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Posted by: Jack89 16th November 2010, 12:41 AM

1. Beat Of My Drum
2. Lucky Day
3. Yo-Yo
4. Cinderella's Eyes
5. Porcelain Heart
6. i
7. Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
8. Say It Out Loud
9. Gladiator
10. Fish Out Of Water
11. Take A Bite
12. sticks + stones

Posted by: Bert for Lashes 16th November 2010, 08:19 AM

I feel like the public has a real sympathy for Nicola, although she's not hugely popular, and it could help her to launch her solo career.

She could easily be more popular than Nadine, and probably more "credible" than Cheryl (ie no backlash about her singing, etc.).

I can see her having a success à la Ellie Goulding. Oh and I would love some solo Nicola material

Posted by: Lukuzz 16th November 2010, 02:39 PM

I would LOVE a solo Nicola album (although would obviously prefer a Girls Aloud album)

Doubt it will ever materialise though..

Posted by: fxckingfamous 16th November 2010, 06:35 PM

I'd prefer a Kimberley album, and I reckon she'd be the only other member to get any kind of success. She doesn't have the best voice, but she's definitely better than Cheryl and the public love Kimberley as it is.

Posted by: Jack89 16th November 2010, 08:09 PM

^hm, I feel like Kimb is the member the public forget about, whereas the others are in the press much more? She does have that Viva show i guess.

Posted by: RabbitFurCoat 16th November 2010, 08:50 PM

I could actually see her being the 'Mel C' of Girls Aloud. Decent commercial success, by far the best songs and the most critical acclaim.

Posted by: AltheGreat 16th November 2010, 11:42 PM

Would love a Nicola album. She's my favourite voice of the five.

Posted by: Mike Sugafan 19th November 2010, 03:00 AM

Yes, me too
I want songs that sound like her solo materials in GA's album,
such as'I Say A Prayer for You' and 'It's Magic'

Posted by: Silver Rocket 23rd November 2010, 02:38 AM

She's not that good and I can't imagine her being successful solo, mind you I guess it really depends what kind of deal/publicity/backing she gets as that's the essential thing.

Posted by: Marina Hurts 23rd November 2010, 05:51 AM

I've always considered Nicola to be the Siobhan of Girls Aloud. Meaning if she went solo she would create masterpieces but she'd never succeed commercially.

Posted by: Lukuzz 23rd November 2010, 09:34 AM

Yeah I can imagine that too

Posted by: leonafan 4th December 2010, 09:18 PM

apparently there will be news of Nicola having signed a deal with Universal in tomorrow's NOTW. Exciting

Posted by: Matt Aloud 4th December 2010, 10:46 PM

Can't wait!

Just rediscovering GA's songs again after a bit of a break It all started off this week when Jump played at work

Posted by: Bert for Lashes 5th December 2010, 02:58 PM

Nic last night on a night out with the other girls (minus Nadine) and the BEP :

http://4.imagebam.com/dl.php?ID=109506681&sec=d9efa8d5fd918051ea82f4d28eda565d

She looks f***ING INCREDIBLE !

Posted by: Arrs 5th December 2010, 03:14 PM

The link doesn't open Says that hotlinking isn't allowed.

Posted by: JAM123 5th December 2010, 03:40 PM

Yes i had same problem

Posted by: -Irish-Ladd- 13th December 2010, 05:57 PM

I love Nicola. I think she'd make amazing music( and I mean Amazing) but not too sure if she'd be a success. But i'm Behind her all the way!!

Posted by: XXXO 16th April 2011, 09:59 PM

It apparently is inspired by Robyn and M.I.A.. I love M.I.A. (Robyn too, but to a much lesser degree) so I'm definitely gonna check out Nicolas stuff to see what it's like!! Hopefully it's better than Nadines.. (which was disappointing) and I have no doubt it's better than Cheryl's solo stuff.

Posted by: gooddelta 16th April 2011, 10:49 PM

This is definitely one of my most anticipated albums of the year. Nadine always had the strongest voice for me, but Nicola has the most interesting/unique, and you feel like she'd make the most exciting album certainly. I love the fragile quality to her voice, she's made so many of GA's songs somehow haunting and much deeper.

Posted by: Jam. 16th April 2011, 11:07 PM

I agree, I loved her section in Call the Shots! Made the song for me.

Posted by: Liаm 17th April 2011, 11:01 AM

Her album is in my anticipated list too She actually has my fave GA voice Nicola > Nadine > Cheryl > Sarah > Kimberley

I love Nadine's, Cheryl's (yeah I went there!) and Sarah's voice too though Cheryl makes the best music thus far, wonder if Nicola can match the brilliance of 3W and MLR?

Posted by: Simon. 17th April 2011, 03:29 PM

Sounds promising after hearing who shes inspired by, was confused to how she would sound.

Posted by: Arrs 18th April 2011, 10:09 AM

I'll be very happy even if we get album full of 'It's Magic's.

Posted by: ukchartstatsfan 21st April 2011, 09:50 AM

Do you think she'lll do better than Nadine?

Posted by: Jaack Sykes 21st April 2011, 02:26 PM

Well it'll be very embarrassing for her if she doesn't

Posted by: Lukuzz 24th April 2011, 11:18 AM

Not like it would be hard to beat Nadine. But considering she is probably the least popular member from the general public just knowing her as 'the ugly ginger one' It will be hard for her to do well imo. Hopefully the song will be KILLER though and she will blow people away and all the dickheads will finally realize just how talented she is!


Nicola Loon Here!

Posted by: Matt Aloud 24th April 2011, 11:38 AM

Nadine shot herself right in the foot with the Tesco deal. ANd the alienating GA fans, and the life and times in LA, and the BRIT awards snub, and the Kimberley clanger... and so on

Posted by: Casey__ 2nd May 2011, 04:00 PM

SO excited for this, really hope it comes soon. Nicola has always been my favourite, since Popstars: The Rivals was on TV.

Glad she's going down a more interesting, less poppy route. As someone mentioned Siobhan Donaghy, if this album is even HALF as incredible as 'Ghosts' then she'll have an amazing album.

Posted by: Lukuzz 2nd May 2011, 04:02 PM

Single is out on Friday!!

Posted by: -Jay- 6th May 2011, 02:45 AM

The Sun confirms the album title is 'Cinderella's Eyes' and that it's due in Autumn!

Posted by: fxckingfamous 6th May 2011, 09:50 AM

This is AMAZING. The best title for a Girls Aloud related project everrrrrrr.

Posted by: Lukuzz 6th May 2011, 09:52 AM

I've pre ordered it from her website, its says expected release date: October 3rd.

Posted by: fxckingfamous 6th May 2011, 09:55 AM

I reaaaaally can't wait, it's gonna be amazing <3

Posted by: Hayzayy 6th May 2011, 09:56 AM

5 more months to wait before we get the album then

I dunno how I'm gonna deat with the wait !

Posted by: Lukuzz 6th May 2011, 10:07 AM

I just need the single to tide me over!!

Posted by: Tabloid Darling. 6th May 2011, 10:10 AM

Me too. Is that the official single cover though, I don't rly like the font haha.

Posted by: Jack 6th May 2011, 10:25 AM

I can see her having Diana type success ... I'd think Radio 1 will support her hugely.

Posted by: THEO. 6th May 2011, 04:04 PM

Title is WONDERFUL! A shame that there's such a long wait until we get it, but that's her birthday I think, so that's sweet of her.

Posted by: Jimmie 6th May 2011, 06:32 PM

So true

I can see her doing really well. She is well known from Girls Aloud, If the single is decent enough then she has a chance of success! I really hope this does well.
Love the album title

I can echo Jack, I agree she could have similar success to Diana Vickers. Even if she does I hardy doubt she will complain!

Posted by: gooddelta 6th May 2011, 06:48 PM

Ridiculously excited about this. It sounds like it will avoid the general 'budget' feel of Nadine's solo material, and the generic US sound of some of Cheryl's. I love the fact that it sounds typically British and the snippets of the lyrics posted on PJ sound brilliant - she was always my second favourite GA member after Nadine, who to me was the whole package. Vocally though, Nicola was always the one I'd be most interested in solo material by and it's excellent that it's happening and all sounding great! She'll be the Mark Owen of Girls Aloud (respectable pop garnering respectable success) to Cheryl's Robbie Williams (not the lead singer but a huge megastar alone) and Nadine's Gary Barlow (flop lead singer )

Posted by: THEO. 3rd June 2011, 12:44 PM

Here's Nicola's explanation of the album's title, plus some lyrics from the title track:

Posted by: Lukuzz 6th June 2011, 04:33 PM

YEYYY she tweeted me on her Q&A a second ago, she told me she has co-wrote every track on the album

Posted by: Lukuzz 6th June 2011, 05:33 PM

Also she said there is a track called 'Bite Me' on the album (which she said is her favourite at the moment) And Porcelain Heart WILL be on the album!!

Posted by: David John 6th June 2011, 05:40 PM

I had a feeling Nic would be co writing.

Posted by: THEO. 7th June 2011, 12:33 PM

A new song confirmed; "Sticks And Stones", which Nicola wrote over an Eminem beat. Interesting...

Posted by: David John 7th June 2011, 02:25 PM

I like porcelain heart. Glad its made the album

Posted by: THEO. 10th June 2011, 08:05 PM

A new demo from the album, "Dance In the Rain", has leaked. You can listen http://aloudsound.net/view/1989/nicola-roberts-dance-in-the-rain-new-demo-song/. It sounds alright, although it definitely needs improving to live up to "Beat of My Drum" and "Porcelain Heart".

Got this from a poster on SIN:

Posted by: dannjohn3 10th June 2011, 11:04 PM

I like "Dance In The Rain".

Posted by: David John 11th June 2011, 08:39 AM

I am eager for her t4 on the beach appearance. That will show her as an artist to the public.

Posted by: Hayzayy 11th June 2011, 11:08 AM

I love "Dance the rain" (and not "Dance in the rain" ) ! It doesn't even sound that demo-ish to me !

I really like "Lucky day" too, judging from the LQ videos of her live performance.

This album is shaping up to be AMAZING.

Posted by: Matt Aloud 11th June 2011, 11:16 AM

Lucky Day was amazing at Newcastle I want the album now!

Posted by: Lukuzz 12th June 2011, 10:22 AM

If the singles flop, will we even get the album? :/

Posted by: Hayzayy 12th June 2011, 11:05 AM

Of course we will ! And with an October release, there definitely is a second single coming before the album is out.

Posted by: Lukuzz 12th June 2011, 01:12 PM

Well its not a given is it?

Girls Can't Catch got dropped after their 2nd single

Posted by: David John 15th June 2011, 05:56 PM

But girls can't catch were in a different scenario. Bearing in mind that Nicola is from one of Britain's top girlbands so she already has exposure, an established fan base and the fact people know the name Nicola Roberts.

