Sarah Jabbari @SarahJabbs
@joaophs1 only uk is announced not all
Probably coming more but they're waiting how it does worldwide
@joaophs1 only uk is announced not all
Probably coming more but they're waiting how it does worldwide
The Leona Lewis Appreciation Thread (Part 61)
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Originally Posted by KarlaE_D_G:
“Will the Andrea Bocelli event be a private thing or will we be able to get some footage?”
“Will the Andrea Bocelli event be a private thing or will we be able to get some footage?”
It will be aired
I thought I'd do a track-by-track review since this album deserves it.
Thunder - Fantastic opening track to the album (even if FUMF may have worked better). The lyrics build up some great images and I can understand why it lead the campaign in the US. Leona sings with such conviction on the chorus especially. 8/10
Fire Under My Feet - This is definitely one of the anthems of the album. It has all the makings of a brilliant comeback track but I do feel the mastering/production slightly lets it down with the "quicksand" burp but that's just nit-picking. 8/10
You Knew Me When - As someone else has pointed out before, this is Leona's 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength'. I can see this being covered on numerous talent shows by diva wannabes. Leona is sounding brilliant on this. I'm relieved this isn't one of Diane's more cheesy ballads. 8/10
I Am - This took a while to get into but now I finally appreciate its beauty. I wouldn't say it is anywhere the strongest track on the album but it's got some glorious moments. 7/10
Ladders - If ever Leona collaborated with Disclosure, this would be the product. It's got 'Latch' written all over its instrumental. It's an odd song in the sense its got a jolly instrumental yet Leona sounds quite melancholic. As I've said before, it's definitely an asset in Leona's discography due to its originality. 8.5/10
The Essence Of Me - Enchanting, Magnificent, Epic, Cinematic, Inspirational, Spiritual - all words that describe this. My absolute favourite on the album. From the stunning lyrics and the tribal backing to the conviction of Leona's vocals. AMAZING. 10/10
I Got You - Like 'Outta My Head' and 'Glassheart', this is the hit of the entire album. If Def Jam/Island don't release this as a single with a huge promotional push... I just can't even think about that possibility. 9/10
Power - I don't think I've ever had such an emotional connection to a Leona song like this since 'Happy'. How she sings the second "power" in each chorus just gives me absolute chills. The emotional choruses contrast extremely well with Leona's ice-cold delivery in the verses. The middle-8, while not being a fan of it at first, I can now appreciate it's futuristic/fantasy effect. It reminds me of "funny how time flies" from 'Favourite Scar'. Anyway, this is like a sequel to 'The Essence Of Me'. 10/10
Another Love Song - Definitely the most up-tempo song on the album and while it may be one of the strongest single options, I wouldn't say it is necessarily one of the strongest songs. 7.5/10
Thank You - Such an emotional dedication track to Leona's parents. When I first knew of the subject matter before listening to the track itself, I was worried this would be high levels of cheese. Luckily that's not the case. Some truly beautiful lyrics and I can now understand the comparisons to 'Stay'. What a beauty. 9.5/10
Thick Skin - This weirdly feels like the sister-track to 'Thunder' lyric-wise. I can really see this being on Glassheart which isn't such a bad thing. 7.5/10
The Best And The Worst - This seems to be the only track I forget when trying to recall how each song of the album goes. It's a really good deluxe track but then at the same time I can see why it was only a deluxe track. 7/10
Best Tracks: The Essence Of Me, Power, Thank You
Album Rating: 9/10
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And through doing this, my album has arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thunder - Fantastic opening track to the album (even if FUMF may have worked better). The lyrics build up some great images and I can understand why it lead the campaign in the US. Leona sings with such conviction on the chorus especially. 8/10
Fire Under My Feet - This is definitely one of the anthems of the album. It has all the makings of a brilliant comeback track but I do feel the mastering/production slightly lets it down with the "quicksand" burp but that's just nit-picking. 8/10
You Knew Me When - As someone else has pointed out before, this is Leona's 'I Didn't Know My Own Strength'. I can see this being covered on numerous talent shows by diva wannabes. Leona is sounding brilliant on this. I'm relieved this isn't one of Diane's more cheesy ballads. 8/10
I Am - This took a while to get into but now I finally appreciate its beauty. I wouldn't say it is anywhere the strongest track on the album but it's got some glorious moments. 7/10
