 songs, though. How many more?
Posted by: AltheGreat Dec 25 2012, 12:13 AM
A Christmas gift from dear Chezza
...does this mean it's a single? 
Posted by: dannjohn3 Dec 25 2012, 03:00 PM
She won't have time to promote it till April!
Posted by: Carlos V Dec 25 2012, 09:06 PM
It won't be released. This isn't an official video either, it's just a collabo with Hunger Mag and Rankin like she already did last year, this time the video just happens to be about her own song instead of a song from another artist like it was the one from last year, Drive from Alpines.
Posted by: cookie_monster Dec 26 2012, 12:36 AM
I wish she had managed to squeeze in releasing 'Screw You' between 'Under The Sun' and the Girls Aloud greatest hits album
However Under The Sun remains the best thing she's ever done for me. I'm hardly the biggest Chezza fan but I do surprisingly like all her singles to some degree!
Under The Sun >>> 3 Words >>>>>>> Parachute > The Flood > Promise This >>> Fight For This Love > Call My Name
Posted by: Jonjo Dec 26 2012, 01:02 AM
For me it's:
'Fight For This Love' >>>...>>> 'Call My Name' >>>> 'The Flood' > '3 Words' >>> 'Promise This' > 'Under The Sun' >>>>> 'Parachute'
I really don't know why I dislike 'Parachute' as much as I do. I genuinely can't bring myself to listen to it. But FFTL will always be the greatest thing she's ever done for me. Not only is it one of her best songs (GA stuff included!) But it's a modern pop masterpiece in my eyes. Flawless pop song, which seems to have aged very well.
Posted by: Jack Dec 26 2012, 03:18 AM
01 Call My Name
02 Under The Sun
03 The Flood
04 3 Words
05 Fight For This Love
06 Promise This
07 Parachute
But really, I only like the first two. Parachute is pretty much unlistenable, never understood why it was so successful.
Posted by: Marina Hurts Dec 26 2012, 11:44 AM
Call My Name (Pretty much the best song she's released)
> Parachute
> Fight for this Love
>Under the Sun
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
3 Words
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Promise This
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Cheeky Song (Touch My Bum)
>>>
The Flood
Posted by: JosephAloud Dec 26 2012, 11:57 AM
1. Call My Name
2. Fight For This Love
---
3. Parachute
4. The Flood
---
5. Under The Sun
---
6. Promise This
---
7. 3 Words
The first two are absolutely AMAZING. Call My Name just had to be first, it had me hooked for ages, but FFTL isn't too far behind. The next two are great, Under The Sun is good, Promise This is OK and 3 Words is just dire.
Posted by: Jáhq Dec 26 2012, 12:32 PM
Parachute hate? It's her only song that I'd still listen to out of choice.
Posted by: Silver Rocket Dec 26 2012, 06:03 PM
1. Fight For This Love (a total bonafide pop classic, deserves its success thoroughly)
2. Call My Name
3. Under The Sun
(Average)
4. Parachute
(Really bad)
5. The Flood (a song about incontinence, really Cheryl?)
(Totally unlistenable)
6. Promise This 
3 Words
Posted by: AltheGreat Dec 26 2012, 11:26 PM
1. Fight For This Love (obvs)
2. Call My Name
3. Promise This
4. The Flood
5. Under The Sun
6. Parachute
7. 3 Words
Posted by: Jay ★ Dec 27 2012, 02:13 AM
1. Fight For This Love
2. Call My Name
3. Promise This
4. 3 Words
5. Parachute
6. Under The Sun
7. The Flood
Though that's not to say I hate 'The Flood' because it's last. I really like (or love) every single she's done so far.
Posted by: dannjohn3 Dec 27 2012, 11:30 AM
Promise This
Fight For This Love
Parachute
Call My Name
3 Words
The Flood
Under The Sun
Posted by: Steve D Dec 27 2012, 11:53 AM
3 Words
Call My Name
Promise This
Fight For This Love
Parachute
Under The Sun
The Flood
Posted by: OutstandingMike Dec 29 2012, 03:45 AM
1. Call My Name
2. Fight For This Love
3. Promise This
4. Parachute
5. Under The Sun
6. 3 Words
7. The Flood
Posted by: Casey__ Dec 29 2012, 07:02 AM
3 Words
Call My Name
Parachute
Promise This
Fight For This Love
Under The Sun
The Flood
'3 Words' is absolutely amazing 10/10 moment. CMN and Para are rather amazing too (9/10) and I've grown so fond of PT after hating it to begin with (probably because I always here it when I'm out HA!) And FFTL is great, but not quite as amazing as everyone make out. The other two are a bit shit, especially 'The Flood'.
