Today saw the much anticipated release of "Join With Us" the new album from The Feeling. Ever since I listened to their first album "Twelve Stops and Home" I've been a huge fan and was looking forward to this a lot.
So what's it like? Well, there are a few tracks that will be familiar to fans. "I Thought It Was Over", the new single, hasn't been off TV and radio in the last fortnight, so you've probably heard this one a lot! It's quite dancy and upbeat, just what you want to start an album with. Also, "Join With Us" and "This Time" have both been on previous CD single releases, although these versions are definately more polished.
Of the remaining tracks, the stand out ones for me are "Without You", "I Did It For Everyone", "Turn it Up" and "Won't Go Away", all great songs and potential singles.
Filling in the gaps are "Spare Me", "Loneliness" and "Connor" which although far from awful, might take a while to grow on you.
I was a little dissappointed with the final track, "The Greatest Show on Earth". The
title promised a lot and I was expecting something along the lines of
"Blue Picadilly" but in comparison it seems quite weak, I was also
slightly dissappointed with the Bonus Track, "We Can Dance", it just doesn't do it for me.
In conclusion, a follow up that could even came close to matching the instant likability factor of the first album was always going to be difficult, there are definately some promising tracks here and after a few listens, it's definately growing on me. It doesn't have the same feel as the first album but it is still distinctly the sound of "The Feeling".
Overall Rating 8/10
Click here to preview the tracks and buy online in .mp3 format.
cd394ecc-d224-4d0f-b990-0a26d7015c1b|0|.0
January 24, 2008 17:59 by
AdminWhatever happened to who? I hear you say! Let me explain...
It seems like ages ago since I first discovered Luke Toms. I was sent a circular email promoting this new artist, I suspect as a result of being on the mailing list for The Feeling. Anway, he looked interesting (if not a bit eccentric!) so I went over to his website http://www.luketoms.com/ and had a listen to some of the tracks. I liked what I heard and loaded up iTunes and bought five or six tracks. There was no debut album yet, but the website promised it to be "Coming Soon".
Over the coming months, I kept checking back at luketoms.com and at iTunes to see if I could buy the album. There was still no update to I did some google searches and found plenty of reviews, many of which implied that the album was already out. It appeared that it was due for release on one of several different dates, but each of these had passed and it was still not available to buy anywhere.
I eventually managed to buy a promo copy of the album via E-Bay for the grand sum of £2.50. The whole thing is really odd. His website hasn't been updated for the best part of 8 months and although his myspace site shows him active in the past fortnight, there is still no official word as to when the album comes out.
The stupid thing is, it's a really good album!
Luke, if you read this, please update your website! and release your album. I like it so much, I'd even be willing to buy a proper retail version just so you get your royalties!
If you know where Luke is hiding and/or what the deal with the album is, I'd love to know!
http://www.luketoms.com/
http://www.myspace.com/luketoms/
Here's the video of one of the tracks from the album. Have a listen and see what you think.
[youtube:mFD1Fa8_wNU]
UPDATE:
I managed to track down Luke Tom's PR company and according to them, he's split from his record company and that's why there has no album release. They didn't have any further details and he is no longer their client.
47eb31ff-8bca-4873-80f6-ae9c1bfcc59e|3|5.0
|
|
I first heard one of their tracks on Radio 1 (Elvis aint dead) a
few days ago and had to get the album. They have a very distinctive,
bouncy, sometimes a little repetitive style, you'll either love them,
or hate them! Personally, I think they're great! Make sure you listen
carefully to the lyrics of the songs, they're a bit silly, but very
clever!
Click on the album cover to see the details in Amazon.
http://www.myspace.com/scoutingforgirls
|
0b8e351d-af8f-47a1-bfa2-378d96ed83a1|0|.0
December 12, 2007 10:03 by
AdminI've been listening to the latest James Blunt album in the last few weeks and really liked it. So much so, I bought the sheet music so I could have a go at playing some of the songs myself.
It amuses me how people can be so passionate about hating the guy. What did he ever do to them! If you don't like him, don't listen to him, simple as that :) It would be a boring world if everybody had the same taste in everything.
Anyway, here's my interpretation of "One of the Brightest Stars", played on the Tyros 2.
I mutlitracked this one over a few records. Firstly I layed down the backing track, I then recorded the guitar section for the verses and the chorus, and then finally, the piano track which you can hear if you listen closely.
Hope you enjoy it.
Click here to download as an mp3.
221ab4e6-2a6c-469c-be6a-da1f9201809b|2|5.0
July 8, 2003 01:21 by
Admin66c141ea-7d88-4f46-881e-4029559c0457|0|.0
January 20, 2003 00:00 by
AdminMy Songs
Here are a selection of songs that I have recorded on my Yamaha PSR 2000 or more recently, on the Tyros Keyboard. Please note that to hear the midi files as intended, you need to play them through the keyboard.
Tyros Cakewalk Instrument Definition File
I recently developed a Cakewalk Instrument Definition (.ins) file for the Tyros. Click here to download.
Original Compositions
Here are the mp3 versions of some songs that I have written totally from scratch. I'd love to hear any feedback positive or negative :)
I'd like to also give a special thanks to Simon Williams for all of his helpful advice and work with me on these tracks. Check out his website to listen to samples, and purchase more of his music.
All of these songs are by Paul Tumelty and/or Simon Williams and are © 2003
Other Songs
Here are the mp3 versions of some other songs that I have played on my keyboard. Again, I'd love to hear any feedback.
Musical Internet Links
4ef2e8a8-8d8b-4700-ada9-421bcbe96b1a|3|3.7