The reason Shane didnt do well was his solo music was very similar in style in Westlife and full of dreary songs. At least Markus has gone for a bit of a different style and something more creative which stands out.

 

I wouldn't call Shane's album dreary at all, it is overall very optimistic despite horrible situation he was in and whats more, the album had more uptempo/midtempo songs than any Westlife album - he only had 2 proper big ballads (Coming Home and In The End).

 

But it was definitely too safe, maybe even outdated for today's music industry - Jason Mraz was very popular few years ago, this kind of music just doesn't interest people. Shane did say his new album will be a bit different but I bet it will still be very much a pop album because he loves it.

 

In truth, I don't think the material is the most to blame - look at Mark, he has done everything right but still his debut single didn't do great. Hopefully the album will do better but I'm just saying that I think promo and the media attention are the biggest factors.

Album is out on 16th October and is called Fire. There is a standard and deluxe edition on Itunes.

Here is the tracklisting:

 

1 Love Is a Drug

2 Wash the Pain Away

3 Butterfly

4 Cut You Out

5 Sanctuary

6 Back to Yours

7 Sirens

8 Simple Love

9 Only You

10 Love Me, Or Leave Me Alone

11 Casablanca

12 The Fall (Bonus Track)

13 Find My Way (Bonus Track)

14 Tempest Love (Bonus Track)

15 Fire (Bonus Track)

 

And here is behind the scenes - making of the album:

 

https://youtu.be/Le4Am_FBbt4