Ladders - If ever Leona collaborated with Disclosure, this would be the product. It's got 'Latch' written all over its instrumental. It's an odd song in the sense its got a jolly instrumental yet Leona sounds quite melancholic. As I've said before, it's definitely an asset in Leona's discography due to its originality. 8.5/10
The Essence Of Me - Enchanting, Magnificent, Epic, Cinematic, Inspirational, Spiritual - all words that describe this. My absolute favourite on the album. From the stunning lyrics and the tribal backing to the conviction of Leona's vocals. AMAZING. 10/10
I Got You - Like 'Outta My Head' and 'Glassheart', this is the hit of the entire album. If Def Jam/Island don't release this as a single with a huge promotional push... I just can't even think about that possibility. 9/10
Power - I don't think I've ever had such an emotional connection to a Leona song like this since 'Happy'. How she sings the second "power" in each chorus just gives me absolute chills. The emotional choruses contrast extremely well with Leona's ice-cold delivery in the verses. The middle-8, while not being a fan of it at first, I can now appreciate it's futuristic/fantasy effect. It reminds me of "funny how time flies" from 'Favourite Scar'. Anyway, this is like a sequel to 'The Essence Of Me'. 10/10
Another Love Song - Definitely the most up-tempo song on the album and while it may be one of the strongest single options, I wouldn't say it is necessarily one of the strongest songs. 7.5/10
Thank You - Such an emotional dedication track to Leona's parents. When I first knew of the subject matter before listening to the track itself, I was worried this would be high levels of cheese. Luckily that's not the case. Some truly beautiful lyrics and I can now understand the comparisons to 'Stay'. What a beauty. 9.5/10
Thick Skin - This weirdly feels like the sister-track to 'Thunder' lyric-wise. I can really see this being on Glassheart which isn't such a bad thing. 7.5/10
The Best And The Worst - This seems to be the only track I forget when trying to recall how each song of the album goes. It's a really good deluxe track but then at the same time I can see why it was only a deluxe track. 7/10
Best Tracks: The Essence Of Me, Power, Thank You
Album Rating: 9/10
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And through doing this, my album has arrived!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Originally Posted by QueenLeonaLewis:
“Thank you be perfect on John Lewis advert Soe 😥”
“Thank you be perfect on John Lewis advert Soe 😥”
It's time of the year where everyone is thankful anyway so
Originally Posted by pokerfaceLele:
“Is the event taking place today?
She will perform the Prayer, right?”
“Is the event taking place today?
She will perform the Prayer, right?”
Not The Prayer, not Ave Maria
But yes today, not sure when on TV.
I'll tell tonight what the song is, I just have to be careful with what I tell because Ellen Degeneres show was a 'secret'. Only few knew about it and since everyone was talking about on Twitter there was little bit of trouble
The song title counts 5 words
Originally Posted by Soeplepel:
“Not The Prayer, not Ave Maria
But yes today, not sure when on TV.
I'll tell tonight what the song is, I just have to be careful with what I tell because Ellen Degeneres show was a 'secret'. Only few knew about it and since everyone was talking about on Twitter there was little bit of trouble
The song title counts 5 words”
“Not The Prayer, not Ave Maria
But yes today, not sure when on TV.
I'll tell tonight what the song is, I just have to be careful with what I tell because Ellen Degeneres show was a 'secret'. Only few knew about it and since everyone was talking about on Twitter there was little bit of trouble
The song title counts 5 words”
Thank you very much for the info.
So excited for you to reveal the song.
Could someone screenshot the album review on US itunes. It's not on UK itunes. Also, could you screenshot the backhand when you click on I am deluxe. Thankyou!!
Originally Posted by leonalewispr:
“I hope you're counting goodbye as two words cause that's what I'm hoping they sing”
“I hope you're counting goodbye as two words cause that's what I'm hoping they sing”
Same
Originally Posted by pokerfaceLele:
“Is there a chance they might be singing "The Phantom Of The Opera"???”
“Is there a chance they might be singing "The Phantom Of The Opera"???”
I'd die.
I bought the deluxe edition physical CD earlier today... But I have no clue why it is in that paper case? 
It looks really cheap and I think it will fall apart very quickly. Not to mention the paper is scratched AF.
The booklet has some lovely messages from Leona though and it's nice to make it clear about the lyrics.
It looks really cheap and I think it will fall apart very quickly. Not to mention the paper is scratched AF.The booklet has some lovely messages from Leona though and it's nice to make it clear about the lyrics.
Originally Posted by IsThisHappiness:
“I'd die.”
“I'd die.”
I think Time to say goodbye is more likely because he has performed it numerous times before. I couldn't find a performance of him singing phantom
lol
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