BuzzJack Music Forum _ Indie, Rock and Alternative _ Sam Fender - Hypersonic Missiles
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jan 14 2019, 08:39 PM
Brits Critics' Choice winner Sam Fender has confirmed his debut album will be out later this year, he's also re-releasing Play God as his next single:
Really looking forward to the album!
Posted by: Steve201 Jan 14 2019, 09:22 PM
Love the current single, looking forward to this!
Posted by: lewistgreen Jan 15 2019, 06:59 PM
Pre-order is now available through his website. Loving his output at the moment, a deserved winner of Critics’ Choice.
Posted by: Liаm Jan 18 2019, 02:23 AM
Wtf he's so good, I didn't know what I expected but I'm here for him!! Think Spice is my fave so far but Play God is very good too.
Posted by: lewistgreen Jan 23 2019, 10:49 PM
Posted by: lewistgreen Feb 13 2019, 01:56 PM
Play God is Greg James’ Tune of the Week on Radio 1 this week so I’d imagine a playlist slot isn’t too far off.
EDIT: It’s already C List oop
Posted by: ElectroBoy Feb 28 2019, 09:59 AM
Just heard Play God and now devouring the rest of his songs on Spotify.
Its all really good!
Posted by: Steve201 Feb 28 2019, 09:29 PM
Is it true the albums out of been leaked??
Posted by: Whoody4Paramore Feb 28 2019, 09:36 PM
QUOTE(Steve201 @ Feb 28 2019, 09:29 PM)
Is it true the albums out of been leaked??
I don't even think it's finished yet, I doubt it.
Can't find any mention of it online, would be a strange album to leak.
Posted by: Steve201 Mar 1 2019, 12:12 AM
I was listening to the iTunes thread when someone got Sam Fender mixed up with Tom Walker!
Posted by: Whoody4Paramore Mar 1 2019, 05:49 PM
Play God is now his first charting single in the UK at #95!
Posted by: Steve201 Mar 1 2019, 10:05 PM
Doing well on iTunes (top 40) and top 200 on streams!
Posted by: ___∆___ Mar 1 2019, 11:01 PM
Saw him last night in Brixton and going to his upcoming London shows in Bethnal Green & Shepherds Bush - I think this will be the last time I’ll ever get to see him perform in intimate venues as from the reaction last night and the music he’s produced so far he is going to absolutely smash with his album.
Posted by: ___∆___ Mar 1 2019, 11:02 PM
QUOTE(Whoody4Paramore @ Feb 28 2019, 09:36 PM)
I don't even think it's finished yet, I doubt it.
Can't find any mention of it online, would be a strange album to leak.
He said at the show last night the album is almost finished - some songs he referred to as ‘This will be song 2 on the album’ etc., - If it has leaked then its definitely not the finished/complete album.
Posted by: Whoody4Paramore Mar 1 2019, 11:15 PM
Don't worry, nothing of Sam's leaked. Someone got him mixed up with Tom Walker
Posted by: Bré Mar 2 2019, 02:53 AM
I had no interest in him before but I absolutely love 'Play God', glad to see it at least going top 100 for him as he doesn't exactly scream singles artist.
Posted by: SLlewellyn Mar 4 2019, 10:19 PM
Just as "Play God" is picking up, Sam's announced that a new song is dropping tomorrow!
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Mar 4 2019, 10:43 PM
Ah nice! Looking forward to that
Hopefully we get an album release date and title as well.
Posted by: Juan Carlos ⚡️ Mar 5 2019, 03:35 PM
"Hypersonic Missiles" is going to be premiered on Annie Mac's BBC Radio 1 show tonight.
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Mar 5 2019, 03:59 PM
Fantastic! From the title I imagine it will be another politics-based song
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Mar 5 2019, 07:32 PM
Damn this is incredible! I can see this being my fave of his. Absolutely love the saxophone!
Posted by: darrens94 Mar 6 2019, 01:15 PM
I love this new song it sounds a bit like The Killers.