Girls can't catch were unknown to the british public and had to work hard to build a fan base.

Posted by: THEO. 30th June 2011, 07:44 PM

There's a live recording of 'Lucky Day' from Radio City Live floating around the web if anyone wants it.

Posted by: Hayzayy 30th June 2011, 08:43 PM

Is it HQ ?

Posted by: THEO. 30th June 2011, 09:01 PM

I think they said it was MQ.

Posted by: Lukuzz 8th July 2011, 10:37 AM

Apparently this is released on 26th September now (a week earlier than originally planned) According to wikipedia, Play and HMV

Posted by: Love Me Crazy 8th July 2011, 09:13 PM

Rumoured cover + tracklist:



01.”Beat of My Drum”
02.”Dance in the Rain”
03.”Pretty Persuasion”
04.”Sticks & Stones”
05.”Porcelain Heart”
06.”Take a Bite”
07.”Dating”
08.”I”
09.”Yo Yo”
10.”Cinderella’s Eyes”
11.”Lucky Day”
12.”Been There, Done That”
13.”Want You (So Bad)”
14.”Wanna Dance”
15.”Disco, Blisters & a Comedown”

Posted by: dannjohn3 8th July 2011, 09:29 PM

I hope it's fake. It looks really fan made

Posted by: Cremey 8th July 2011, 09:34 PM

Apparently she said on her twitter (I think?) that she can't wait for people see the amazing photoshoot for the album...and this is a photo we've seen before. Hopefully it's fake anyway!

Posted by: THEO. 8th July 2011, 09:35 PM

I don't mind that artwork, but it's pretty unlikely that they'd use a photo where her face is covered if they're trying to establish her as an artist. Loving the length of the tracklist though! But it would seem a bit odd to include both of the B-sides, so it might not be real...?

Posted by: dannjohn3 8th July 2011, 09:37 PM

"Porcelain Heart" isn't a bside.

Posted by: THEO. 8th July 2011, 09:40 PM

It's a digital B-side. Just like 'Single Ladies' was to 'If I Were a Boy' for Beyoncé.

Posted by: Love Me Crazy 9th July 2011, 02:02 PM

It's fake because Nicola just tweeted that they're meeting to arrange the running order for her album.

Posted by: Liаm 9th July 2011, 03:33 PM

That might be true, it's made it's way to Wikipedia as well. Can't see the cover being real though, she has mentioned a photoshoot and that looks fanmade.

Posted by: Lukuzz 9th July 2011, 03:36 PM

Its 26th of September not 29th

Posted by: Matt Aloud 9th July 2011, 07:27 PM

I shall be back at HMV to sell it

Posted by: Hayzayy 11th July 2011, 11:12 AM

This is really shaping up to be the best album of the year.

My mini-Nicola Roberts EP is already the best album of the year :

01. Beat of my drum
02. Porcelain heart
03. Disco, blisters and a comedown
04. Dance in the rain
05. Luck day (live)
Bonuses :
06. It's magic
07. I say a prayer for you

Posted by: MarthaJonesFan 3rd August 2011, 04:41 PM

Nicola did tweet to say Porcelain Heart is an album track, and that Disco, Blisters and a Comedown will be the BOMD b-side.

Posted by: Davidson 5th August 2011, 12:50 PM

This has leaked, not sure if it has been mentioned anywhere else:



LOVING it

Posted by: Liаm 5th August 2011, 09:13 PM

DITR is so brilliant, not as good as Lucky Day or BOMD but it bodes well for the album, which surely is gonna be in the top 5 best of the year at this rate!

Posted by: THEO. 17th August 2011, 10:09 AM

From Monday:

Really looking forward to seeing it, if it's anywhere near as good as the two single covers, then it'll be great!

Posted by: Klumzee 18th August 2011, 11:55 AM

Does Dance In The Rain sample Sway? It sounds quite similar in the verses.

Posted by: Frank! 22nd August 2011, 10:26 AM

Cinderella's Eyes - pre-order, artwork and tracklisting revealed

http://www.nicolarobertsmusic.com/news/2011/08/cinderella-eyes-pre-order-artwork-tracklisting/

Posted by: Tom *.* Kay 22nd August 2011, 12:05 PM

AMAZING AMAZING AMAZING.

Dragonette are on this too, it might just be album of the year

Posted by: Aidan 22nd August 2011, 12:57 PM

Nicola looks beautiful on the album cover. I'm anticipating this album so much now, very excited for it!

Posted by: Frank! 22nd August 2011, 12:57 PM

Is 'Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime' a cover of The Korgis version? Doesn't sound like it's a song Nicola would do though

Posted by: THEO. 22nd August 2011, 01:43 PM

I love that artwork! She looks gorgeous. I'm really excited for this now, hopefully it lives up to my expectations. I'm not too disappointed about 'Dance in the Rain' not being there either, it's my least favourite of the songs we've heard already.

Posted by: Liаm 22nd August 2011, 02:34 PM

I'm really excited for this now, amazing artwork and 2 fabulous singles

Posted by: Lukuzz 22nd August 2011, 02:48 PM

Artwork is absolutely stunning. Shame there's only 12 tracks and that Dance The Rain is missing. But I'm SO excited now!

Posted by: THEO. 22nd August 2011, 04:03 PM

Nicola will be signing copies of the album (and presumably any singles) at HMV in Liverpool on September 27 (the album's release date) at 5pm. http://t.co/VGvX7iJ. I'd love to go, but by the time it's out, I'll have started sixth form. I will see her/live one day!

Posted by: ▲▲▲ 23rd August 2011, 04:10 AM

MASSIVE NITPICK ALERT. I really wish this was called Cinderella Eyes. Cinderella's Eye just looks ugly. Also, can't believe they didn't use this photo for the cover:

Posted by: THEO. 23rd August 2011, 09:58 AM

To answer your two points, it's Cinderella's Eyes, and they used the photo (presumably) because she's acting as Cinderella in it.

Posted by: Lukuzz 23rd August 2011, 10:15 AM

Would Cinderella Eyes even make sense?

And I think the cover is perfection.

Posted by: ▲▲▲ 23rd August 2011, 01:52 PM

It doesn't need to make much sense, Eye's just randomly irks me for absolutely no reason. Haha.

Posted by: Acoustic 23rd August 2011, 05:16 PM

I thought the reason for the title was like "looking through Cinderella's Eyes".

Anyway, love all the artwork for this album.

Posted by: Lukuzz 12th September 2011, 05:14 PM

There's previews of 'YoYo' 'Sticks and Stones' and 'I' on Itunes from the Cinderella's Eyes Mini-Mix that is available as a pre-order with the Lucky Day single.

All 3 sound brilliant! Can't wait!

http://itunes.apple.com/gb/preorder/lucky-day-ep/id455845438

Posted by: Cremey 12th September 2011, 05:20 PM

'Sticks and Stones' sounds a bit odd, she doesn't seem in time with the music - perhaps that's just from the clip.
'I' is SO Metronomy! I love it.

Posted by: Lukuzz 12th September 2011, 05:44 PM

Sticks and Stones is my fave out of the 3 from them previews. I'm sure they will all be amazing in full though.

Posted by: Lukuzz 14th September 2011, 02:05 PM

There is 90 second previews of all the tracks on the album on Itunes - http://t.co/OMeAFkG

Sounds brilliant. Cannot wait!!

Posted by: Frank! 14th September 2011, 02:42 PM

Full version of Sticks + Stones



I am in LOVE with this after one listen despite the 'Jar of Hearts' resemblances here and there

Posted by: Lukuzz 14th September 2011, 07:54 PM

It's absolutely stunning, had tears in my eyes listening to it. Very sad song. I can see that being my favourite on the album

Posted by: Mikeyjosh 14th September 2011, 10:26 PM

Sticks + Stones is all kinds of amazing! My fave so far and I love both singles!!
I never would have thought Nicola's material would be my fave.
Hope her album is a success!

Posted by: Cremey 15th September 2011, 12:25 AM

'Sticks + Stones' is seriously beautiful, obviously such a heartfelt song for her.

Posted by: The Pavl 15th September 2011, 06:36 AM

Incredible. The spoken part before the last chorus is amazing.

Posted by: Lukuzz 15th September 2011, 07:09 AM

Agreed, that's my favourite part.

Posted by: dannjohn3 15th September 2011, 08:46 AM

"Sticks + Stones" is without a doubt... her best song (so far).

Posted by: Jonjo 15th September 2011, 02:50 PM

After listening to the album preview on iTunes, I am no longer awaiting this album. Her voice gets really irritating if you hear it too often. There's some sort of shrill to it.

Posted by: Liаm 15th September 2011, 03:23 PM

Sticks And Stones is just amazing... Best thing we've heard so far for sure

Posted by: Davidson 15th September 2011, 07:25 PM

I am not a massive fan of Nicola's voice to be honest with you, but 'Sticks & Stones' is stunning and the lyrics are fabulous

Posted by: THEO. 16th September 2011, 07:46 PM

I'm not sure how I feel about 'Sticks + stones' just yet. I think it'll probably grow, but it's definitely the least instant of all the songs I've heard so far. The lyrics sound a bit shoehorned in, and don't really flow very well, especially during the middle eight.

Posted by: MarthaJonesFan 16th September 2011, 07:57 PM

I LOVE Sticks + Stones. It's just beautiful I think.

Posted by: ▲▲▲ 17th September 2011, 10:53 PM

'I' sounds wonderful! Definitely my favourite from the clips.

Posted by: Lukuzz 18th September 2011, 09:22 AM

I think this is going to be my favourite album ever, even more than Girls Aloud albums and that is saying something, every song sounds amazing, and even the b-sides are perfection.

Posted by: Atonement 18th September 2011, 05:22 PM

Not a big fan of Sticks + Stones but I do think the lyrics during the breakdown/spoken part are outstanding.

Posted by: Aidan 20th September 2011, 02:20 PM

'sticks + stones' the next single?

Posted by: Lukuzz 20th September 2011, 02:29 PM

I think Yo-Yo may be the next single (If she gets to release another one that is)

Posted by: Lukuzz 21st September 2011, 02:16 PM

Nicola performing 'I' for NME -

http://www.nme.com/nme-video/nicola-roberts---i-exclusive/1172848649001

Brilliant performance, she seems so much more confident in this than any others I've seen her in.

Posted by: THEO. 22nd September 2011, 10:50 AM

My album's been shipped! And it got reduced to £7.99 on HMV, which I am pleased about!

