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Too right! I watched it last week and laughed when they ran out of Olly videos by quarter to the hour of the supposed hour show! :lol:

 

:heehee: havent got that far yet Ros, im up to LRN, just looked cos ive paused it, its on 44 mins so will have a little gloat to myself in a bit :lol:

 

EDIT, :heehee: see what you mean Ros :heehee: LRN was the last one :heehee:

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Jealousy

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I Just Want A Lover

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ooh my flags came out a bit large they were only small on the site :lol:

 

some very stunning pics on there too :wub:

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Will Young, Echoes (Sony) ****

11:57am Friday 9th September 2011

 

By Ian Sime » PrintEmailComments(0)

Whereas Will Young’s journey has taken him from dark-horse winner of the first Pop Idol to entertainment royalty,

 

Young’s musical rivals are George Michael, Gary Barlow, Justin Timberlake and Ronan Keating.

 

Young always delivers a polished and musically intriguing album. This time, lead single Jealousy has the haunting quality of Jennifer Hudson’s Spotlight, with shades of Robyn’s detached electronic splendour, while Lie Next To Me echoes the introspective fan-base favourite Who Am I.

 

Echoes features a intelligent electro-pop and slightly edgy moody ballads, infused with a sip of late-night jazz. All in all, one of the year’s most essential LPs.

 

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Interesting phil.

 

Do we think that's where tracks from Echoes have charted? Where's Sunday?

 

Found this

 

Greece I Just Want a Lover #9

 

http://top40-charts.com/chart.php?cid=2

 

Thanks Gill, thats wierd that its a new entry in Greece, and at a different position, hmm yes where is Sunday :D

just having a look around that site Gill ta much :D

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Interesting phil.

 

Do we think that's where tracks from Echoes have charted? Where's Sunday?

 

Found this

 

Greece I Just Want a Lover #9

 

http://top40-charts.com/chart.php?cid=2

I have that link but i dont understand it because i have just checked itunes for greece and Will does not have anything in the top 100.

Ooh another 4* review. Thanks phil I'll put it with the rest.

 

Was a bit naughty earlier. Saw a thread on DS asking if any X Factor winner had had a critically acclaimed album. I suggested they add Will to the mix as he's had at leat two, Friday's Child & Echoes. Everyone ignored me but made me feel better educating the X Factor fans. :lol:

I have that link but i dont understand it because i have just checked itunes for greece and Will does not have anything in the top 100.

 

Thanks Sunday. :unsure:

Ooh another 4* review. Thanks phil I'll put it with the rest.

 

Was a bit naughty earlier. Saw a thread on DS asking if any X Factor winner had had a critically acclaimed album. I suggested they add Will to the mix as he's had at leat two, Friday's Child & Echoes. Everyone ignored me but made me feel better educating the X Factor fans. :lol:

 

:rofl: thats so funny Gill, you are VERY naughty :rofl: :huh: *sends Gill to the naughty step* :P

 

QUOTE(Sunday @ Sep 21 2011, 03:27 PM)

I have that link but i dont understand it because i have just checked itunes for greece and Will does not have anything in the top 100.

 

how odd Sunday :unsure: is there anywhere else that we can check it against? very odd ... im totally confused now :???:

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Echoes climbs a place on the YTD top 40

 

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Echoes climbs a place on the YTD top 40

 

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Brilliant news thanks Gill :cheer: up you go Will :cheer:

Will and album mention in this Chicago Music article. :D The Windy City Times.

I never tire of Richard X's sampling of the funk classic "Ain't Nobody" by Rufus and Chaka Khan. The references to yesteryear's goodies still pop up as the British producer helms Will Young's comeback vehicle Echoes. The album's lead single, "Jealousy," starts off slowly; then a soft beat kicks in, bringing in bright dose of sunlight. In the accompanying video, Young shoots a look to the camera while serving Flashdance realness with an exposed shoulder under his sweatshirt during the first chorus. "Hearts on Fire" has traces of early Massive Attack's percussion arrangements and "Happy Now" slightly recalls the overlooked "'74-74" by The Connells. A toe-tapping disco beat kicks in on "I Just Want a Lover" and "Good Things."

 

Young teamed with Groove Armada last year for the fantastic "History." Fans of fellow gay crooner Darren Hayes formerly of Savage Garden should check out Echoes, which is out now as an import

 

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My opinion on the album just thought i'd post it, i've finally listen to the whole thing and had it on constant play since

 

Jealousy (My rating - 8)

I didn't like it at first, and i still don't think it's the best thing he's ever done which is often what i say when i hear a new lead single from Will. It's grown on me, i am still not crazy about the video concept but no one can deny that it's done well because it really has, the airplay and sales have been amazing and it's stood it's own against some big releases in the singles. I think if this continues and airplay continues he might just get into the Brits Best Single race which would be amazing. I really like the verses but the chorus to me slightly less. It's a good song none the less and it's really grown on me. Really makes sense when you listen to it alongside the album and it is the obvious first single.