Posted by: Liаm Mar 6 2019, 01:20 PM
Soooo melodic, I love it This might overtake Play God as my fave so far!
Hypersonic Missiles video releasing tomorrow! Love this song so much
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 4 2019, 03:12 PM
I love The Killers, this sounds nothing like them.
This is his voice lol, he sounds no different here to what he does in The Sound and it's a banger.
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 15 2019, 07:05 PM
Announcement tomorrow! Seems like it will be for the album
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Apr 16 2019, 09:37 AM
It's called 'Hypersonic Missiles' and it's out on August 9th.
Tracklisting:
1. Hypersonic Missiles 2. The Borders 3. White Privilege 4. Dead Boys 5. You’re Not The Only One 6. Play God 7. That Sound 8. Saturday 9. Will We Talk In The Morning? 10. Two People 11. Call Me Lover 12. Leave Fast 13. Use (live)
Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 18 2019, 08:44 PM
So hyped for this album - I’ve seen him live several times now and am going to his upcoming Shepherds Bush shows, he just keeps getting better and better and I’m sure he won’t be playing these intimate venues for much longer.
Have totally been a stan for the album pre-orders so far!! But I have all his white vinyl 7” etc., so keeping the collection going.
So far I’ve ordered - Coloured Vinyl, CD, Cassette, Minidisc, Amazon Exclusive CD, Independent Stores Clear Vinyl
Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 19 2019, 11:07 PM
Indie stores were allowed to sell any remaining Record Store Day stock online from midnight tonight and Banquet have some Sam Fender 7” if anyone was looking for a copy (Be quick though they had 154 copies available and every time I look the number is dropping), so pleased I finally managed to get one
He's cancelled lots of festivals over the past few, and next few weeks due to illness, which is a shame. I was supposed to see him at IOW, but cancelled and was replaced by Yungblud (so I wasn't complaining )
On the plus side - hyped for new music next week!
Posted by: Steve201 Jun 26 2019, 10:23 PM
Was expecting new music in the next week with the album out in 6 weeks!
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jul 2 2019, 06:41 PM
This is absolutely fantastic! Can't wait for the album
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jul 3 2019, 08:12 PM
The album has been pushed back a month to September 13 due to Sam's illness - he hasn't been able to work on it.
A bit of a shame, but I get why. Loving the new track though!
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Aug 29 2019, 08:00 PM
Video for 'Will We Talk?' is out now! So hyped for the album - could be one of my faves of the year
Posted by: Steve201 Aug 29 2019, 09:23 PM
Same here albeit it's lost momentum after the current single which is t my favourite!
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Aug 29 2019, 09:52 PM
That's a shame - I think both the song Hypersonic Missiles and Will We Talk are both my faves of his.
Posted by: Steve201 Aug 30 2019, 04:54 PM
It took me a while with HM but the previous 2 singles from last December and Feb were immense, think I like his rockier sound.
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Aug 31 2019, 10:02 AM
Live 'solo' version of Will We Talk? recorded at Capitol Studios out today
Posted by: Juan Carlos Sep 2 2019, 02:32 AM
"The Borders" will be the next single from the album and it's out now.
My new single "The Borders" is out now! This is my favourite song on the album! Big love everyone! Hope you like it! ❤️
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Sep 2 2019, 05:52 PM
Absolutely love this! Reminds me a bit of The Smiths (which is always a welcome comparison for me), and I'm happy it's a nice long track at 5:32.
Posted by: Bjork Sep 2 2019, 06:04 PM
bit disappointing he sounds again too much like brandom flowers he's so inconsistent :/
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Sep 2 2019, 06:10 PM
Or maybe that's just his voice?
He sounds no different than his other releases.
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 7 2019, 07:41 PM
Literally can’t wait for the album - I’ve heard most of the songs at his shows and am so ready for him to dominate the charts.
Posted by: Hiyaluv Sep 7 2019, 09:04 PM
Can't wait for this. The Borders does sound more like Springsteen and The Killers than they do though. Roll on next Fri!