Posted by: MarthaJonesFan 22nd September 2011, 07:36 PM

Listen to 5 FULL tracks from Cinderella's Eyes! http://music.uk.msn.com/xclusives/nicola-roberts/listen-to-five-tracks-from-nicola-roberts-album

Posted by: Liаm 22nd September 2011, 08:00 PM

Yo-Yo Really love it, so good and not too far away from Girls Aloud's material! I is a bit disappoiting though, kinda dull Loving Take A Bite too, quite old school!

Posted by: HeartRateRapid 22nd September 2011, 08:35 PM

'Take a Bite' is easily the best thing I've heard from this era thus far. Excellent production, chorus and that rap!

In all honesty I'm a bit disappointed in the project as a whole, something just hasn't clicked. A lack of energy in the music? Personality? I'm not sure but I ENDEVOUR to get to the bottom of it.

Posted by: dannjohn3 23rd September 2011, 08:47 AM

"Gladiator" is my favourite song.

Posted by: Lukuzz 23rd September 2011, 10:11 AM

After first listen -

Porcelain Heart - 11
Sticks + Stones - 10
Lucky Day - 10
Beat Of My Drum - 10
Yo-Yo - 10
Gladiator - 10
Take A Bite - 9.5
Cinderella's Eyes - 9
Say It Out Loud - 8
Fish Out Of Water - 8
I - 7.5
Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime - 7


Brilliant album. Every track a 7 or above after 1 listen, but I think some of the will grow. Need to go listen more!

Posted by: Cremey 23rd September 2011, 10:28 AM

On my first listen now, loving 'Fish Out of Water'.

Posted by: Aled. 23rd September 2011, 03:11 PM

On the whole, VERY impressed. I had high expectations for this album and I'd say they've pretty much been reached. 'I', 'Take A Bite' and 'Yo-Yo' would be some of my highlights from the non-singles.

'Fish Out Of Water' is actually the only one that's failing to really click with me for now. But definitely the best album from any solo Girls Aloud project to date.

Posted by: MarthaJonesFan 23rd September 2011, 03:28 PM

Not gonna listen till Monday, but I have listened to I, Yo-Yo and Take A Bite, which are all AMAZING! Especially the latter.

Posted by: Davidson 23rd September 2011, 03:41 PM

Beat Of My Drum - 6.5
Lucky Day - 8.0
Yo-Yo - 9.0
Cinderella's Eyes - 9.5
Porcelian Heart - 10.0
I - 7.5
Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes - 8.0
Say It Out Loud - 9.5
Gladiator - 9.5
Fish Out Of Water - 6.5
Take A Bite - 9.5
Sticks + Stones - 11.0

Fabulous album. Far better than the singles for me, I like Lucky Day and Beat Of My Drum was good but I find it really boring now, there are far better songs on the album than the singles. Nicola has proves, despite not having the best voice, she is a brilliant songwriter (expecially on 'I' and 'Sticks & Stones') and she can make fantastic melodies. I love the production on the album aswell. I wish they had put Dance In The Rain on the album though, instead of mabye 'Fish Out Of Water' which I am finding just alright, it seems to bringing down the amazing second half of the album.

Posted by: Liаm 23rd September 2011, 04:14 PM

She's done a cover of EGLS? I'm d/ling the album now - shall give my verdict when I listen!

Posted by: Liаm 23rd September 2011, 07:22 PM

First listen rate:

09 Beat Of My Drum
09.5 Lucky Day
09 Yo-Yo
08 Cinderella's Eyes
11 Porcelain Heart
06 I
07.5 Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometime
09 Say It Out Loud
10 Gladiator
06 Fish Out Of Water
09 Take A Bite
10 Sticks & Stones

Posted by: Lukuzz 23rd September 2011, 08:29 PM

I'm shooting bullets from my chest, I'm Superwoman Bitches!

Best line ever.

Posted by: -Irish-Ladd- 23rd September 2011, 08:39 PM

Positions on Irish iTunes:

#103. Sticks + Stones
#104. Lucky Day (and #151)
#252. Porcelain Heart
#514. Cinderella's Eyes
#527. Take A Bite
#528. Gladiator
#529. Say it Out Loud
#530. Everybody's got to learn Sometime
#531. Beat of My Drum

You can tell sales are verry low & close together when 5 of the songs are right after another...

Posted by: Lukuzz 23rd September 2011, 08:55 PM

Nice to see Sticks + Stones up there. Epic song.

Posted by: Davidson 23rd September 2011, 09:32 PM

This is been on repeat all night, fitting in a song every advert break in Big Brother and X Factor USA. Just pure brilliance.

Posted by: gooddelta 23rd September 2011, 10:31 PM

I've pre-ordered the album and it's been dispatched - will hopefully come tomorrow, looking forward to hearing it!

Posted by: Cremey 23rd September 2011, 11:09 PM

Such a strong album! Will definitely be buying this on Monday.
'Take a Bite' is my favourite at the moment, it'll hopefully be a single at some point.
The rap is amazing, love how her accent really comes through in it... 'they're gonna eat all their words, they're talking absolute shit'. Amazing. And that INTRO! Think I might just have a new obsession.

Posted by: AltheGreat 24th September 2011, 09:55 AM

My copy and signed poster have arrived!

Beautiful inlay booklet.

Posted by: Lukuzz 24th September 2011, 10:43 AM

I'm waiting from my copy from Universal so not expecting it anytime soon. It's signed though so that will make up for the wait.

Posted by: THEO. 24th September 2011, 10:48 AM

Where did you get a signed poster from, Al? Mine arrived today from HMV - although it was £1 cheaper than the signed one from Universal (which I missed the boat on ordering), so it's all good Not listened yet, but am looking forward to hearing the tracks!

Posted by: AltheGreat 24th September 2011, 11:18 AM

Play.com, £7.99 with the signed poster.

http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/20018182/Cinderella-Eyes/Product.html?searchtype=allproducts&searchsource=0&searchstring=nicola+roberts&urlrefer=search

Posted by: THEO. 24th September 2011, 04:35 PM

Oh, great! Well I'll have my signed Nicola picture in the post in a couple of days - plus I got HMV pure points!

Posted by: Jack89 24th September 2011, 05:54 PM

Gonna buy this worst cover picture from this era though...

Posted by: Matt Aloud 26th September 2011, 10:44 AM

Can Mr Postman deliver it the right day this time or should I just wait until Thursday

Posted by: gooddelta 26th September 2011, 01:36 PM

I and Sticks + Stones are my clear instant standouts, love both far more than either of the singles

Posted by: HeartRateRapid 26th September 2011, 01:58 PM

I realise why I love 'Take a Bite' more than generally anything else on this record. Talk about M.I.A.-lite

Posted by: liamk97 26th September 2011, 06:12 PM

HMV – #43
Play.com – #29

Posted by: CHЯIS 26th September 2011, 06:15 PM

After listening to this a couple of times, WHY she chose 'BOMD' and 'LD' as the first two singles is beyond me. Easily two of the worst on the album.

Posted by: MarthaJonesFan 26th September 2011, 06:36 PM

My ratings:

Beat Of My Drum: 9
Lucky Day: 9.5
Yo-Yo: 9.5
Cinderella's Eyes: 10
Porcelain Heart: 9.5
I: 9
Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime: 9
Say It Out Loud: 9.5
Gladiator: 8
Fish Out Of Water: 8.5
Take A Bite: 10
Sticks + Stones: 10

A very strong album, my favourite of the year I'd say!

Posted by: THEO. 26th September 2011, 06:41 PM

Such a good album after just a couple of listens! I'd say as an album, I prefer it to both of Cheryl and Nadine's sets, but I think Cheryl definitely chose better singles than Nicola has so far. My favourite track is 'i' - I love how completely different to the rest of the album it is, yet it's still full of her personality. 'Gladiator' is also very good; it reminds me of another song, but I can't remember what at this moment. I'd list the rest that I think are very good, but that takes up the majority of the album! I'll do a proper rate after a couple more listens

Posted by: Silver Rocket 26th September 2011, 08:01 PM

Definitely buying it this week!

Posted by: dannjohn3 26th September 2011, 09:53 PM

I met her today

And went to G-A-Y on the weekend to see her. So really I've had a Nicola-fested weekend.

Posted by: Lukuzz 26th September 2011, 11:02 PM

Currently #20 on Itunes album chart

Posted by: sajjadali 27th September 2011, 12:22 AM

and now No.11!

Posted by: dannjohn3 27th September 2011, 03:56 AM

I'm so obsessed with the (I think it's a middle 8) of "Yo-Yo".

Posted by: HeartRateRapid 27th September 2011, 04:30 AM

Did the new gnashers look good?

Posted by: dannjohn3 27th September 2011, 06:06 AM

Judge for yourself:

Posted by: Lukuzz 27th September 2011, 08:36 AM

#9 now! OMG! Hope it keeps climbing, or at least sticks there until Sunday!

Posted by: Johnkilometre 27th September 2011, 09:04 AM

It's a very good album, not quite as good as some would have you believe though:

10 Beat Of My Drum
09 Lucky Day
07 Yo-Yo
09 Cinderella's Eyes
08 Porcelain Heart
06 I
07 Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
11 Say It Out Loud
07 Gladiator
07 Fish Out Of Water
08 Take A Bite
10 Sticks + Stones

Posted by: The Pavl 27th September 2011, 10:31 AM

Stealing Mikey's lines!

Anyway, the album is absolutely incredible. Cole has got NOTHING on it.

'I' is probably my favourite so far. "I don't like people that leave comments on the internet, they preach they're perfect while they're killing you with intellect". <3

Posted by: Cremey 27th September 2011, 10:40 AM

#11 in the first set of midweeks!

Posted by: Lukuzz 27th September 2011, 10:45 AM

Buzzing with that! Would be AMAZING if it climbed in the top 10. But I'm more than happy with anywhere in the Top 20

Posted by: Lukuzz 27th September 2011, 11:25 AM

My album still hasn't been delivered Trust it to come tomorrow when I'll be at work the entire day!

Posted by: Aphrodite 27th September 2011, 12:32 PM

Delighted with its first mid week position, i know it will probably drop throughout the week but i think top 30 will be its very lowest now, im delighted its charting for her, lets hope she promo;s like hell this week to keep the album selling.

Posted by: Dannyboy 27th September 2011, 12:52 PM

You know what, this album is f***ing amazing. One of my fav albums of the year easily. Its annoys me that Cheryl can drop an albums and it sells, yet Nicola comes out with amazing songs and singles and get ignored. Team Ginge all the way.

Posted by: Hayzayy 27th September 2011, 04:29 PM

Nicola's album is basically better than 95% of the top 100, so there is no obvious need to compare it to Cheryl. Both could be successful in their own way, especially since their music is SO different.
Plus they're like best friends and I'm sure Cheryl would be more than happy to share her sales numbers with Nicola

Posted by: Dannyboy 27th September 2011, 06:26 PM

You only reason why I compared them is becuase they are both from the same group and have both released solo albums so obv people will compare them.

