Originally Posted by
mitacond:
“Oh thanks spiralheads if this is so in my case I will cancel the others I have with them and order them from elsewhere. I do nor take kindly to this type of behaviour.
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I was pretty unimpressed I have to say and rather glad I'd ordered the deluxe version from Amazon, although reading the comments here, it sounds like I may have to wait to receive it.
Originally Posted by
liz83:
“I know His position doesn't make me sad; reading things people on all sides write about him sometimes does though. He has alot of things dragging him back but alot of things propelling him forward too. And best of all he has a label who'll stick with him and know the value of his work. Thats something the MF haven't or don't want to clock on to, but he really is the luckiest winner yet (save maybe Leona) in that respect.
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Originally Posted by
mitacond:
“I know liz thats what makes me know he will be ok they would never have bid for him had they felt he was under par so to speak.Matt is the luckiest winner I agree liz I just want to hug the guy at the moment and comfort him)
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Yes he is
Thanks for reminding me just how well he's really doing outside the silly hate threads.
Originally Posted by
1lennonlove:
“Hi Mita, Liz, Cat and all,
That thread on the MF is almost trolling in it's hatred. Some posters (who I have never even seen as Matt fans) are even telling others to give it a rest. It is best to keep away.
I think RFYL has done ok. It is not a brilliant song as we all know but with the exception of those on the MF, most people will percive a top five hit for Matt has pretty good.
I think what happens next is crucial. Joe's album was not a commercial success but more importantly he had no where to go as an artist. What were Syco going to do- write him another album? Matt is different, he has proved himself able to write and record a great album in a short space of time and as we know he already has the makings of the next one.
From a purely business point of view I would invest in someone who has a deep pool of talent. Many more songs on the way.
I won't let the MF decide what is a sign of failure. I won't consider that for at least another three albums. What if Matt had an enormous hit with GB song - not sure it would have done him much good as an artist. Now we can brush the song aside and get down to supporting Matt and his music and his amazing album. I think I would rather Matt have a number 1 album than a single any day.
Of course I would loved Matt to have a number 1, in the same way I wanted him to win X Factor because he's awesome and people need to know this but there is also a part of me that didn't want him to do either. I'm not going to let it worry me.
I would really like Radio 2 to make it album of the week though!
Stay strong and stuff.”
I think this single is being written off far too quickly. We can look at statistics til we're blue in the face
but we won't actually know how it's done until the physical sales have been counted. I can understand people wanting his own work to outshine GB's, but am hoping it will hit the top spot, just to silence the critics. His own could then do the same, but stay there for three times as long. Letters would be a fabulous album of the week and would win him a new army of fans.
Re Joe, I totally agree with you. Joe's a singer, Matt's a singer songwriter, so they shouldn't be compared. Anyway, Joe seems to have found his niche now.
Originally Posted by BrokenBromance:
“I think he'd be a fool to turn it down if he's offered a spot in Dec to promote Starlight.”
Originally Posted by 1lennonlove:
“But only if he's singing it
I guess I was really uncomfortable when Joe appeared for the second time on X Factor after his single had (apparently) bombed. Felt sorry for him and arkward about what he was saying about the album etc. Put a taint on his appearance. Would hate that for Matt.”
I agree with broken, it's a fantastic platform as Matt said right at the start of his XF bid and will help alert people to his real talent. Lennonlove, don't worry, let's face it, it isn't going to bomb, nor will his next one.
Originally Posted by Cardoodle:
“Yeah, mine arrived from Amazon this morning..yippee ..don't know why but I'm starting to really dislike RFYL! but love L&F and Chemical to bits...just think guys this time next week we'll have his amazing album..can't bl...y wait!!”
How interesting it would be if people downloaded L&F and/or Chemical individually and put one or the other into the download charts
I know a lot of us spend far too much time here but this is such an important time for Matt and I won't be going anywhere. It is disappointing that RFYL is not doing better but we all know that the songs on the album are superior and the most important thing is that the album sells well. I'm trying not to panic yet and its good to hear that Letters is No.1 on Amazon pre-orders.