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 8 2019, 03:58 PM
He’s already racked up just under 16k on pre-orders from his website, launch shows and Amazon so should easily get the well deserved #1 place Hopefully he’ll manage to sneak in the Top 40 singles too with ‘Will We Talk’
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Sep 8 2019, 04:08 PM
QUOTE(___∆___ @ Sep 8 2019, 04:58 PM)
He’s already racked up just under 16k on pre-orders from his website, launch shows and Amazon so should easily get the well deserved #1 place Hopefully he’ll manage to sneak in the Top 40 singles too with ‘Will We Talk’
That's amazing! Where did you hear about those sales?
Posted by: Steve201 Sep 9 2019, 02:18 PM
That's class for him, prob helped by the long time the albums been on as a preorder and the delays - means he will likely sell 40k imo!
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 9 2019, 06:17 PM
QUOTE(WhoOdyssey @ Sep 8 2019, 05:08 PM)
That's amazing! Where did you hear about those sales?
From the man himself
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 9 2019, 06:18 PM
QUOTE(Steve201 @ Sep 9 2019, 03:18 PM)
That's class for him, prob helped by the long time the albums been on as a preorder and the delays - means he will likely sell 40k imo!
The multiple formats have really helped too - the UK exclusive mini disc has sold out along with the signed CD on his official website and 50% of the picture discs have sold too. He’s signed 6,000 CDs and Vinyl for Amazon which will help attract some sales.
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 11 2019, 08:48 PM
Went to both of his album launch shows at Banquet last night - amazing to see him in a tiny venue although I know it’s going to be one of the last times. After his upcoming UK tour he’ll be moving onto Arenas.
Posted by: Jordan Lee Sep 11 2019, 10:17 PM
16K pre orders is pretty impressive!!
I can see this being one of those long running like albums.
I have a feeling he’s due a big single sometime soon but it’ll come from a big TV slot promo boost.
Posted by: Hiyaluv Sep 12 2019, 08:15 PM
Can't wait to hear this tomorrow morning, even if we have already heard over half of it. Looking forward to listening to the singles in an album context.
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 12 2019, 09:51 PM
Every single review has been positive so far. I think the first week sales and longevity will take a few people by surprise - it’s the R1 album of the weekend this week too.
Only 45mins to go - looking forward to giving this a spin over the weekend!
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 12 2019, 10:22 PM
^^ Literally waiting up to stream it and have got a HEFTY amount of physicals arriving tomorrow.
He said at his album launch shows there would definitely be a deluxe version with bonus tracks released too.
Posted by: Steve201 Sep 12 2019, 10:23 PM
We should have a listening party at midnight lol
Posted by: Hiyaluv Sep 12 2019, 10:44 PM
I'm having a listening party with one of my chums at 9am!
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Sep 12 2019, 10:46 PM
I would tonight if I didn't have to get up early tomorrow - can't wait though!
Posted by: Hiyaluv Sep 12 2019, 11:01 PM
It's already an 8/10 without me hearing the new songs. Can't wait to see how the likes of Play God and That Sound work in an album context. The latter reminds me of being freezing cold as it was big (on the radio) in January! Dead Boys is a classic autumn masterpiece too.
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 12 2019, 11:15 PM
Streaming now - Love ‘Call Me Lover’ also pleased ‘Leave Fast’ got included - such a Jeff Buckley moment!
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 13 2019, 08:50 AM
WWT reduces to 59p and up to #18 on iTunes - really hope he can sneak in the Top 40 next week
Posted by: Hiyaluv Sep 13 2019, 09:38 AM
Impressed with this after one listen, like the way the new songs generallly sound like fresh territory for him too. Listen #2 on an actual stereo coming shortly. The lyrics on White Privilege are brilliantly scathing! Wasn't expecting him to actually drop the C-bomb on this.
Also, https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/sam-fender-interview-hypersonic-missiles-new-album-a9097611.html is fantastic.
Posted by: Jonjo Sep 13 2019, 11:37 AM
Just hearing this now. I had no idea he sounded as much like The Killers as he did!