Posted by: Lukuzz 27th September 2011, 07:21 PM

#8 on Itunes now. Climbed slightly. Glad its sticking well.

Posted by: Cremey 27th September 2011, 07:40 PM

The 'all of the things you're saying, I'm hanging on your every word' part? If so, SAME! It really makes the song for me, if it wasn't brilliant enough already.

r a t e t i m e
11 Beat Of My Drum
09 Lucky Day
10 Yo-Yo
08 Cinderella's Eyes
10 Porcelain Heart
08 I
07 Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
07 Say It Out Loud
09 Gladiator
09 Fish Out Of Water
10 Take A Bite
09 Sticks + Stones

I'm aware this rate looks a bit loony (?) but my GOD this album is so good, definitely one of the best albums this year, if not THE best (imo of course).
'I' is still growing one me - I feel like I should love it but I don't quite yet. 'Fish Out of Water' is the better of the two Joseph Mount productions imo.

Posted by: Hayzayy 27th September 2011, 08:19 PM

Yes but the whole "why Cheryl is having success and Nicola hasn't ?!?!" conversation is pointless. The reasons are quite obvious and anyway one flopping isn't linked in any way to the other one having success.

Cheryl was successful because she was extremely popular and her music was perfectly fitting with the market, and she had killer singles.
Nicola isn't popular among "the masses" and her music doesn't seem to please the radio programmers. I'd love Nicola to be number 1 for weeks, but it's just not happening, so no need to blame Cheryl, Nadine, Sarah, or any other person related to Nicola.

Posted by: The Pavl 27th September 2011, 08:22 PM

Having listened to this album more than 165 times I can now rate it as well

11 Beat Of My Drum
10 Lucky Day
09 Yo-Yo
08 Cinderella's Eyes
09 Porcelain Heart
10 I
06 Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
08 Say It Out Loud
10 Gladiator
09 Fish Out Of Water
10 Take A Bite
10 Sticks + Stones

AMAZING.

Posted by: Johnkilometre 27th September 2011, 08:55 PM

I think 'I' would be much better served with a less grating vocal.

Posted by: liamk97 27th September 2011, 09:11 PM

I've bought my copy online today! Can't wait to hear it all, the tracks that I have heard are just divine!

Posted by: Lukuzz 28th September 2011, 07:34 AM

My signed copy from Universal better bloody come today!

Posted by: Le Vülker 28th September 2011, 08:59 AM

Until 'The Flood' killed her 2nd album!
Hahahahahaha - that's enough.


Poor Kimberley! Couldn't even be name-dropped!


Anyway, my roommate kept going on how ridiculous Nicola is, that she's annoying and ugly, and that her music is crap blah blah blah. I went to see her live at G-A-Y and kept hyping her around the house. He downloaded her album and said it was actually very good, not that commercial after all.
I'm gonna buy the physical to celebrate!

Posted by: gooddelta 28th September 2011, 09:37 AM

Music Week seem to think that 'I' is to be the next single! Don't know if that was posted here yet but it's part of their playlist section this week and says;

Posted by: Conderella 28th September 2011, 09:47 AM

This IS part of the charm of the song. If it was for you you'd edit all the songs down and make them as dull and uninteresting as possible.

Posted by: Matt Aloud 28th September 2011, 10:19 AM

Hope it can hold on to the top 20

Posted by: Love Me Crazy 28th September 2011, 10:28 AM

Finally here's my rate

10 Beat Of My Drum
10 Lucky Day
08 Yo-Yo
09 Cinderella's Eyes
10 Porcelain Heart
09 I
08 Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime
07 Say It Out Loud
09 Gladiator
08 Fish Out of Water
10 Take a Bite
08 Sticks + Stones

and the B-Sides:

08 Disco Blisters & a Comedown
09 Fix Me
09 Dance the Rain

Posted by: Cremey 28th September 2011, 10:29 AM

So...14 today. Not TOO bad a drop but I think it'll be out of the top 20 by Sunday sadly.

Posted by: dannjohn3 28th September 2011, 11:27 AM

"Yo-Yo" is clearly single #3.

Posted by: Lukuzz 28th September 2011, 02:48 PM

If its still top 10 on itunes surely it will stay a bit more stable now. Please be top 20 come Sunday!

Posted by: Silver Rocket 28th September 2011, 03:19 PM

It's all because of Cheryl's profile why she gets success and playlisted etc, her songs sound like recycled rejected demos ultimately (well, most of them).

Nicola's album is great as expected, strangely I find the first two and the last two to be the best points of the album, 'Fish Out Of Water' is the only really bad track and I'd rather it was replaced with 'Disco, Blisters And A Comedown'. I think it'll be about #23/#24 by Sunday but it doesn't matter, the true quality shines through and that's what's important here.

Posted by: Lukuzz 28th September 2011, 10:18 PM

As long as it charts higher than the two singles I'll be relatively happy.

In all fairness I never even thought she would ever release an album, and even when they announced it I thought something would go wrong and with both singles pretty much flopping I thought there was a chance they could scrap it, so I'm just over the moon I actually have a Nicola album in my collection, and the fact that it is amazing is just a bonus.

Posted by: Tom *.* Kay 29th September 2011, 10:26 AM

THIS. Seriously, 5 years ago, who thought we would ever be able to say the sentence "Nicola Roberts has a solo album out"?

Anyway, back UP in today's midweeks to #13

Posted by: Gary1 29th September 2011, 11:29 AM

Fantastic album start to finish. Even if it doesn't chart or sell well she can always be proud of it and we will always have a great pop album that thought and effort was put into which is rare in these times.

Posted by: Cremey 29th September 2011, 11:34 AM

Got my copy throught the post this morning - loving the album booklet.
The 'signature' on the poster is a bit odd though...can't tell if it's actually meant to be her name or if she's written something?

Posted by: ▲▲▲ 29th September 2011, 12:12 PM

09 Beat Of My Drum
08 Lucky Day
06 Yo-Yo
05 Cinderella's Eyes
08 Porcelain Heart
10 I
04 Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
09 Say It Out Loud
06 Gladiator
10 Fish Out Of Water
08 Take A Bite
08 Sticks + Stones

It's a quirky little album and definitely the most surprising release of the year. Who would have thought? Girls Aloud have always been a bit rubbish and Cheryl, well...

Posted by: Conderella 29th September 2011, 02:17 PM

"Let flu..."

Posted by: THEO. 29th September 2011, 02:44 PM

That says "lots of love, Nicola x", Cremey! I have it (albeit more neatly) on my single of 'Lucky Day' and a picture I bought from the OOC tour two years ago

Posted by: Lukuzz 29th September 2011, 03:35 PM

Glad its climbed 1 place although its bound to fall again tomorrow. Currently at #14 on Itunes. Still holding up quite well, alot better than I thought!

Posted by: Gary1 29th September 2011, 05:06 PM

Its "Lots of Love, Nicola". She signed the album and singles like that too.

Posted by: Aphrodite 29th September 2011, 08:03 PM

Great that it climbed 1 place in the midweeks todays, lets hope it can hold around that position now.

Posted by: AdamAloud 29th September 2011, 10:41 PM

I didn't even realise my copy was signed at first, I thought it was part of the cover

Brilliant album, standout tracks for me are 'Cinderella's Eyes', 'Take A Bite', 'Sticks + Stones' and the fabulous 'Beat Of My Drum'. I've even warmed to 'Lucky Day' the past week. 8.5/10

Posted by: Le Vülker 30th September 2011, 12:37 AM

I NEED to buy a copy!! OMG!
Have had no time to live at all!
The album is a huge hit in my household! So thrilled for her!

Posted by: Le Vülker 30th September 2011, 12:38 AM

How do you get a signed copy again?

Posted by: Propilot87 30th September 2011, 01:16 AM

im surprised its doing so well given how poor both singles have performed (imagine how well it would have done had they been huge hits!) im happy for her though, i hope it stays top 20 and i hope there's some way for her next single to be a hit.

Posted by: Gary1 30th September 2011, 11:57 AM

There was a offer at the start of the summer when BOMD came out to get a signed copy of the album and single but that offer is over now.

You can still order a signed copy of Lucky Day on her website (UK customers only ) or you can get a signed poster when you buy the album on Play.com

Posted by: liamk97 30th September 2011, 03:15 PM

Urgh! My copy is taking FOREVER to arrive! I want it NOW!

Posted by: THEO. 30th September 2011, 06:45 PM

"Team Ginge" T-shirts and hoodies are now available from Nicola Roberts's webstore!

I'm actually tempted to buy one, but I'm not sure anyone would actually understand it

Posted by: Aphrodite 30th September 2011, 08:05 PM

#48 debut in Ireland this week.

Posted by: Aidan 30th September 2011, 09:02 PM

10 Beat Of My Drum
10 Lucky Day
09 Yo-Yo
07 Cinderella's Eyes
10 Porcelain Heart
10 i
07 Everybody's Got To Learn Sometimes
08 Say It Out Loud
07 Gladiator
09 Fish Out Of Water
11 Take A Bite
10 sticks + stones

It's such an incredible album, definitely better than Nadine's and both of Cheryl's for me.

Posted by: liamk97 1st October 2011, 10:13 AM

It's just arrived!!!

Posted by: Matt Aloud 1st October 2011, 11:13 AM

We can spread the word, we can spread the word! #teamginge

Posted by: THEO. 1st October 2011, 04:07 PM

07 Beat Of My Drum
10 Lucky Day
08 Yo-Yo
09 Cinderella's Eyes
08 Porcelain Heart
10 i
07 Everybody's Got To Learn Sometimes
07 Say It Out Loud
10 Gladiator
07 Fish Out Of Water
09 Take A Bite
10 sticks + stones

So it's maybe not as brilliant as I originally thought, but there are a lot of very good tracks, with just a few fillers, for me. 'i' is probably my favourite track, although 'sticks + stones' is very quickly growing on me!

Posted by: liamk97 1st October 2011, 04:23 PM

I love all songs on the album! Beat of My Drum, Lucky Day, Yo-Yo, Porcelain Heart, and Sticks + Stones are my favourites!

Posted by: Le Vülker 1st October 2011, 05:48 PM

Just bought a copy at HMV! #teamGinge !

The fish and chips picture is my favourite. My flatmate prefers the rapunzel with her legs wide open in the window one.

