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Old 22-08-2011, 07:41
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I think some had written Will off, I'm so happy for him that he's back in the charts. I think this is going to be his best release yet. Even the single is itunes no.4 at the moment, and his album is itunes no.1 album, released just a few hours ago. I have just got the 3.99 album of the week offer from Amazon, and it's beautiful, heart wrenching, and joyous in equal measure
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Old 22-08-2011, 08:10
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Good for him

I saw him on SFTW yesterday and he was lovely as usual. Polite, articulate and friendly. He deserves his continued success.
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Old 22-08-2011, 09:59
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I like the single but the album is quite lack lustre and apart from a few tracks, sounds like a collection of b-sides.
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Old 22-08-2011, 10:08
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Having probs with itunes - can't seem to download at the moment. From what I've heard of the album I think it's brilliant. A complete change from what is usually expected, but no denying the identity of the singer's voice.
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Old 22-08-2011, 10:23
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I like the single but the album is quite lack lustre and apart from a few tracks, sounds like a collection of b-sides.
Well, you seem to differ from the vast majority of reviewers

There's only one track I'm not keen on, all the others are delights to my ears.
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Old 22-08-2011, 10:27
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Finally managed to download the album. Can't see how it can be called lack-lustre, but then that's someone elses opinion.
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Old 22-08-2011, 10:38
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Amazon have sold out! More stock should be in soon.
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Old 22-08-2011, 10:49
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Here's the link (hopefully) to an accoustic version of Jealousy that Will has just made for Facebook:



http://www.facebook.com/willyoung?sk=wall&filter=1

Just beautiful
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Old 22-08-2011, 13:03
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Here's the link (hopefully) to an accoustic version of Jealousy that Will has just made for Facebook:



http://www.facebook.com/willyoung?sk=wall&filter=1

Just beautiful
Yes, great version, love it.
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Old 22-08-2011, 13:46
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So very happy for him, his new album is fantastic!!
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Old 22-08-2011, 13:48
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I prefer the acoustic Jealousy to the actual single version. Just listened to the album version it's better than the single, but I wish he would release the acoustic one.

There's a few tracks on the album I'm not keen on, but they may grow on me. Overall it's a great album, my favourite tracks are Outsider and Silent Valentine, but they may change on further listens.
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Old 22-08-2011, 13:52
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^ Yes 'Outsider' is among my favourites on first listen.
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Old 22-08-2011, 13:55
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It'll be even higher up the charts after next Saturday's free one hour advert http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press...2/default.html.(9:15pm ITV1)

I wonder how he wangled that? Only other album releases ITV have done that for is Biffa and Susan Boyle.

I like the single though.
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Old 22-08-2011, 14:03
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I'm not a Will Young fan at all but I have to say I have bought his new album and it is excellent! I loved Jealousy so I thought I'd check the rest of it out.
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Old 22-08-2011, 14:04
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Not gonna lie. I was in the process of considering him to be written off but its good to see the current success.
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Old 22-08-2011, 14:43
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Just downloaded it now.

So happy for Will a genuine talent and a decent guy.
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Old 22-08-2011, 15:01
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It'll be even higher up the charts after next Saturday's free one hour advert http://www.itv.com/presscentre/press...2/default.html.(9:15pm ITV1)

I wonder how he wangled that? Only other album releases ITV have done that for is Biffa and Susan Boyle.

I like the single though.

I think the show is in celebration of Will winning Pop Idol 10 years ago
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Old 22-08-2011, 15:08
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I think the show is in celebration of Will winning Pop Idol 10 years ago
It's an honour, and he's earned it!
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Old 22-08-2011, 19:31
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It's a fine album, I absolutely love every track.

Can't wait to see the ITV Special. It sounds like ITV gave him and his team the chance to style it as they wanted. He certainly has earned it.
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Old 22-08-2011, 19:36
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I want to know what singles Cha Cha Heels has in his collection to have b sides as good as the tracks on Echoes

Fab album, I know I'm bound to say that as I'm a huge fan but it really, really, really is! Honest
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Old 22-08-2011, 20:14
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I'm LOVING Runaway - the whole album is impressive, he's come such a long way for a winner of a reality show. Each album has been better than the previous one. Let It Go and it's singles didn't set the charts alight as well the new song from The Hits....glad things seem to have turned around for Will - seems a genuinely nice guy - without being humble (which I cannot stand)
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Old 22-08-2011, 21:01
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Oooh, last track is very Bronski Beat!
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Old 22-08-2011, 22:19
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I'm LOVING Runaway - the whole album is impressive, he's come such a long way for a winner of a reality show.
There is no reason why a "talent/reality" show winner shouldn't be just as talented as anyone who tries to break into the music business. It is nonsense to suggest otherwise. It is just unfortunate that a lot of the subsequent winners since Will have been rubbish (Leona and Joe excepted - in my opinion)
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Old 22-08-2011, 22:45
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It's still very difficult for an unknown , who is not a talent show competitor, to land a deal just on vocal ability alone.

Will has worked very hard over the years, learning his craft and not sitting back expecting that the pop idol win would be enough on it's own to sustain a long and credible career. As Voodoo Chic says, he's come a long way for a reality show winner, all credit to him the hard work's paid off.
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Old 22-08-2011, 22:51
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The best word I've seen in the reviews to desctibe this album is LUSH. The tracks aren't all instant 'single' material but that's the beauty of them.
Beautiful melodies, deep and meaningful lyrics and that gorgeous voice!
His best by far!!!
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