Posted by: Hiyaluv Sep 13 2019, 12:29 PM
Okay this sounds excellent on Tidal Hi-Fi via my stereo. The Borders is phenomenal in album context. Love the urgency! This song is VERY Springsteen/Killers/War on Drugs but that's not a bad thing at all. Even though I'm more of a singles guy, I can see me going back to this repeatedly. The best act to come out of this part of the world in a long time.
Posted by: Suedehead2 Sep 13 2019, 12:30 PM
I'm pretty impressed with the album on a first listen. The Bandon Flowers / Springsteen comparisons are very real. I'd thought the same about some of his songs before the album came out. As The Killers' second album was very Springsteen-esque, the similarity to both is understandable.
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Sep 13 2019, 05:21 PM
Will We Talk? has climbed up to #58 this week - now making it his highest charting single! The Borders has also entered at #94 - very good for an almost 6 minute track.
I've just started my first listen of the album
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 13 2019, 05:34 PM
‘Will We Talk’ becomes his highest charting single climbing to #58 today - hopefully it can go Top 40 next week, and pleased to see ‘The Boarders’ has snuck in at #94.
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Sep 13 2019, 05:35 PM
Just posted that
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 14 2019, 07:30 AM
WWT at #11 on iTunes Really hope it goes Top 10 on there to give it and the album some extra exposure.
Also the album is now #1 and #2 on Amazon - can’t wait to see the first sales update.
Posted by: Steve201 Sep 14 2019, 09:28 AM
It's top 10 now - good 59p reduction helping it. If Graham Norton was back he coulda had a release week performance
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 15 2019, 10:46 PM
I thought this would really struggle on streaming but it’s #2 on Apple and 3 songs are in their Top 100 tracks chart.
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 16 2019, 05:53 PM
Opening on a massive 28,990 - so deserved
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Sep 20 2019, 04:44 PM
And it's debuted at #1! What a fantastic album
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 21 2019, 03:06 PM
Great start in the charts announced so far -
UK #1 Ireland #6 Belgium (Flanders) #14 Germany #19 The Netherlands #40 Australia #62 Belgium (Wallonia) #69
Also back up to #2 on iTunes and still Top 3 on Amazon so should have a strong 2nd week
Posted by: Suedehead2 Sep 21 2019, 05:27 PM
What has he done to upset the Walloons?
Posted by: Hiyaluv Sep 21 2019, 08:20 PM
Gutted he couldn't get a Top 40 single but great to see the album smashing it. Suppose he doesn't sing enough lovesick ballads to be a big singles artist. Nonetheless, three top sixty singles isn't to be sniffed at in this climate. I can't see me tiring of this album for a long time, he's making my stat-based personal chart a nightmare to compile! I hope he has a long and glorious career.
I was a big fan of those early singles that didn't make the cut so I've made myself a little fake https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3MSBRWisF4fPB1P9Cn8LyC?si=MzH5DA1hTOOqsXfpv3JOcg. Dead Boys has its cinematic long intro back!
Posted by: Jonjo Sep 23 2019, 12:23 AM
I've been getting into this album so much these last few days. It's really, REALLY good. So much more interesting than the bog standard British male singer-songwriter tripe we're usually known for.
'White Privilege' really deserves to go viral.
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 23 2019, 12:57 PM
New UK tour announced
I’ve seen him so many times now and each show just gets better and better.
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Sep 23 2019, 02:26 PM
QUOTE(___∆___ @ Sep 23 2019, 01:57 PM)
New UK tour announced
I’ve seen him so many times now and each show just gets better and better.
Including Alexandria Palace! The next step up from that is Wembley Arena - which I could definitely see him doing with the next album.
Posted by: ___∆___ Sep 25 2019, 12:29 PM
Tickets to 4 shows in the pre-sale this morning Both Manchester dates and Newcastle went in minutes!
Posted by: T Boy Sep 28 2019, 04:42 PM
Just bought this today and I’m really enjoying it. Finally a new artist I can get on board with.