Posted by: Lukuzz 2nd October 2011, 09:57 AM

Dying to know where this charts later today. Preying its managed to stay Top 20. *Fingers Crossed*

Posted by: liamk97 2nd October 2011, 10:23 AM

I wish we could see the Friday album update chart 11-14-13 to me shows a good sign of it being Top 15, I just hope it hasn't fallen lots this weekend

Posted by: Klumzee 2nd October 2011, 04:33 PM

10 Beat Of My Drum
09 Lucky Day
09 Yo-Yo
08 Cinderella's Eyes
07 Porcelain Heart
05 I
06 Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime
09 Say It Out Loud
08 Gladiator
03 Fish Out Of Water
10 Take A Bite
11 Sticks + Stones


Apart from the soggy middle and the horrendous 'Fish Out Of Water', it's a pretty good album! I would've said I was under-whelming if it hadn't been for the last two tracks! Say It Out Loud is another of my favourites which seems to be going under the radar on here.

Posted by: THEO. 2nd October 2011, 04:45 PM

#17 début this week! I'm so pleased that she managed to stay top 20, and hopefully the sales will be strong(ish, at least; all album sales are pretty poor overall unfortunately.)

Posted by: Liаm 2nd October 2011, 04:46 PM

Not bad - I expecting it to fall out of the top 20 tbh. I doubt sales will be too good though unfortunately

Posted by: Aphrodite 2nd October 2011, 04:53 PM

Im delighted it stayed top 20, i had a fear it would drop out and land at #21 today, i would say sales will be 7,000 maximum, but least she has a top 20 album to her name now no matter what happens, she is only the 2nd member to manage that so far so well done to her.

Posted by: Tabloid Darling. 2nd October 2011, 04:59 PM

09 Beat Of My Dream
10 Lucky Day
10 Yo Yo
09 Cinderellas Eyes
05 Porcelain Heart
06 I
10 Everybodys Got To Learn Sometime
11 Say It Out Loud
10 Gladiator
10 Fish Out Of Water
10 Take A Bite
10 Sticks + Stones

I've never been a huge Nicola fan but holy moly. This is eaaaasily the best thing to come from Girls Aloud or anything related to them. It's so mature aswell, and it's sad she's not selling millions because the album isr eally special. Porcelain Heart I'm bored of, hence the low score and I is a bit meh, but asides from those two I'm in actual awe. This is gonna go down as one of my favourite albums ever I think.

Posted by: Lukuzz 2nd October 2011, 09:01 PM

Over the moon with the album being #17 so glad its top 20. Hope it can at least manage a 2nd week in the Top 40.

Posted by: Slick 3rd October 2011, 10:26 AM

Top 20 for the album is much better than I was expecting, I'm so glad. I hope it doesn't do a Lucky Day and bomb out of the charts next week.

I've just got this and will endeavour to listen to it asap. I really like the stuff I've heard so far - if the album's good I might be on my way to becoming a bit of a NicRob stan.

Posted by: Silver Rocket 3rd October 2011, 12:40 PM

This definitely outperformed my expectations, well done to her!

Posted by: Aphrodite 3rd October 2011, 02:11 PM

It sold 8,473 in its opening week, this is slightkly higher than i expected as i thought 7.5 at maximum so its good it sold better, my only worry is will the album plummet this week, i have a feeling it wont be even top 40, so i guess if it managed to stay top 40 this week it would out do my expectations for yet another week.

Posted by: geriboy 3rd October 2011, 03:08 PM

07 Beat Of My Drum
08 Lucky Day
10 Yo-Yo
07 Cinderella's Eyes
08 Porcelain Heart
05 I
01 Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime
10 Say It Out Loud
10 Gladiator
01 Fish Out of Water
09 Take a Bite
09 Sticks + Stones

Took AGES for this to click with me! At first I thought omg it's really really bad, her voice grates and it's all self pity rubbish, I didn't go to the Liverpool signing because I hated it that much :-( My friend made me keep listening and thank god I did! While I can't see me ever liking Everybody's (Baby D was far better!), Fish Out Of Water (wth?), and i (jesus!); some are amazing, esp Gladiator, Say It Out Loud, and Yo-yo :-)

SO pleased, she was always my fave I was obsessed with her. It's my least fave GA related album though :-(

Posted by: Silver Rocket 3rd October 2011, 04:14 PM

Even taking into account Messy Little Raindrops?!

Posted by: Hayzayy 3rd October 2011, 06:17 PM

I don't get the lack of love for "Fish out of water", it's probably my favourite track on the album after the two first singles !

Posted by: Davidson 3rd October 2011, 06:19 PM

Completely agree, 'Say It Out Loud' seems to be getting reasonably low scores on here compared to the rest of the album, when its one of the best for me. I love the instrumental just before the last chorus, so gorgeous.

Posted by: Klumzee 3rd October 2011, 06:45 PM

Those intro 'noises' are enough to make my ears fall off, the rest of the track is painfully boring and is the only song on the album I HAVE to skip



It's really feel good and I love the lyrics in it! Where's the credit people?!

Posted by: Tabloid Darling. 3rd October 2011, 09:06 PM

SIOL is one of myyy favourites <33

Posted by: Jonjo 4th October 2011, 02:11 PM

Going through my first listen of the album now.

07.0| 'Beat Of My Drum'
07.5| 'Lucky Day'
08.0| 'Yo-Yo'
07.5| 'Cinderella's Eyes'
07.0| 'Porcelain Heart'
06.0| 'I'
07.0| 'Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime'
09.0| 'Say It Out Loud'
08.0| 'Gladiator'
08.0| 'A Fish Out Of Water'
07.5| 'Take A Bite'
08.5| 'Sticks + Stones

I've not made up my mind about 'I'. I honestly don't know if I like it or not... Maybe with more listens I can form some sort of opinion. All in all though, it's a decent album. My favourite is 'Say It Out Loud'. 'Sticks + Stones' is very nice and I can see it growing for a little while. I'm not going to hammer this album though, I feel her voice will grate on me alot if I did. But right now, it's a strong debut album.

Posted by: Aphrodite 4th October 2011, 10:50 PM

Its out of the top 40 in the first set of midweeks, i had hoped it would scrape a 2nd week top 40, i hope it manages to stay top 50.

Posted by: dannjohn3 8th October 2011, 08:05 PM

Is that even possible? 17-OUT?

Posted by: Jack89 9th October 2011, 01:44 PM

Regardless if it is out - she still made it top 20 =] I hope there is a 3rd single which will finally get the public on to this! I still need to buy the album - not had time.

Posted by: xlifeisasongx 9th October 2011, 01:53 PM

03 Beat Of My Drum
08 Lucky Day
11 Yo-Yo
08 Cinderella's Eyes
09 Porcelain Heart
02 I
07 Everybody's Got to Learn Sometime
10 Say It Out Loud
10 Gladiator
01 Fish Out of Water
09 Take a Bite
08 Sticks and Stones

Posted by: ▲▲▲ 9th October 2011, 06:36 PM

72.

Posted by: Liаm 9th October 2011, 06:50 PM

OU to tha CH

Posted by: Silver Rocket 9th October 2011, 06:50 PM

I didn't think it'd drop anywhere near that much.

Posted by: Davidson 9th October 2011, 07:14 PM

Why does that warrant a ?

Thats painful

Posted by: ▲▲▲ 9th October 2011, 09:26 PM

You can only smile when these things happen!

Posted by: Aphrodite 10th October 2011, 06:37 PM

It's a disapointing drop for the album, but if 'Yo-yo' can even manage some interest it might help the album get another week or two in the top 75.

Posted by: dannjohn3 10th October 2011, 09:59 PM

But I mean it would be expected.

She's done zero-none promo for the album. Two album signings simply is NOT enough.

Posted by: Hayzayy 11th October 2011, 12:21 PM

I don't think the main issue is promotion. She performed both "Run the world" and "Lucky day" on every TV show she could, and they both still flopped.
The album has got rave reviews from all the press, and still it doesn't help her in the slightest.

The main issue really is airplay. You can't expect people to buy an album when they haven't heard a single song off it on the radio.

Posted by: Tom *.* Kay 11th October 2011, 02:15 PM

I think you mean Beat Of My Drum. It's weird now you mention it though, RTW(G) had wall to wall airplay, and BOMD had almost none, despite being very similar.

Posted by: Hayzayy 11th October 2011, 07:53 PM

Haha funny mistake I made indeed

I love both songs/artists though

Posted by: dannjohn3 11th October 2011, 08:03 PM

I mean during album week, she did two CD signings. I know she promoted the singles at some opportunities. I just feel she could've done a lot more during the album release week.

Posted by: Aphrodite 12th October 2011, 04:37 PM

I wonder where the album will chart this week, I hope it doesn't fall out of the top 200, even if she could stay within the top 200 for a few weeks it would help get nearer to having 20,000 sales.

Posted by: shakilover 17th October 2011, 11:20 PM

Your signature is soooo effing flawless Tom Kay!!

Despite how high my expectations were I must say I continue to be blown away by how amazing Cinderella's Eyes is. Idk how it's possible but it managed to be both an instant classic and a grower at the same time. I loved songs like Fish Out Of Water, Say It Out Load and Everybody's Got To Learn Sometime, but there'll be times when I'm listening to them and I just get this whole new appreciation for them. The more I listen to them, the more I love them! Truly brilliant!!

Posted by: Conderella 18th October 2011, 02:16 PM

LOL Theo.

Posted by: Tom *.* Kay 19th October 2011, 03:31 PM

Thanks. Girls' Generation. Perfection. Check out this thread: http://www.buzzjack.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=119732

Wish I could say that about the NR album, but I'm afraid I keep coming back to the singles...

Posted by: shakilover 22nd October 2011, 06:19 AM

Lazy Girls and Trick are pure perfection!!

Posted by: Lukuzz 22nd October 2011, 08:23 AM

Anyone know how much this has sold so far?

Posted by: -Jay- 23rd October 2011, 12:16 AM

A little over 11,000, I think. Chart run of 17-72-158.

Posted by: Lukuzz 23rd October 2011, 06:32 PM

Wonderful Still its faired better than Nadine's!

Posted by: Aphrodite 29th October 2011, 11:18 PM

Shame the album dropped so fast, i hope she can manage to sell a few moew copies.

Posted by: THEO. 1st November 2011, 06:46 PM

She's going to be on the Alan Titchmarsh Show on 9th November. Hopefully to perform the new single, as well as flogging this dead horse of a project.

Posted by: Silver Rocket 1st November 2011, 09:17 PM

It was always pretty obvious this whole project was never gonna set the world alight, I'm just glad she made an album she can truly be proud of and shows what she was really capable of (which as a HUGE Girls Aloud fan, I never even had any idea).

