Is there version online anywhere? I'd be interested to hear it, no doubt it'll be better then their original material of late, but I love both the original & Leona's cover of this so it'll be tough for them to match.
'Hold Me Down' is the obvious second single.
The rest of the album is largely poor however in quality..
Just given the album a listen, I agree 'Hold Me Down' is a very good song, definitely the most obvious choice.
There's only about 5 good songs on the whole album (plus the deluxe tracks) though imo. Maybe they should take a bit longer to get the right songs for their albums.
Just given the album a listen, I agree 'Hold Me Down' is a very good song, definitely the most obvious choice.
There's only about 5 good songs on the whole album (plus the deluxe tracks) though imo. Maybe they should take a bit longer to get the right songs for their albums.
People have just lost interest in them and the quality of their music has been on a downward spiral for a while now. They also always seem ti have a single out and rush out albums too quickly resulting in poor material.
I should like to know how a 4TH top 3/top 5 album equates to bombing? And also that Daily Heil article is severely inaccurate - what they were filming for was their Christmas special that's gonna be on Sky1. Next single off Evolution will be 'Give Me Life' which they shot the video for Friday before last.
At least JLS still give a shit about their fans unlike some other boyband I could mention, just cause you lot all go on your hateful preconcieved ideas of what they are/aren't. Not everything is about licking One Direction and The Wanted's arses. People did this to McFly where it was cool to start bashing them and they're still together after nearly 10 years. I'd so love the same to happen with JLS A) because they're honest, hardworking lads who deserve it and so all the naysayers can eat a very big slice of humble pie.
I should like to know how a 4TH top 3/top 5 album equates to bombing? And also that Daily Heil article is severely inaccurate - what they were filming for was their Christmas special that's gonna be on Sky1. Next single off Evolution will be 'Give Me Life' which they shot the video for Friday before last.
At least JLS still give a shit about their fans unlike some other boyband I could mention, just cause you lot all go on your hateful preconcieved ideas of what they are/aren't. Not everything is about licking One Direction and The Wanted's arses. People did this to McFly where it was cool to start bashing them and they're still together after nearly 10 years. I'd so love the same to happen with JLS A) because they're honest, hardworking lads who deserve it and so all the naysayers can eat a very big slice of humble pie.
Its bombing because the sales are disappointing and missing out on the top2 is pretty disappointing for a supposedly huge act like JLS
I should like to know how a 4TH top 3/top 5 album equates to bombing? And also that Daily Heil article is severely inaccurate - what they were filming for was their Christmas special that's gonna be on Sky1. Next single off Evolution will be 'Give Me Life' which they shot the video for Friday before last.
At least JLS still give a shit about their fans unlike some other boyband I could mention, just cause you lot all go on your hateful preconcieved ideas of what they are/aren't. Not everything is about licking One Direction and The Wanted's arses. People did this to McFly where it was cool to start bashing them and they're still together after nearly 10 years. I'd so love the same to happen with JLS A) because they're honest, hardworking lads who deserve it and so all the naysayers can eat a very big slice of humble pie.
Great post! Can I ask how you know Give Me Life is the next single? It's an okay choice...not the best though
It may drop like a stone next week. It may sell poorly in total. But this week at least it isn't flopping never mind bombing.
I imagine the reason the OP hasn't returned is because they're slightly embarrassed that they started a thread about someone 'bombing' only for them to be #3 in the midweeks! Oops. I think like a lot of us, wishfull thinking came into play.
It may drop like a stone next week. It may sell poorly in total. But this week at least it isn't flopping never mind bombing.
I imagine the reason the OP hasn't returned is because they're slightly embarrassed that they started a thread about someone 'bombing' only for them to be #3 in the midweeks! Oops. I think like a lot of us, wishfull thinking came into play.
These days, when Rihanna can get a #1 album with 9k, a #3 means nothing. If they get 50k or something first week, then it's not a flop, but any less than that, but I'm sorry it is. Leona just scraped over 20k and landed at #3 and I think JLS have more competition than her. Either way it's a crash back down to Earth for them and their fans who were happy to slag down other artists who underperformed. All of JLS' recent singles have underperformed and flopped, none of the singles they released this year have managed to even get into the top 3. So regardless of whether it's a top 3 album or not, it's not looking good for them.
