August 26, 201410 yr Attitude magazine review for 'Chapter One': Two years after her surprise X Factor departure, Ella Henderson has achieved a mean feat of a number one single with 'Ghost'. It's testament to her powerful vocals and the song's consuming gospel tinges that she managed to avoid pop obscurity. With her debut album, Henderson showcases other moments of splendour, 'Glow' exemplifies what Henderson does best - a modern power ballad with a soaring post-chorus and low-key synths, while the playfulness of 60s-throwback 'Mirror Man' permits Henderson her age, as she laments her self-absorbed boyfriend, singing: "I think you've fallen for you/So won't you tell you the truth/You seek perfection in your reflection." Yet Henderson, at times, falls into secure 'Sandé' territory. Yes, there are epic ballads, and even subtle fragility showcased in 'Yours' and her X Factor audition song 'Missed', but it's mostly what we expected from her. Songs like 'Lay Down' and 'Hard Work' strip the 18-year-old of her youthfulness. 'Chapter One' is just about saved from the bombardment of ballads by flecks of brilliance. While it might lack spontaneity, it's the long game Henderson is playing. Is there anything wrong with being safe? Not this time. 3 out of 5. Review by Alim Kheraj.
August 26, 201410 yr Previews posted on her Twitter! watch?v=fGxbBDS3NEI Quoting this in case anyone misses this at the bottom of the previous page! Will have a listen now. :D
August 26, 201410 yr Empire sounds epic, I hope that is the huge winter single with an XF performance :wub:
August 26, 201410 yr I don't like Rockets from what we can hear, hopefully the full track is good though!
August 26, 201410 yr I don't like Rockets from what we can hear, hopefully the full track is good though! I think it sounds a bit different :lol: but only time shall tell
August 26, 201410 yr I think it sounds a bit different :lol: but only time shall tell Probably! Quite excited to hear the ballads in full too!
August 27, 201410 yr I'm a bit late but is "Glow" definitely the second single or just some sort of buzz track? I want to love it but I'm just quite indifferent to "Glow", and I wish she would released something as amazing as "Ghost" instead.
August 29, 201410 yr I'm a bit late but is "Glow" definitely the second single or just some sort of buzz track? I want to love it but I'm just quite indifferent to "Glow", and I wish she would released something as amazing as "Ghost" instead. Glow is deffo the next single, people are saying the reason why she pushed the date back (well for the album) is so she can perform Glow on the 1st XF live show!
August 31, 201410 yr Author http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51SZ82Pka8L._SL500_AA280_.jpg 'Yours' will be available on Amazon from tomorrow!
August 31, 201410 yr Author You can download the song for free on Amazon now! Just search for Ella Henderson Yours and it should come up. :D
September 3, 201410 yr Loving that performance! Shes definitely going to be one of those artists who doesn't need to dance or have a massive stage production to put on a show!
September 3, 201410 yr Sorry for the double post: Can someone send me the track please as whenever I order it I get "We were unable to process your order with the current payment information. Please click 'Continue' to select a default payment method and 1-Click address." even though I've changed my settings specifically! :(
September 9, 201410 yr Author Apparently 'Rockets' and 'Billie Holiday' have leaked online according to ATRL but I don't know where.
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