Posted by: Steve201 Oct 1 2019, 09:33 PM
He's great, listened to the album again this week and I think it's just hitting me - what an album!
White Privilege & Call Me Lover ❤️
Posted by: ___∆___ Oct 2 2019, 06:41 PM
Had it on constant repeat.
I really like ‘Call Me Lover’ but interesting in Sam’s interviews it only made the cut due to the record companies insistence and he didn’t want it on there.
Deluxe version has been confirmed by Sam and will feature some of the amazing tracks left off that he’s been performing live over the past year.
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Oct 3 2019, 02:07 PM
Hyped for a deluxe version!
Posted by: Stewie Oct 3 2019, 03:42 PM
Great album, one of my faves of 2019
Posted by: Hiyaluv Oct 3 2019, 07:33 PM
Can see why Call Me Lover might be regarded as one of the more MOR points but I really like it and it works at that stage of the album. Sounds like it might be a future single if the record company insisted on it being on there? Plus, his previous singles have been much more uptempo so probably time for a bit of a ballad. I reckon it could sound really effective on the radio in the winter!
Posted by: Steve201 Oct 3 2019, 07:57 PM
Yeh it'll have a December release date I think!
Posted by: Hiyaluv Oct 3 2019, 08:20 PM
Thought The Borders was meant to be the next single but it will surely need a bit of an edit. And doesn't seem to have much of a chorus despite being fantastic.
Posted by: ___∆___ Oct 4 2019, 07:38 AM
I know an act like Sam dosen’t need a huge single to sell albums but would love him to get some hits - frustrating that WWT peaked at #43 and HM at #48.
Posted by: ___∆___ Oct 10 2019, 12:32 PM
Music Week have reported it’s the 80th best selling album of the year so far - great achievement after 3 weeks.
Posted by: SLlewellyn Oct 10 2019, 12:52 PM
QUOTE(___∆___ @ Oct 4 2019, 07:38 AM)
I know an act like Sam dosen’t need a huge single to sell albums but would love him to get some hits - frustrating that WWT peaked at #43 and HM at #48.
I would say both of these, and “Play God”, have been ‘hits’; but get where you’re coming from... Would’ve been nice for “Will We Talk?” to sneak into the T40.
Posted by: darrens94 Oct 10 2019, 03:49 PM
QUOTE(SLlewellyn @ Oct 10 2019, 01:52 PM)
I would say both of these, and “Play God”, have been ‘hits’; but get where you’re coming from... Would’ve been nice for “Will We Talk?” to sneak into the T40.
I could see Call Me Lover going top 40 if it were to be a single and with the right promotion. Hypersonic Missiles, Will We Talk and Play God are quite popular songs though it’s just their chart positions don’t show that.
Posted by: ___∆___ Oct 16 2019, 08:20 PM
Sam recorded Jonathan Ross tonight and will be aired at the weekend - great promo slot and the album has climbed back up to #10 in the miss today and should get a decent boost next week after the show has been aired.
Posted by: Steve201 Oct 16 2019, 08:48 PM
Wonder what he performed?!
Posted by: ___∆___ Oct 20 2019, 09:52 AM
Great performance on Jonathan Ross - the album has moved back up to #10 on iTunes and WWT is #43.
Posted by: ___∆___ Oct 21 2019, 09:01 PM
‘The Borders’ being pushed as the next single - video coming tomorrow, should help keep interest in the album.
Posted by: Jonjo Oct 22 2019, 01:08 PM
Interesting video!
Posted by: Jonjo Oct 22 2019, 02:03 PM
Will We Talk? Is gonna be on Now 104
Posted by: ___∆___ Oct 22 2019, 10:06 PM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Oct 22 2019, 03:03 PM)
Will We Talk? Is gonna be on Now 104
Great result Coming for that silver award.