Posted by: ThePensmith 20th January 2012, 01:52 PM

This was, bar Bruno Mars' and Will Young's albums, one of my favourite albums of last year. I always said Nicola would produce the most sound solo album out of all of Girls Aloud - I loved Cheryl and Nadine's as well, don't get me wrong - but for me I just knew Nicola would come up with something that you could tell was 'her' when you heard it, especially with the lyrics, I love the lyrics in 'I' and also 'Sticks & Stones' because I feel I can identify with them so easily, as I think everyone can who's been in the situations she talks about, about not being accepted or people who hold pointless grudges over things that won't end the world tomorrow. And in a way I kind of like it that this album hasn't been like a huge commercial success like '3 Words' or 'Messy Little Raindrops' were for Cheryl, because for me it's one of those albums I can easily share with a friend and I can feel like it's my little discovery I'm passing on to other people. I think I must have played it to about 6 of my friends (without telling them who it was) since it's been out and when I've told them it's Nicola they've been really surprised, and have said how different and unique it is. Even if she never makes another album on her own she should be proud of making this record, because I know I would. Team Ginge FTW!

Posted by: Aphrodite 24th January 2012, 01:24 AM

I wonder what the album total sales are, im sure it would picked up a few sales in the high selling christmas market so hopefully it has passed 30,000 sales.

Posted by: -Jay- 27th January 2012, 03:41 AM

I'd say it's probably still lower than 20,000 at this stage. It probably would have needed to have been within the Top 200 at the very least over Christmas to go anywhere near 30k.

Posted by: Aphrodite 27th January 2012, 08:18 PM

Thats disapointing, i wonder has she sold more than Nadine managed though?

Posted by: billy. 20th February 2012, 11:30 PM

It makes me SO sad that this flopped. It's honestly one of the best albums I've heard in recent years, and I think in a way the Girls Aloud tag actually harmed her.

With Cheryl & Nadine it helped (well not so much re Nads) cause they were kind of making throwaway pop music, whereas Nicola was alot more credible than both (rightly or wrongly), and had acclaim from NME and the like. Had she not have been a Girls Alouder I think she may have done better.

Posted by: Mark. 21st February 2012, 05:30 PM

I agree, having heard the singles and seen her perform, i think it should have done better than it did.

Posted by: Aphrodite 22nd February 2012, 09:52 PM

quality wise it deserved to sell so much more but i think we all kinda knew it wouldnt unfortunatly.

Posted by: Silver Rocket 23rd February 2012, 01:04 AM

She never stood a chance really. But we all knew that from the outset, she's made an album that she worked hard on and should be proud of in years to come.

Posted by: Lukuzz 23rd February 2012, 10:03 AM

Yeah I never expected it to sell or chart well regardless of how amazing it is. Tbh I'm surprised she even managed two Top 40 singles and a Top 20 album.

Seems that she is still recording new material though so I wonder if she will set up her own record label to release a 2nd album.

Posted by: Matt Aloud 23rd February 2012, 08:01 PM

If I could put it on at work I would (darn parental advisory!). May smuggle my iPod down one night, with the clean songs

Posted by: Mark. 25th February 2012, 06:20 PM

Bought Cinderella's Eyes yesterday. It's a really great album, deserved to do much better.

Posted by: Umi 27th February 2012, 01:29 AM

I still reckon if she launched with Say It Out Loud things could have went very differently.

Posted by: MadonnaFan2012 27th February 2012, 12:04 PM

God I love this album so much.

Posted by: Lukuzz 19th July 2012, 11:09 PM

Am I the only one still obsessed with Nicola as a solo artist and this album? She is now my 12th most played artist ever on my last.fm!

Posted by: JosephStyles 20th July 2012, 07:49 PM

Nope, I am! She's my 13th most played artist and the album is my 17th most played album.

Posted by: liamk97 20th July 2012, 07:56 PM

I was playing it the other day, and it still a perfect album! Still not keen on Fish Out of Water or Take a Bite, but the rest are fantastic. Was my favourite "end of summer" album.

Posted by: Lukuzz 20th July 2012, 10:20 PM

Fish Out of Water has finally clicked with me, it was always my least fave from the album. I actually can't believe I Love all 12 tracks. Also I need your last.fm profiles to stalk your Nicola love

Posted by: JosephStyles 21st July 2012, 12:56 PM

LOL. This is mine: http://www.last.fm/user/MarthaJonesFan

Fish Out Of Water is probably my least favourite but I still love it. The album has no duds, it's perfect!

Posted by: Jay ☆ 23rd September 2017, 10:10 PM

"I didn't mark the 5 years last year because with my own weirdness I wasn't in the place. But today is 6 years since I released Cinderella's eyes. Time flies when you're cocooning. When I listen to the record now all I can see is how much I was kicking out. Its bonkers! Opinion & taste is subjective but to me the vocal is over cooked, I pushed the mix till the engines almost blew (I still stand by the lyrics I wrote though 🔥lol) all because I think I was on a mission to push it as far as I could, maybe a rebellious thing, I don't know. It's a snap shot of what my environment had been, growing up in a girl band and making ruleless pop music with the girls for so long it was always going to be the product that came out first. I'm so proud of the album and what I created for that time. The thing I will always take with me with this record is how people reacted to it and how with sticks + stones in particular (which is actually hard for me to listen too), how they felt like they could relate to it. That's all you want from music and for that it's such a special moment in time for me. "

https://www.instagram.com/p/BZYsitaBq_q/?hl=en&taken-by=lilcola

Posted by: Jonjo 6th January 2020, 10:55 PM

Re-visiting this. Maybe coz of The Masked Singer, maybe not

08.0Beat Of My Drum
09.0Lucky Day
10.0 Yo-Yo
08.5 Cinderella's Eyes
08.0 Porcelian Heart
04.0 i
06.5 Everybody's Gotta Learn Sometimes
09.0 Say It Out Loud
07.5 Gladiator
08.0 Fish Out Of Water
08.5 Take A Bite
08.5 Sticks + Stones

A great album

Posted by: HausofKubrick 15th January 2020, 07:39 AM

WHY HAVE I ONLY JUST DISCOVERED THIS ALBUM.

PORCELAIN HEART AND THE TITLE TRACK omg.

An album!

Posted by: Lukuzz 15th January 2020, 04:26 PM

Porcelain Heart is perfection. She best have an album ready to go after the Masked singer

Posted by: Jay ☆ 7th March 2020, 02:57 PM

Cinderella's Eyes re-entered at #42 in the download chart on 21st February, its third week in the Top 100! https://www.officialcharts.com/charts/albums-downloads-chart/20200221/7003/ - its download chart run is: 13-99-out-42-out

The Greatest Showman soundtrack sold 175 downloads at #41, and Guardians of the Galaxy Awesome Mix 1 soundtrack sold 165 downloads at #43, so Nicola therefore sold between those figures.

Posted by: Spiceboy 7th March 2020, 09:47 PM

Cinderella's Eyes is a cracking album it deserved a lot more success it's way superior to any of the other girls solo albums.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 11th March 2020, 01:20 AM

It deserved to have been far bigger than what it was, if it was recorded by girls aloud it would have been huge.

Posted by: Road Salt Mixer 19th December 2020, 07:33 PM

I really liked 'Lucky Day' at the time and still do, it deserved better in the UK chart.

Posted by: Chemistry 2nd June 2021, 06:50 AM

Happy anniversary Beat Of My Drum
So strange to look back now; with this song being one of the first OA/OS releases. Don't think it was the best decision in the end, as I am sure it would have charted better with pre-orders and stuff, but oh well.

Posted by: PAJ 2nd June 2021, 07:11 AM

Wow 10 years, goes so fast.

I didn’t like this when it first came out but grew to really enjoy it.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 2nd June 2021, 01:13 PM

A 10th anniversary edition with extras would be nice, I'm still surprised Nicola hasnt released a follow up as despite not a huge sales success it was a big critical success.

Posted by: PAJ 2nd June 2021, 09:37 PM

I thought she would have released something after her win on The Masked Singer.

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 3rd June 2021, 09:06 AM

Yeah, I really wish they hadn't done the OA/OS method with 'Beat of My Drum'. I really think that scuppered its chances and could have been way more successful otherwise.

Posted by: -Jay- 3rd June 2021, 10:04 AM

I seriously cannot believe this was released 10 years ago I still remember my huge excitement for the launch of her solo career, like it was yesterday... (Tbh I'm always feeling in denial that 2011 was 10 years ago, it just doesn't feel right!)

I can totally understand why this song is divisive, but for me it was instant love. It's such an in your face and a kind of weird bop - just perfect for a solo Girls Aloud member.

Nicola really walked so others could run re: on air/on sale It was a huge risk to launch a brand new solo career with a method that hadn't yet been embraced by the public. To a lesser extent I think it started off The Saturdays' On You Radar era off on the wrong foot - I'm sure Notorious would have gone Top 5 had it been held back.

I'm going to go off on this tangent now, but honestly, that period of 2011-14ish was super frustrating as a UK fan of music. Having to wait weeks while other countries got it instantaneously... I was always yearning for the UK industry and consumers to catch up with the rest of the world, but we just never did so in the sales era... we needed streaming to fully bring about the change. Having said this, I do have contradictory feelings because I do have nostalgia for the physicals/download era and how the held back releases did help guarantee a string of Top 10s for many artists, something that is quite a rarity these days. As a listener I'm happy with instantaneous music, but it did lead to the charts becoming less enjoyable for me.

Posted by: dannjohn 3rd June 2021, 10:18 AM

10 years... its a shame she recorded more solo music but didn't bother releasing.

Posted by: JSG 3rd June 2021, 11:33 AM

This in my opinion was an amazing solo album and I wish she'd released more music. Nicola is without a doubt my fave member as well

Posted by: tommie 3rd June 2021, 12:25 PM

That would assume that Radio One (and other stations) would've been on board to play Beat of My Drum during the weeks leading up to it. You could also argue by releasing it OA/OS she took full advantage of the solo hype. Remember, none of the other three members whose first name didn't start with "C" had any luck with getting airplay for their projects. For all you know it could've also done way worse if they had waited five-six weeks before releasing it.

Posted by: dannjohn 4th June 2021, 10:37 AM

The oa/os theory is always such nonsense. The held back release for ‘lucky day’ did nothing. ‘Beat of my Drum’ was just a song that didn’t seem to click with the general public.

Posted by: dannjohn 4th June 2021, 10:38 AM

I just wish her & the label didn’t have the idea of her being the next big pop girl & had her as this indie-pop style singer that toured, didn’t really have hits but had a large enough audience

Posted by: Ho-Lee Smokes 4th June 2021, 10:45 AM

The Saturdays *

on that note, I think notorious would have got top 3 tbh, the way it had like 35k debut double of mhto

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 4th June 2021, 11:00 AM

I feel like 'Beat of My Drum' could have been a fair bit bigger, although perhaps nothing else which is why 'Lucky Day' flopped. It had a fairly decent chart run, so it obviously did connect on some level but obviously limping in at #27 because of its release method isn't gonna encourage support for it from anywhere.

I suppose we'll never know now though, so it's pointless speculating.