Ghetto Baby is f***ing amazing, one of the best from the album.
Posted by: Jonjo Dec 29 2012, 08:08 AM
YES at 'Ghetto Baby' love! I can't stand Lana Del Rey, but Cheryl's voice is much more catered to her material than she is, imo. She should stick to writing tracks for Cheryl. She can keep the dull 'Video Games' to herself though.
Posted by: aprilj Dec 29 2012, 11:57 AM
Ghetto Baby NEEDS a single push! One of Cheryl's best ever imo!
Posted by: Marina Hurts Dec 29 2012, 01:48 PM
This isn't too 'Lana del Rey', so it suits Cheryl.
Posted by: Silver Rocket Dec 29 2012, 05:51 PM
I just can't even know what to say about this.
Posted by: THEO. Dec 29 2012, 07:04 PM
I like that music video for "Ghetto Baby"; it's obvious not ground-breaking or high budget, but it suits the song a lot. It was never one of my favourite off A Million Lights, but the performance of it on tour really brought it to life for me.
My singles ranking would be:
1. "Fight For This Love" / "Call My Name" - genuinely too difficult to separate! Both fantastic pop songs of completely different genres, it's kind of weird that they're by the same artist!
3. "The Flood"
4. "Parachute"
5. "Promise This"
6. "3 Words"
7. "Under The Sun"
Posted by: buzz_person Dec 30 2012, 01:22 PM
My ranking goes like this:
1. Call My Name
2. Fight For This Love
3. Under The Sun
4. The Flood
5. 3 Words
6. Promise This
7. Parachute
For A Million Lights, I REALLY hope she resumes this era (after the GA Tour) and make Sexy Den A Mutha and/or Screw You as single releases.
Posted by: Hayzayy Dec 30 2012, 01:30 PM
'Sexy then a muthaf***a' has leaked !!
Posted by: cookie_monster Dec 31 2012, 01:36 AM
I know!!
I like the song sung by both Lana and Cheryl. Would be nice if it got a single push! Is it intended to be a single, the video release seems a little random...
Posted by: liamk97 Jan 4 2013, 10:25 AM
191. (RE) A Million Lights
Posted by: Jay ★ Jan 4 2013, 08:00 PM
Full chart run:
A Million Lights
[1st Entry: 24/06/12] 02-06-16-34-37-48-38-37-45-49-70-68-39-63-55-59-76-107-158-Out
[2nd Entry: 25/11/12] 176-186-Out
[3rd Entry: 30/12/12] 191-Still Charting
22 weeks
Posted by: THEO. Jan 7 2013, 06:38 PM
"Screw You" explicit has also leaked *.*
Posted by: Simon. Jan 7 2013, 10:45 PM
Loving Ghetto Baby nice simple video too
Posted by: Tombo Apr 5 2013, 10:56 PM
Whoever picked the singles must have been high, Screw You and Sezy Den a mutha would
Have been HiTS!
Posted by: Silver Rocket Apr 8 2013, 11:48 AM
'Screw You' yes, 'Sexy...' no no no.
'Under The Sun' has actually grown on me quite significantly since its release.
Posted by: JosephCoyle Apr 8 2013, 11:51 AM
Pun intended?
Screw You really should've been released! I'm still not that fussed with Under the Sun, probably the fact that she's DROWNED OUT by backing vocalists in the chorus.
Posted by: Calum Sandé Apr 8 2013, 11:16 PM
Under the Sun is by far the best on the album! That >>>>>>>>> everything else
Ghetto Baby though <3
Posted by: Jonjo Apr 9 2013, 03:11 AM
'Under The Sun' still remains WEAK AS.
'Screw You' should have been second followed by a 'Ghetto Baby' or 'A Million Lights' release.
Posted by: Vülker Aug 11 2015, 08:20 AM
Gave this a spin yesterday and it's a better album than I remembered. The dubstep bits and bobs aged terribly but the main album is a very strong collection of songs.
'Screw You', 'Ghetto Baby' and 'Sexy Den a Mutha' should've followed 'Call My Name' as single releases in that order. 
Posted by: April Aug 11 2015, 09:25 AM
"Under The Sun" was a great single choice though. Perfect Summer single. But they could've also released "Screw You" and "Ghetto Baby". It's a shame the GA reunion cut the era so short.
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