Posted by: Liаm Oct 28 2019, 05:19 PM
Finally got round to hearing this, what a debut! Nothing beats Play God though
Posted by: Jonjo Oct 28 2019, 05:53 PM
The comments on his White Privilege https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0KrdJHwdBFI is... :')
They hate the truth :')
736 Likes 675 Dislikes
Posted by: ___∆___ Nov 6 2019, 06:02 PM
‘Saturday’ is track of the week at radio X
Posted by: ___∆___ Nov 7 2019, 07:50 PM
His album has been reduced to £7.99 for a limited time on Amazon
Posted by: ___∆___ Nov 19 2019, 06:00 PM
UK tour starts this week Who’s going?
Posted by: M4NG0 Nov 22 2019, 10:51 AM
'Saturday' now added to Radio 1's playlist. Good choice of next single.
Posted by: Steve201 Nov 23 2019, 02:45 AM
Yeh I agree, one of the most accessible songs on the album!
Posted by: lewistgreen Nov 27 2019, 08:06 PM
Saturday video coming tomorrow
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Nov 28 2019, 11:05 AM
And it stars Super Hans!
(Releasing 6pm today)
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Nov 28 2019, 06:07 PM
Brilliant video, and a great choice for the next single.
Posted by: ___∆___ Nov 28 2019, 07:42 PM
Fantastic video and single choice - hopefully this will help with people discovering the album and will become a hit for him, it’s painful that he hasn’t had a Top 40 single yet.
Posted by: ___∆___ Nov 28 2019, 07:43 PM
Also it’s Greg James song of the week on Radio 1
Posted by: Steve201 Nov 29 2019, 01:20 AM
QUOTE(___∆___ @ Nov 28 2019, 07:42 PM)
Fantastic video and single choice - hopefully this will help with people discovering the album and will become a hit for him, it’s painful that he hasn’t had a Top 40 single yet.
His best chance of a top 40 hit was with the pre release songs, this will def help album sales to keep going over Xmas!
Posted by: ___∆___ Nov 30 2019, 10:11 PM
Vinyl reduced to £14 as part of Amazon’s deals - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hypersonic-Missiles-VINYL-Sam-Fender/dp/B07QRPGY4G/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?keywords=sam+fender&qid=1575149614&sr=8-1
Posted by: Steve201 Dec 2 2019, 08:55 AM
That's a tempting offer have to say.
Posted by: Lukuzz Dec 2 2019, 10:13 AM
Love Saturday probably my fave song off the album so great single choice
Posted by: Santa Klaus Dec 8 2019, 12:01 PM
Not sure why he has just bypassed me but finally checked this out a couple of weeks ago and it incredible, so good! Adore the title track in particular, of course Play God and that saxophone in The Borders and You're Not the Only One
Posted by: ___∆___ Dec 8 2019, 12:54 PM
Glad you have discovered him - he seems to be getting more fans daily
Posted by: ChristmaSteve201 Dec 8 2019, 04:46 PM
Will he be on the Brits list for breakthrough and British album?
Posted by: ___∆___ Dec 8 2019, 05:06 PM
QUOTE(ChristmaSteve201 @ Dec 8 2019, 04:46 PM)
Will he be on the Brits list for breakthrough and British album?
I’m sure he’ll be nominated especially after winning the CC award last year.
Posted by: ChristmaSteve201 Dec 8 2019, 07:43 PM
He deserves it like!
Posted by: WhoChristmasssy Dec 8 2019, 07:46 PM
Yeah, if he is nominated for Album - he also would be for Male.
Posted by: ___∆___ Dec 9 2019, 02:00 PM
I would be very surprised if he’s not nominated - he’s the darling of Radio 1 atm and The Brits obviously always like to support Critics Choice winners, he’s certainly deserving of the nominations too!
Posted by: ___∆___ Dec 9 2019, 05:50 PM
His greatest song and total fan favourite ‘All Is On My Side’ is being released at midnight
Posted by: WhoChristmasssy Dec 9 2019, 06:00 PM
Yes! Can't wait for this
Posted by: ChristmaSteve201 Dec 9 2019, 11:57 PM
QUOTE(___∆___ @ Dec 9 2019, 05:50 PM)
His greatest song and total fan favourite ‘All Is On My Side’ is being released at midnight
Is this just a standalone single?