At least JLS still give a shit about their fans unlike some other boyband I could mention, just cause you lot all go on your hateful preconcieved ideas of what they are/aren't. Not everything is about licking One Direction and The Wanted's arses. People did this to McFly where it was cool to start bashing them and they're still together after nearly 10 years. I'd so love the same to happen with JLS A) because they're honest, hardworking lads who deserve it and so all the naysayers can eat a very big slice of humble pie.
Both 1D and TW get criticism...I'd say even more than JLS.
All boybands do have a shelf life. Look at Mcfly, they were one of the biggest boybands in the UK yet for the past four years there material has gone no where. JLS are now in the same boat. The Wanted will soon follow and then 1D will, however 1D will last longer because of their massive glodal success.
All music artists do suffer this. Your fans grow up and unless you mature your music with them then they won't stick with you. Madonna got it right as she matured her sound with each album so managed to keep fans as well as gaining new. Although her latter two albums have alienated alot of her fans by going against the trend she set. However she is the example of how to keep a stable fanbase.
They really arent that good. Theres only so many times the short one whos up his own arse can do a back flip to gain attention. The old bug eyed one is surely due his pension soon.
Boybands and girlbands normally repeatedly hit #1 in the singles chart (determined usually by teenagers and youngsters unlike albums which is more representative of all tastes and ages) for 3/4 years but then if they stick around like McFly (last #1 07) /Westlife (before split last #1 06) just to name two then have top ten singles as repeat chart toppers in pop bands is usually a new fresh bands game.
If they want to have a long career then top ten singles but more importantly albums should be more than enough as it means it can be toured on some scale. That's how a lot of American bands can tour in the UK because they don't set the singles charts alight but have consistent top ten placed albums.
If the boyband time frame is followed most put out a greatest hits and split after roughly 5/6 years usually some even less (Busted 2 years after first release) and JLS have been going for 4 years but it depends on what they want to do although i can't see this album selling well unless it picks up at Christmas time.
I should like to know how a 4TH top 3/top 5 album equates to bombing? And also that Daily Heil article is severely inaccurate - what they were filming for was their Christmas special that's gonna be on Sky1. Next single off Evolution will be 'Give Me Life' which they shot the video for Friday before last.
At least JLS still give a shit about their fans unlike some other boyband I could mention, just cause you lot all go on your hateful preconcieved ideas of what they are/aren't. Not everything is about licking One Direction and The Wanted's arses. People did this to McFly where it was cool to start bashing them and they're still together after nearly 10 years. I'd so love the same to happen with JLS A) because they're honest, hardworking lads who deserve it and so all the naysayers can eat a very big slice of humble pie.
Brilliant post. JLS love their fans and they work hard. I hope that, they around for a long time!
These days, when Rihanna can get a #1 album with 9k, a #3 means nothing. If they get 50k or something first week, then it's not a flop, but any less than that, but I'm sorry it is. Leona just scraped over 20k and landed at #3 and I think JLS have more competition than her. Either way it's a crash back down to Earth for them and their fans who were happy to slag down other artists who underperformed. All of JLS' recent singles have underperformed and flopped, none of the singles they released this year have managed to even get into the top 3. So regardless of whether it's a top 3 album or not, it's not looking good for them.
How ridiculous...not everything is about cracking America. Comparing One Direction and The Wanted with them is understandable - silly but understandable cause they're all boybands. Comparing them with a solo female artist is like comparing chalk and chddse.
I suggest the people who think JLS are cynical/manufacturex/whattever other insults you choose to throw at them based on what you do or don't know go and hook yourself up with a copy of their film 'Eyes Wide Open'. There's a reason they'll persist and outlive most of today's current crop of pop acts because they formed themselves. They weren't put together, they were all mutual friends through Oritse who then became close friends, brothers almost. And you can't call that 'manufactured', which by the way is an expression that is so 10 years ago it hurts.
McFly still sell tours out very well and at least shift 100,000 albums and like I said they're still here 10 years later. And why? Because they too are genuine mates and regardless of whether or not they return to the same heights of success they had 10 years ago they'll keep going because your fans will always be loyal to you if you're still tight as a unit. And JLS are exactly that - you only need to see their MOBOs acceptance speech from last Saturday to see that.