 

Come On (My rating - 10)

One of the best songs he has ever done. This is the sort of song i've always wanted to do since he won all those years ago. I really like everything about the song, the massive chorus, the great performance on the Brits. I've had this song on constant play and i think it's a brilliant second single choice. For me, it's up there as one of the best things he's ever done even though he didn't write it.

 

Lie Next To Me (My rating - 8)

I wasn't sure at first, but i really like the second verse ''i'm leaving, i said i'm leaving'' and the beginning is amazing too. Really like this now, not as much as the two songs that precede before it but i get the meaning now and lyrically it's quite strong and emotion. It's a perfect 3rd single choice.

 

I Just Want A Lover (My rating - 5)

I don't like this song very much. It's my least have song from the entire album, but i still think it's alright, but not amazing AT ALL. It's a bit repetitive and goes no where, and it's like the same two lines over and over again. Reminds me bait off All I Want off the third album, but that had more for me. Love from Let It Go followed this repetitive thing and i wasn't crazy on that either.

 

Runaway (My rating - 7)

Yeah i like this, the chorus is good. Very catchy, love the instrumental playing in the background. It's not single worthy but it's quite nice. Does get stuck in your head though!

 

Outsider (My rating - 7)

Felt a bit weird, almost as if it didn't fit in with the other songs on the album as it's less electro than the other stuff so sticks out like a sore thumb. But then again, i like the song a lot, the first verse is amazing and Will's voice and vocals are top notch. I do just feel maybe this would have been a better ender than Safe From Harm and that could switch places with it.

 

Silent Valentine (My rating - 8)

Amazing. A possible single. Really like this song now. The meaning, the delivery, it's gentle beat and how it's structured is perfect. Suits Will perfectly, really really like this.

 

Losing Myself (My rating - 9)

I really like songs like this. Love the chorus, and suits Will to a T again and the lyrics are good too. Very very catchy, sticks in your head.

Personal Thunder (My rating - 9)

Possible single choice. Really really like this. One of my face's off the entire album. Great chorus, the intro is just amazing too. Love how it begins slowly and then goes all mid tempo. One of my faces.

 

Hearts On Fire (My rating - 9)

Reminds me of a Kylie song On A Night Like This i don't know why. Really liked the John Ross performance too!, great song. Potential single for me. This song screams quality to me. The production is really amazing on this song.

 

Happy Now (My Rating - 8)

Really like the calming and nice chorus. Fits Will's voice perfectly. Really relaxing listening to this, and like the dark chorus. Another fave!

 

Good Things (My Rating - 6)

Great chorus, the verses are a little meh - but it's a grower, have a feeling i might like this after!

 

Safe From Harm (My Rating - 6)

It's almost like Runaway part 2!!? Not the best ending to a Will album, but the end instrumental makes it. It's a nice ending, but i'd have preferred Outside as the ending. Not as original as some of the other songs. Again amazing production.

 

Overall opinion

I really like it - i was worried about not liking this dance-electro-pop stuff, but the albums very good and screams quality. The artwork is amazing i really like having my copy in my hands!!

It's not Will's best ever album but it's up there.

Well done Will, 19, Sony BMG and Team Young on another brilliant album. My request? Let's do more than 3 singles for this album...the gems need to be seen by the masses. Have a feeling this could be a huge seller when all the overall sales come in sometime next year.

 

My fave Will albums in order (Except the hits)

1. Friday's Child 9.5

2. Keep On 9.2

3. From Now On 8.8

4. Let It Go 8.6

5. Echoes - 8.4

 

But saying that i still think it's a brilliant album :)

 

Well done Mr Young.! :)

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Thanks for your thoughts sajjadali.

 

I differ, my fav albums in order are

 

Echoes

Keep On

Friday's Child/ Let it Go

From Now On

I thought "Come On" was confirmed as the second single?

 

No, it wasn't officially confirmed although the news about Come On came from a DJ who seemed to be pretty confident that it would be the second single.

 

Of course, it may have been chosen before the campaign for Echoes begun but maybe it was decided to have another look at the singles choices now all the songs are out there. :D

Thanks for your thoughts sajjadali.

 

I differ, my fav albums in order are

 

Echoes

Keep On

Friday's Child/ Let it Go

From Now On

 

Will read your post properly a bit later Sajjadali, looking forward to reading it, have to go out in a few mins.

My fav albums in order are:-

Echoes

Let it Go

Keep on

Fridays Child

The Hits

From now on

 

 

Bev, we did it again :lol: posted same thing :lol:

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