Posted by: ___∆___ Dec 10 2019, 12:09 AM
QUOTE(ChristmaSteve201 @ Dec 9 2019, 11:57 PM)
Is this just a standalone single?
Yes - On streaming/download now as a standalone.
Posted by: ChristmaSteve201 Dec 10 2019, 12:51 AM
Must check it out!
Posted by: WhoChristmasssy Dec 10 2019, 11:04 AM
Absolutely loving this!
Posted by: ChristmaSteve201 Dec 10 2019, 11:47 PM
Really love this!
Posted by: Jonjo Dec 11 2019, 12:07 AM
I need to listen again, but it passed me by one my first (and currently only) listen of it earlier.
Posted by: ___∆___ Dec 11 2019, 08:03 AM
QUOTE(Jonjo @ Dec 11 2019, 12:07 AM)
I need to listen again, but it passed me by one my first (and currently only) listen of it earlier.
It’s a grower maybe - I’ve been listen to him performing it live for 1+ years and it’s such a moment.
I know sales are low but #30 on iTunes atm
Posted by: ___∆___ Dec 20 2019, 01:54 PM
A new 3 track EP of stripped back versions of his songs has been added to iTunes and streaming
Posted by: ChristmaSteve201 Dec 20 2019, 11:53 PM
Listened to the album again this week, def one of the best if 2019!
Posted by: Burns Dec 21 2019, 01:28 AM
"Will We Talk?" has grown on me so much and has ended up claiming my Christmas number 1 of 2019, knocking Billie Eilish off! The ding dang dongs certainly helped I think
Posted by: ChristmaSteve201 Dec 21 2019, 09:50 AM
It took a while to grow on me too but eventually peaked top5, I've moved onto 'Saturday' now though.
Posted by: ___∆___ Dec 28 2019, 09:14 PM
Pleased to see the album return to the Top 30 this week - hopefully will get boosted further when all the ‘Best Of 2019’ lists are released.
Posted by: ChristmaSteve201 Dec 29 2019, 01:59 AM
It certainly will and what with the Brits in Feb it should sell a fair bit more in Q1!
Posted by: ___∆___ Jan 4 2020, 08:48 PM
‘Will We Talk’ 15th most played track of 2019 on R1 - so deserved a Top 40 peak.
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Jan 5 2020, 09:48 PM
I've been particularly enjoying the stripped live versions on Spotify recently.
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Feb 12 2020, 09:25 PM
'Hold Out' is releasing tomorrow!
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Feb 13 2020, 04:09 PM
This is really good!
Posted by: ___∆___ Feb 13 2020, 05:12 PM
Love that he finally decided to release this after leaving it off the album - it’s now available on streaming and iTunes etc.,
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Feb 13 2020, 09:54 PM
Yeah he's also confirmed it's the last song of the Hypersonic Missiles era!
So the next actual single will likely be the lead for album 2 - I can see that coming at the end of this year hopefully.
Posted by: Burns Feb 13 2020, 10:41 PM
QUOTE(WhoOdyssey @ Feb 13 2020, 09:54 PM)
Yeah he's also confirmed it's the last song of the Hypersonic Missiles era!
So the next actual single will likely be the lead for album 2 - I can see that coming at the end of this year hopefully.
I was only thinking this past week that "Call Me Lover" and maybe even "You're Not The Only One" and "Leave Fast" would've made good singles. I can't keep up with what was released pre-"That Sound" though
"Hold On" is alright, I can see why it was missed off. What a great first era anyway, I'm totally into it now.
Posted by: ___∆___ Feb 13 2020, 10:47 PM
Up to a decent #54 on iTunes
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Feb 15 2020, 10:56 AM
I found this fantastic performance from 6 years ago! A man commenting then got it spot on with "Sam Fender - remember that name!!"
Posted by: Hiyaluv Feb 15 2020, 07:49 PM
He has (half?) jokingly promised another load of Bruce Springsteen rip-offs for his next record and that's absolutely fine by me!