Posted by: Chemistry 4th June 2021, 11:05 AM

I don't think Beat.. would have been a big hit either way, as it was definitely a bit too 'out there' for it to smash but I do believe it would have gone at least top 15 with a heldback release. Lucky Day probably didn't get a lot of support after Beat.. underperforming so it makes sense that one also flopped. I know we'll never know, but I always find it interesting to have these 'what could have been' discussions.

Posted by: dannjohn 4th June 2021, 11:19 AM

I always thought BOMD was a great debut single but much more on the promo single... i always thought a quicker follow-up to keep the hype would have been better. Waiting several months for 'Lucky Day' seemed mad. I'd have had it out in July.

Posted by: JosephStyles 4th June 2021, 11:31 AM

10 years is crazy, I remember the first time I heard Beat of My Drum so clearly! At first I wasn't sold on it but it quickly won me over and I was obsessed, definitely one of the best solo GA songs. Cinderella's Eyes is still such an incredible album too. Ugh, I miss 2011!

Posted by: -Jay- 4th June 2021, 11:51 AM

I think the chart run of Beat of My Drum indicates that a concentrated held back release would have fared better than Lucky Day. I agree with Chemistry that Top 15 might have been feasible.

27-64-88-145-76-50-59-84-96-162-190-out-187-out <- #50 is when the CD single came out.

Compared with Lucky Day...

40-120-out

Beat of My Drum only had one CD single (a few copies were unsigned, but I think the majority of copies were signed). Despite Lucky Day having two CDs (one was signed) and a 7" vinyl, it comparatively did far worse, and it's no real surprise because it was dead on arrival on TV/Radio, and the promo wasn't as good as Drum's.


Beat Of My Drum
01. 12/06 - #27 - 12,851 sales
02. 19/06 - #64 - 4,362 sales
03. 26/06 - #88 - 2,763 sales
04. 03/07 - #145 - 1,761 sales
05. 10/07 - #76 - 3,658 sales
06. 17/07 - #50 - 6,664 sales <- CD Single Release Week
^ Total sales at this point: 32,059.
Obviously we can't assume that every sale up to then would still have been achieved with a held back release... but on 17th July, #11 sold 25,256 and #15 sold 20,541, and I really don't think it's out of the question that Beat of My Drum would have accumulated decent pre-orders during the promotional period and sold enough for Top 15. #10 sold 31,619. The thing is, Radio and TV might not have been put off by the immediate "under-performance" position of #27 and given it some better support in the run up to release. They actually supported it for the first week or two, and then it dropped off completely by the time the CD single was released. Of course I'm speculating, but you just never know what could have been with the traditional held back releases that most artists were still doing.

07. 24/07 - #59 - 4,882 sales
08. 31/07 - #84 - 3,233 sales
09. 07/08 - #96 - 2,581 sales
10. 14/08 - #162 - 1,397 sales
11. 21/08 - #190 - 1,237 sales
^I don't have the sales from when it was #187 on 2nd Oct '11, presumably around 1,300 though.

Lucky Day sold 7,256 to get to #40. Week 2's figure is unknown but I would estimate between 1,800 and 1,900 - that was the same week that Cinderella's Eyes charted at #17 with 8,473 first week sales.

Posted by: Chemistry 11th July 2021, 07:47 AM

Do we think there is any chance of something happening with the 10th anniversary in September? I'd would LOVE to get a vinyl, obviously, or even a Spotify re-release with the b-sides (which are still not available on streaming platforms...).

Posted by: PAJ 11th July 2021, 10:59 AM

Yes please, or even some demos of songs that didn’t make the album.

Posted by: Tawdry Hepburn 11th July 2021, 11:32 AM

I love how Jay always brings the facts

Gosh, I can't believe we're approaching the decade anniversary of this. I wholly refuse to accept 2011 was 10 years ago.

Posted by: dannjohn 12th July 2021, 08:59 AM

i'd love her to have 'disco blisters' on streaming...

Posted by: PAJ 12th July 2021, 09:39 AM

The one b-side I don’t own as it isn’t available for purchase on iTunes.

Posted by: pippa 12th July 2021, 12:29 PM

The album feels nowhere close to 10 years old
The album has aged very well.

Posted by: Chemistry 24th October 2021, 05:49 PM

View this post on Instagram

The vinyl is coming, people!!!!! She posted this, as well as Plastic Pop Records (the company that recently did the SEB vinyls).

Posted by: sn👠ke 24th October 2021, 06:48 PM

Beat of My Drum is rather annoying imo. Lucky Day is great though, it is sad it only made #40 in the charts.

Posted by: -Jay- 24th October 2021, 08:20 PM

Extremely ready for this!

Now I'm wondering if they'll go with a green or pink vinyl!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 24th October 2021, 10:01 PM

Great too see going ahead.

Posted by: HausofWillow 24th October 2021, 10:39 PM

I *need* this on vinyl!

Posted by: Willm 25th October 2021, 01:09 AM

So excited for this

Posted by: Herbs 25th October 2021, 06:07 AM

Oooooh defo getting this. Would prefer a 2nd album though

Posted by: Lukuzz 25th October 2021, 07:30 AM

Can’t wait for whatever it is. If it is a vinyl I hope they at least add some bonus tracks or demos and add them to streaming too

I also wish it was a new album too but oh well

Posted by: dannjohn 25th October 2021, 08:43 AM

discos for streaming

Posted by: Chemistry 25th October 2021, 09:28 AM

Yes please!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 25th October 2021, 01:22 PM

Im really happy its getting a vinyl release but i would never have predicted vinyls for some solo albums ahead of girls aloud vinyls.

Posted by: Willm 26th October 2021, 11:19 PM

Glad we are getting the vinyl it's the same tracklisting as the CD so no bonus tracks but she does tease that something else is on the way which is exciting

Unfortunately this will be chart ineligible as it's being distributed independently, it would have been amazing to see it back in the charts again but ultimately we are getting the vinyl and that's what matters most

Posted by: Chemistry 27th October 2021, 07:07 AM

The vinyl is looking so beautiful and pre-orders start on Friday! Woop woop.

Posted by: spiceboy 27th October 2021, 11:43 AM

omg where is this vinyl?? I need one love this album!

Posted by: Lukuzz 27th October 2021, 01:08 PM

Can’t wait to get this. Wonder what the more to the story is though

Posted by: Chemistry 27th October 2021, 03:26 PM

Available from here (pre-order), this coming Friday: https://www.plasticpop.co.uk/

Posted by: spiceboy 27th October 2021, 04:23 PM

Oh not too keen on the cover wish it was a whole card picture rather than a square in the middle! Vinyl looks stunning though. 😍

Posted by: -Jay- 27th October 2021, 04:52 PM

Have to admit I’m a bit disappointed by the beige border too… I feel like light green would have looked better if they had to have a border. How interesting that they apparently don’t have a high enough quality image of an album that only came out 10 years ago!! Apparently the design was Nicola’s idea, so… we shall try and respect the artist’s vision x

Posted by: -Jay- 28th October 2021, 07:32 PM

So this pre-order is going live at midnight - 3 and a half hours to go!

Posted by: inyourroom 28th October 2021, 11:14 PM

10 bonus tracks on the double vinyl

Posted by: JosephStyles 28th October 2021, 11:29 PM

Oh wow!! I really hope they come out on CD / digital at some point!

SIDE C
Crash*
Head*
Heart Racing*
Lucky Day (Dan Grech Mix)*
Memory Of You**

SIDE D
Pipe Dreams*
So Damn Right*
Tomorrow*
Disco, Blisters & a Comedown**
Fix Me**

* Previously Unreleased Demo
** B-Side

Posted by: -Jay- 29th October 2021, 01:27 AM

Wow! I've gone a bit wild and ordered both the standard vinyl and the deluxe double vinyl, plus a green cassette. If I was being at all sensible I probably should have settled for just the deluxe double vinyl, but I felt compelled to have the standard too because it features the original artwork. I have at least been slightly restrained and not ordered the other cassettes!

Plastic Pop has stated that the demos are exclusive to vinyl and won't be released elsewhere, which is unfortunate because vinyl rips aren't ideal, but nevertheless I'm super excited to hear them.

I think the new artwork used on the deluxe vinyl, by the artist Bryony Fripp, looks fantastic. The border used for the standard - it's growing on me - of course ideally it would have been the original artwork fully on the cover, but it seems that Nicola wanted it this way (and perhaps the original artwork wasn't available in a high enough quality? Kind of surprising when the album is from 2011, but maybe that's the reason for a border?).

The release date is currently "TBC" so I'm very curious when they'll all be ready.

Posted by: Chemistry 29th October 2021, 05:27 AM

This is even more than I was hoping for! Such a well prepared release, and how exciting to see we are getting new songs!? Such a shame they won't be available on streaming services though. I'm still not sure which versions to go for, so need to think about that today.

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 29th October 2021, 07:14 AM

This needs to come to digital and streaming ASAP! Hopefully it does.

Posted by: Lukuzz 29th October 2021, 07:24 AM

I ordered the Lucky Day bundle, oops 🙊 so much money but I need it ! Really hope there’s a digital release for this too !

Posted by: spiceboy 29th October 2021, 07:28 AM

The double vinyl is already out of stock!!

Posted by: Jade 29th October 2021, 08:09 AM

Went for the double vinyl for the extra songs and the artwork filling up the whole cover!

Posted by: HausofWillow 29th October 2021, 08:18 AM

Ordered the deluxe vinyl! 10 extra tracks wow - it's like a whole new album

I hope the success of this encourages her to release a totally new album too.

Posted by: Chemistry 29th October 2021, 08:56 AM

I just ordered mine and there were still some copies available! Got that one and the yellow cassette

Posted by: Chemistry 2nd November 2021, 07:05 PM

Posted by: Lukuzz 3rd November 2021, 12:45 PM

Does this have a release date yet?

Posted by: inyourroom 3rd November 2021, 08:06 PM

"Spring 2022 (subject to change)"

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 4th November 2021, 12:10 AM

I was just going to ask the same question as i couldnt see the release date anywhere, i know there is a delay with production of vinyls so that will affect the release date.

Posted by: JosephStyles 16th November 2021, 07:03 PM

2CD edition finally available to order!! https://www.plasticpop.co.uk/cd/behind-cinderellas-eyes-double-cd

Just got mine

Posted by: -Jay- 16th November 2021, 07:45 PM

Ordered it too! Really glad we'll have those bonuses in CD quality!

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 16th November 2021, 08:11 PM

Ooh I may need to order this. Do they ship to Australia?

Posted by: Lukuzz 16th November 2021, 08:50 PM

It shows as December 2021/January 2022 for the Cd hmm

Posted by: ___∆___ 16th November 2021, 09:06 PM

The CD is coming December/January and the vinyl in Spring.