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they've got a Christmas single out next, a cover of Snow Patrol - Run
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2227694/Christmas-comes-early-JLS-fans-join-band-shoot-festive-single.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Is there version online anywhere? I'd be interested to hear it, no doubt it'll be better then their original material of late, but I love both the original & Leona's cover of this so it'll be tough for them to match.
Totally agree! It's the song that could 'save' this era...maybe Heartrock as the third single (I can see Capital playing it).
God help us :yawn: I must buy some earplugs this weekend. Between that and Steps' Christmas album I don't think I'll be able to cope without them.
Just given the album a listen, I agree 'Hold Me Down' is a very good song, definitely the most obvious choice.
There's only about 5 good songs on the whole album (plus the deluxe tracks) though imo. Maybe they should take a bit longer to get the right songs for their albums.
Care to share the ones you like:)?
oh my god. this has to be a joke.
there management want shooting.
Didn't Leona cover that song once?
At least JLS still give a shit about their fans unlike some other boyband I could mention, just cause you lot all go on your hateful preconcieved ideas of what they are/aren't. Not everything is about licking One Direction and The Wanted's arses. People did this to McFly where it was cool to start bashing them and they're still together after nearly 10 years. I'd so love the same to happen with JLS A) because they're honest, hardworking lads who deserve it and so all the naysayers can eat a very big slice of humble pie.
I think they will break up after this album.
Its bombing because the sales are disappointing and missing out on the top2 is pretty disappointing for a supposedly huge act like JLS
Great post! Can I ask how you know Give Me Life is the next single? It's an okay choice...not the best though
It may drop like a stone next week. It may sell poorly in total. But this week at least it isn't flopping never mind bombing.
I imagine the reason the OP hasn't returned is because they're slightly embarrassed that they started a thread about someone 'bombing' only for them to be #3 in the midweeks! Oops. I think like a lot of us, wishfull thinking came into play.
These days, when Rihanna can get a #1 album with 9k, a #3 means nothing. If they get 50k or something first week, then it's not a flop, but any less than that, but I'm sorry it is. Leona just scraped over 20k and landed at #3 and I think JLS have more competition than her. Either way it's a crash back down to Earth for them and their fans who were happy to slag down other artists who underperformed. All of JLS' recent singles have underperformed and flopped, none of the singles they released this year have managed to even get into the top 3. So regardless of whether it's a top 3 album or not, it's not looking good for them.
Both 1D and TW get criticism...I'd say even more than JLS.
Yeah she did. Not sure what year it was released though.
All music artists do suffer this. Your fans grow up and unless you mature your music with them then they won't stick with you. Madonna got it right as she matured her sound with each album so managed to keep fans as well as gaining new. Although her latter two albums have alienated alot of her fans by going against the trend she set. However she is the example of how to keep a stable fanbase.
Tick tock tick tock........
If they want to have a long career then top ten singles but more importantly albums should be more than enough as it means it can be toured on some scale. That's how a lot of American bands can tour in the UK because they don't set the singles charts alight but have consistent top ten placed albums.
If the boyband time frame is followed most put out a greatest hits and split after roughly 5/6 years usually some even less (Busted 2 years after first release) and JLS have been going for 4 years but it depends on what they want to do although i can't see this album selling well unless it picks up at Christmas time.
'Hold Me Down', 'Give Me Life', 'Troublemaker' & 'Heartrock'.
Brilliant post. JLS love their fans and they work hard. I hope that, they around for a long time!
How ridiculous...not everything is about cracking America. Comparing One Direction and The Wanted with them is understandable - silly but understandable cause they're all boybands. Comparing them with a solo female artist is like comparing chalk and chddse.
I suggest the people who think JLS are cynical/manufacturex/whattever other insults you choose to throw at them based on what you do or don't know go and hook yourself up with a copy of their film 'Eyes Wide Open'. There's a reason they'll persist and outlive most of today's current crop of pop acts because they formed themselves. They weren't put together, they were all mutual friends through Oritse who then became close friends, brothers almost. And you can't call that 'manufactured', which by the way is an expression that is so 10 years ago it hurts.
McFly still sell tours out very well and at least shift 100,000 albums and like I said they're still here 10 years later. And why? Because they too are genuine mates and regardless of whether or not they return to the same heights of success they had 10 years ago they'll keep going because your fans will always be loyal to you if you're still tight as a unit. And JLS are exactly that - you only need to see their MOBOs acceptance speech from last Saturday to see that.