Posted by: ___∆___ Feb 21 2020, 09:32 PM
As expected ‘Hold Out’ didn’t hold on to its Top 100 placing (It was #95 in the first mids) but along with The Brits exposure it’s helped the album return back to the Top 40 at 32 after being 43, 42 and 41 for the past few weeks.
Posted by: ___∆___ Mar 17 2020, 02:32 PM
UK tour confirmed as cancelled today which was due to start on Friday - obviously the right/only decision.
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Mar 17 2020, 06:33 PM
Sam's has some really bad luck with his tours being on - none of which being his fault of course.
Posted by: ___∆___ Mar 24 2020, 07:36 PM
Dead Boys EP on vinyl has been reduced from £14.99 to £8.99 on HMV (Worth it for the Dead Boys Prelude alone ) https://store.hmv.com/store/music/vinyl/dead-boys-ep
Posted by: Liam.k. Mar 25 2020, 04:57 PM
Sam has announced he's releasing his live lounge cover of Amy Winehouse's 'Back to Black' tomorrow:
Posted by: WhoOdyssey Mar 25 2020, 05:05 PM
Yes! Hyped for that
Posted by: ___∆___ Mar 25 2020, 05:21 PM
His version is ICONIC!! So pleased he’s releasing it.
Posted by: flyingtim Mar 25 2020, 09:53 PM
QUOTE(WhoOdyssey @ Jan 14 2019, 03:39 PM)
Brits Critics' Choice winner Sam Fender has confirmed his debut album will be out later this year, he's also re-releasing Play God as his next single:
Really looking forward to the album!
Posted by: Bjork Mar 26 2020, 06:51 AM
oh great cover! just makes you realise how fantastic the original is I like his voice in this one, really can't stand it when he imitates Brandon Flowers but he sings fine here
Posted by: ___∆___ Mar 26 2020, 08:22 AM
So pleased he’s released this as most live lounge tracks are restricted to YouTube and physicals of the R1 album.
He’s managed to make the song his own and shows of the best of his voice - really reminds me of Jeff Buckley.
Posted by: ___∆___ Mar 26 2020, 12:17 PM
The have released a video for the song but the R1 live lounge video is obviously far superior - they should have pushed that maybe?
Also the song has made it to Top 50 on iTunes so far
Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 10 2020, 03:47 PM
Vinyl reduced to £15.99 on HMV and Amazon... it’s just one of those records that sounds so much better on vinyl like The XX, Tame Impala and London Grammar.
Posted by: Tangela Apr 10 2020, 05:27 PM
QUOTE(___∆___ @ Apr 10 2020, 04:47 PM)
Vinyl reduced to £15.99 on HMV and Amazon... it’s just one of those records that sounds so much better on vinyl like The XX, Tame Impala and London Grammar.
Nice one, they've got vinyls on a lot cheaper - just ordered this one on vinyl along with a few others!
Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 10 2020, 05:59 PM
QUOTE(Tangela @ Apr 10 2020, 06:27 PM)
Nice one, they've got vinyls on a lot cheaper - just ordered this one on vinyl along with a few others!
I’ve bought so many vinyls from the HMV this week - really decent titles and prices.
Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 13 2020, 05:31 PM
Amazing to see Sam get 4 tracks in the Radio X ‘Best Of British’ Top 100 including ‘Hypersonic Missiles’ at #10
Posted by: ___∆___ Apr 19 2020, 07:12 PM
Vinyl available for £9.99 on his website - https://store.universalmusic.com/samfender/*/Music/HYPERSONIC-MISSILES-STANDARD-VINYL/64KN0PRX000
Posted by: Tafty³³³ Jun 17 2023, 03:36 PM
Managed to snag the hmv 1921 exclusive Spearmint Green vinyl of this
Hopefully he’ll manage to sneak in the Top 40 singles too with ‘Will We Talk’
Coming for that silver award.
I was only thinking this past week that "Call Me Lover" and maybe even "You're Not The Only One" and "Leave Fast" would've made good singles. I can't keep up with what was released pre-"That Sound" though 