Posted by: Lukuzz 16th November 2021, 10:05 PM

Ah right fair enough, long wait then, wonder when i’ll be getting the jumper too haha

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 16th November 2021, 10:57 PM

Good to see a new cd version but ideally both would have been released in the same week.

Posted by: -Jay- 16th November 2021, 11:23 PM

Unfortunately none of these formats count towards the charts anyway, so it doesn't really matter in that sense when the releases happen. The person behind Plastic Pop said that because he does his own distribution, it means they're not chart eligible.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 16th November 2021, 11:37 PM

He must not not be linked with the charts company then which is disappointing as it i think Nicola would sell enough to get back in the top 100 at the least again.

Posted by: -Jay- 26th January 2022, 07:18 PM

The new CD is released in 2 days


Not sure if the stock number is accurate, but I see there being 20 copies left of the Deluxe Vinyl, so if anyone was wanting it, it might be time to order!

Posted by: dannjohn 27th January 2022, 10:37 AM

its not going on streaming so it won't chart? maybe vinyls

Posted by: -Jay- 27th January 2022, 05:16 PM

None of the new formats are chart eligible or count towards the sales totals, unfortunately, because they’re self distributed by Plastic Pop.

Posted by: The Kid JOSEPH 28th January 2022, 05:34 PM

Received my CD today, so excited to listen to the new tracks!

Posted by: The Kid JOSEPH 28th January 2022, 10:52 PM

The new songs are a great addition to a phenomenal album. I can see why they didn't make the final tracklist - obviously difficult to judge when they aren't fully produced - but they're great bonus additions for a second disc and it's so good to hear Nicola's voice on new(ish) music for the first time in SO long! Heart Racing and Crash are my faves of the new songs, alongside Fix Me and Memory of You of course

I listened to the main album too before the new songs and it's aged like a fine wine - it's still SO good! Singles aside, the title track, Porcelain Heart and Take a Bite are my faves

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 29th January 2022, 06:09 AM

I really wanted to get this, but I’ve been out of work for a year and can’t start a new job due to health at the moment. So I couldn’t justify spending the money. May check YouTube to see if the new tracks surface.

Posted by: The Kid JOSEPH 29th January 2022, 04:18 PM

All on YouTube here!

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 29th January 2022, 08:58 PM

Thanks .Joseph.

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 29th January 2022, 09:00 PM

Will definitely check these out later today.

Posted by: gooddelta 1st February 2022, 05:57 PM

Got the album in the post today and was reminded how much I love it, I've not listened to it in a long time <3 'i' is so good, particularly lyrically and the words are even more relevant 11 years later.

I really enjoyed a lot of the new tracks too, I agree that most of them probably weren't strong enough for the main album so they're fair leftovers but I really love the songs Head, Crash and Pipe Dreams! Quite liking that alternative version of Lucky Day too, and I completely forgot about Disco, Blisters And A Comedown and the John Prescott reference

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 2nd February 2022, 01:52 AM

Crash is very addictive after a few listens and tomorrow has really grown on me.

Posted by: dannjohn 3rd February 2022, 01:12 PM

if anyone wants mp3s let me know... bit confused why no-ones bothered to leak it besides that youtuber.

Posted by: dannjohn 3rd February 2022, 01:12 PM

also why did 'dance the rain' not make it? makes you wonder how many unreleased tracks there are?

Posted by: gooddelta 3rd February 2022, 03:15 PM

Presumably because it will compromise sales of a passion project from a small business. It’s not like it’s a major widespread release where leaking it will cause minimal harm.

Posted by: Fabrizzio 10th February 2022, 01:16 AM

Can i have the ripoffs? Thanksss so much

Posted by: Lukuzz 10th February 2022, 08:27 AM

Please can you send my way thanks

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 10th February 2022, 08:44 AM

Me too if possible please.

Posted by: Voodoo 23rd February 2022, 08:56 PM

It seems Plastic Pop's releases are now chart eligible: https://www.facebook.com/plasticpoprecs/posts/458769662638748

Indeed, Sophie's vinyl made the chart last week: https://www.facebook.com/plasticpoprecs/posts/460653499117031

Posted by: Bustin Jieber 23rd February 2022, 11:00 PM

Does that mean if any of them made it into the main chart, they'd be considered as separate entries rather than re-entries of the original?

Posted by: Liam.k. 4th March 2022, 06:55 AM

'Make a Scene' was a re-entry on the independent album chart the week of the vinyl release so I'm guessing the sales are being combined.

Posted by: Lukuzz 20th March 2022, 10:18 PM

Need these vinyls !!

Posted by: -Jay- 21st March 2022, 09:03 AM

Hopefully it’s very early on in the summer It’s been 5 months since the pre-orders went up. Potentially another 3-5 months to go?

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 21st March 2022, 01:43 PM

The only thing is it might help build up the pre orders a bit more although in reality it will have a very limited fan base who will be buying it.

Posted by: inyourroom 22nd March 2022, 02:33 PM

I'm hopeful we don't have to wait that long: those who ordered a bundle including a signed print are informed to give/confirm/change how they would like to adressed until 31st March, so maybe we can expect delivery sometime in May.

Posted by: -Jay- 22nd March 2022, 03:38 PM

Fingers crossed!

Posted by: Yobnedor 17th April 2022, 02:22 AM

Any news on this vinyl yet. Not having a date still is a little bit poor, independent business or not …

Posted by: -Jay- 17th April 2022, 07:34 AM

Still just “summer”

Posted by: Yobnedor 25th June 2022, 06:58 PM

Le sigh…

Posted by: -Jay- 25th June 2022, 08:14 PM

5 days ago PlasticPop commented that Cinderella’s Eyes vinyl is “99.9999999999% there”, so let’s hope it really is imminent. It’s been an awfully long wait (8 months since it was announced).

Posted by: Paradise Lost 25th June 2022, 08:53 PM

I’d still love this to be added to streaming and iTunes.

Can the 2cd still be purchased?

Posted by: -Jay- 25th June 2022, 11:29 PM

Yeah that's still available! https://www.plasticpop.co.uk/nicola-roberts/behind-cinderellas-eyes-double-cd

Posted by: Paradise Lost 26th June 2022, 12:32 AM

Thanks, I’ll find out if I got a new job this week. If I do I’ll get it as a celebration present!

Posted by: -Jay- 29th June 2022, 03:06 AM

View this post on Instagram

"Shipping from 01/07"


Finally!

Posted by: Paradise Lost 1st July 2022, 05:27 AM

Great it’s finally sniping for those that ordered it.

Posted by: -Jay- 3rd July 2022, 04:28 AM

Received my copies yesterday!

Will be interesting to see how it does in the chart (I don't have particular expectations for the main Top 200, but let's hope for nice positions in the sales / physicals / vinyl charts).

Posted by: Chemistry 3rd July 2022, 09:14 AM

It has actually already charted this week; #8 on the British Vinyl charts.

Posted by: Lukuzz 3rd July 2022, 09:23 AM

Mine still doesn’t say it’s been shipped !

Posted by: -Jay- 3rd July 2022, 11:19 PM

Oh yes! I hadn't noticed that. A bit of a shame that the information was submitted a week early. Last week was Glastonbury week which had a few boosted albums. This upcoming week is relatively quieter, so perhaps Cinderella's Eyes could have got some better positions next week. Oh well!

#8 - Vinyl
#27 - Scottish
#29 - Physical
#35 - Sales

I haven't seen any sales data for Friday's chart, but I saw Thursday's midweeks. Nicola wasn't in the Top 200 on Thursday (675 to be midweek #200), though there's a chance that Nicola's data hadn't been submitted at that stage.

In the vinyl chart, #7 is Soccer Mommy and #9 is Machine Gun Kelly. They'd sold 749 vinyl and 656 vinyl respectively in Thursday's mids.

In the physical chart, #28 is Arooj Aftab and #30 is Tommaso/Po/Arrivabeni. In Thursday's midweeks they'd sold 735 copies and 688 copies respectively. Machine Gun Kelly at #31 had sold 710 copies in Thursday's mids. Based on this, we can deduce that Cinderella's Eyes sold more than 710 copies last week, given that Nicola is ahead of Machine Gun Kelly in this chart!

In the sales chart, #34 is Machine Gun Kelly [Thursday - 737 sales] and #36 is Def Leppard [Thursday - 636 sales]

Posted by: -Jay- 3rd July 2022, 11:24 PM

The person behind Plastic Pop wrote this on Popjustice on Saturday:

"The integration between our e-commerce and distribution failed so I’m having to shipping notices manually. The orders have all be sent now and tracking should be sent separately so check junk mail. etc."

Posted by: pippa 5th July 2022, 01:15 PM

Manual shipping will delay so many dispatches.
Very frustrating job.

Posted by: Lukuzz 5th July 2022, 01:39 PM

Got mine yesterday

does anyone happen to have a cheeky mp3 version of the bonus tracks? I need them
on my phone !

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 24th July 2022, 11:05 AM

Finally got around to getting my friend to order the 2cd version of this.

Won’t get it until,September but looking forward to it none the less.

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 13th October 2022, 08:49 PM

And this finally arrived yesterday! Looking forward to giving it a listen on the weekend.

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 13th October 2022, 11:35 PM

Hope you are very happy with it after waiting so long.

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 14th October 2022, 07:57 AM

Thanks, me too. I love the original album and b-sides, so I’m just hoping the ‘new’ demos are good.

Posted by: Rodent-boy 25th October 2022, 01:25 PM

I am *finally* listening to the extra tracks after always spinning the regular version! (Oops!)

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 25th October 2022, 02:03 PM

Are you enjoying them?

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 25th October 2022, 08:19 PM

I just got around to listening to them on Friday.

I liked Crash plus the three b-sides from the singles. The other 6 were all ok but I can see why they didn’t make the album. Still happy I got it though.

Posted by: -Jay- 25th October 2022, 11:57 PM

I found some of the Behind tracks to be growers. I actually ended up preferring Heart Racing, So Damn Right and Tomorrow over Crash (which I feel got the most attention at first due to it being Track 1, but eventually other songs caught my attention more).

Posted by: Run_For_Cover 26th October 2022, 08:34 AM

That’s great to hear. I’ll certainly have to give the songs repeated listens.

Posted by: Rodent-boy 26th October 2022, 12:48 PM

I like a lot of these extra tracks. The voice control is far better! I’d easily swap a chunk of these for the main album!

Posted by: Feel_The_Fever 24th November 2022, 02:37 PM

Id agree some of these are better than tracks that made the actual album itself.

Posted by: StupidLove 24th November 2022, 05:14 PM

Where can I hear the new tracks/tracks that have been recently released?

Posted by: dannjohn 24th November 2022, 07:05 PM

Their all on youtube