Ibrahim, Avishai and Chilly are all instrument artists - so only 4/14 actually have vocal features.

The single he's performing is Incredible, which is not a feature. Most people will buy or not buy the album based on this song, during the release week. Regarding fans, I doubt they care very much who else is on the album. Most of them pre-ordered the album before they even knew about the features.

After listening to Gary's interviews, it's clear to me that this album was, for him, a project close to his heart, that fulfills one of his dreams and that, in no way, is he chasing trends.

Edited November 21, 20204 yr by milly

Exciting!

 

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As i said previously i have struggled with the material so far and i am hoping some of the songs to come i will like, based on what i have heard so far i cancelled my pre order as i just wasnt feeling the music, hopefully some new clips will change that.

Previews for all the standard edition songs are up on his stories! Sounding like an absolutely gorgeous album, can't wait for Friday

I'm excited too. Loving the sound so far. I don't know if it can beat SISYL, but I will most definitely enjoy this album.

Incredible already puts me in a Christmas mood every time I hear it. The acoustic version is gorgeous.

 

I just wish When I Say Goodbye was on this album as well. It's a stunning song, that should have been given more attention.

Edited November 23, 20204 yr by milly

Interesting read! Let me Go isn’t that far away from platinum!

 

https://www.officialcharts.com/chart-news/g...l-chart__31684/

Let me go will def get there sometimes next year i think and it will be good he has at least 1 solo platinum selling single.

Oh my god, I am loving the album so far. It is interesting varied and sonically diverse.

 

I’m up to Elita, which obviously I’ve listened to loads already 🤣, but I’ve loved every song so far!!!

The Day the World Stopped Turning is soooo beautiful. Meanwhile, Who's Driving This Thing is an absolute banger, full of fun and energy.

I'm loving everything I'm hearing so far. Unfortunately, I might have to wait for the album to arrive in order to listen to it fully :(

Edited November 27, 20204 yr by milly

Hmmm having listened to more, there are a lot of great tracks.

 

However, some are lyrically strange like Bad Libran. I just don’t believe in the Zodiac stuff..

 

Also the song about a doctor dying at 35 had weird lyrics also

It’s been getting good reviews from the media...which is pleasantly surprising. The duet with Beverly knight is good! And I like the first song so far, still working through the rest of the album

I'm at the Bad Libran right now. I like the story and I find it comical - the Libra acting Capricornish :D

Someone on the main forum said this album makes him comatose....I wonder if he really listened to the album....It's so uplifiting and energy-filled, that I don't see how anyone could find it boring. I understand it may not be to everyone's taste, but if it's one thing this album can't be accused of is being soporific.

 

It's obvious the focus with this album was more on the music than on the lyrics in most songs, which, for once, I don't mind.

Now, I really have a diversified playlist of Gary songs.

It’s been getting good reviews from the media...which is pleasantly surprising. The duet with Beverly knight is good! And I like the first song so far, still working through the rest of the album

I'm liking the duet too....I really do.

But, somehow, I find the solo tracks more interesting.

I'm staying with Liam Gallagher song today :)

 

On Gary's album I really liked You Make The Sun Shine from Deluxe edition.

His voice fits to this song perfectly.

I'm really hoping Gary can have a no 1, finally. His album is miles better than Steps' - at least for me. I cannot even stand to listen to one entire song of theirs.

 

It seems Gary has 20k of pre-orders.

As a fan of both im rooting for Steps as i havent bought Garys album, im going to listen to a few songs later to see if there is anything i like.

Having just listened to the album, here are the songs, in alphabetical order, I liked the most:

 

Bad Libran.

Incredible.

Let's Get Drunk. -very Jamiroquai like with the strings-

Oh What A Day. -on first listen, think this was my favourite-

The Kind Of Friend I Need.

This Is My Time.

What Leaving's All About.

Who's Driving This Thing.

 

I really really like Enough is Enough, that’s a great single I think