All Rise - Blue

...up nicely and livens it all up from the get-go. **Five Stars** 2. “Too Close” This was a killer single from the act and one that really suited what people knew of them when you see that they went in to cover some classic R&B material, and chose to go back as far as 1997 when the Minnesota trio Next made their debut with a funky, and seductive joint. Here the band straight kill it on top of and improved production set to back it to another level without ...
...As we come off all the singles on the album here we move on towards a powerful track from them and one that I felt had to be likened to the sort of state that *N Sync were at by this stage of their career as they were able to find a way to bring out heavy Pop material by taking from alternative musical influences that all seem to fit right in here without sounding as if they have been forced to any degree. **Five Stars** 7. “Long Time” This is a ...

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...concert, so don’t be getting all jealous. I have bought Blue’s album ‘All Rise’ all ready for the concert and as an appetiser to keep me going through the wait. First a bit about Blue: - Blue are one of the biggest boy bands to have emerged in the last twelve months. The group has four members Duncan James, Simon Webbe, Antony Costa and Lee Ryan. They have released four singles altogether and this album. I bought the album ...
...below: -  1. ALL RISE (3.43) All Rise is the first single that Blue released and it was out in the shops to buy on the 21st May 2001 and it reached number four in the charts. The song is a typical pop boy-band tune and it includes a bit of rapping from Simon which gives the song a sort of r ‘n’ b hint. All Rise is one of my favourite songs from the album and my rating is ***** 5/5. Here’s the chorus… “One ...

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...listening to it. 1. All Rise The album came from the lads first single, 'All Rise' This song is about a court case so I am led to beleive and I remember the fab video to this track. This song is catchy and great to listen to, a very good opener to the album! 2. Too Close Another great hit from the Blue boys. I think this was the lads second single and again a very sucessful one. I enjoy listening to this track, it is well known, cool and enjoyable. ...
...Blue style. The song is all about tempting and temptation, it is a really great song and quite long too, it can get a little annoying but personally I really like this tune. 4. If You Come Back Now we're back to another released track from the boys, this is a much slower song compared to the previous tracks, this song is a personal favourite of mine and couldn't stop listening to it when it was released. This track is quite touching and also quite ...

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...huge things. As I enjoyed all three singles that have been released and the new one currently on the go I thought I would give the album a go. The album is described as ‘A fantastically mature debut album’, ‘Smooth, slick and super sexy’. In that respect I have to agree one of the best albums I have bought in a while and here is my run down of the tracks and the CD itself. # 1 ~ All Rise This was first single release form ...
...confronting the cheating party! You all know this was about for ages and is a great song! # 2 ~ Too Close This song is very mature and is actually the song that they used at their audition with Virgin and they asked if they could record it at a later date Virgin agreed just as well as this gave Blue their first # 1 back in August of last year. This is very soulful and has a superb R ‘n’ B feel all they way through the song, through ...

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...there aren't any "make-weights" - all four boys have excellent, complementing voices and each make a valuable contribution in every song. Another difference is the songs they sing are not typical of those churned out by others of their genre - a juicy blend of pop, funk, rap and R&B appeal as much to boys as girls and to young and old alike. (I had to buy another copy of the CD after my mother (72 years young) "borrowed" my first and refuses to give ...
...cover notes include lyrics to all the songs, together with individual and group "thank yous". There are some photographs of the band looking sultry (and a bit sulky, I thought!) and sexy which I am sure will appeal to their younger female fans - it certainly didn't put me off! However, once you get past a certain age you realise that it doesn't matter what the singer looks like, it's the song that counts - so here's a run-down of the tracks on this ...

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...One Love. 1) All Rise This is their first single. It's more pop than R'n'B but that's no bad thing! It is catchy and likeable, and was a success as their first release. There's a bit of rapping there from Simon. He's not that good at it but it adds a nice touch to the song! 9/10 2) Too Close Their second single. I'm quite inclined to hate this as it was the first song me and my ex-boyfriend ever danced to, but it is good! It's quite smooth and ...
...By Blue are coming over all American on us! Very catchy and it's poppy with an R'n'B edge, which is what Blue do best! The words can be a bit cheesy after a while. Very similar to All Rise. 8/10 6) Bounce It isn't quite good enough to be released as a single, but it's not as dull as the other fillers! It's enjoyable while it's there but ultimately, it doesn't leave an impression and it's easily forgettable. Quite dancey and poppy and should keep ...

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...a UK boy band, not all from London the only Londoner in the band is Lee. TRACKLISTING 1.All Rise 2.Too Close 3.This Temptation 4.If You Come Back 5.Fly By 6.Bounce 7.Long Time 8.Make It Happen 9.Back To You 10.Girl I'll Never Understand 11.Back Some Day 12.Best In Me 1.ALL RISE (3:43) This was the bands debut single out in April which didn't quite get them a number one chart position but they stayed in the top ten for ages. This song has a catchy ...
...if you can pick up all the words and brilliant. 2.TOO CLOSE (3:45) This song was a cover of American band Next's single Too Close, but I have to say from hearing the two I prefer Blue's. Too Close has an american sound to it with the words to, but it's got a great backing beat to it and is the type that would be played in cubs everywhere. This song came out August/September and this time they got a number one. 3.THIS TEMPTATION (3:35) I love this ...

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...Dunc, Simon, Lee and Anthony all came from diverse backgrounds and added their own style to each track on this album by actually using their voices properly. Sevral times on TV interviews, they have sung unaccompanied. The priviledge of working with Elton John henceforth has added to their highly respected profile. Also the fact that they have had consecutive number ones. I have to admit, referring to my comment on de ja vu as a disadvantage that ...
...for this album: 1. All Rise. Blues first release. I love the words being so original and realistic. Simon's mini rap serves in good sted as a break and the music is up and down if a little strong in parts like a case itself. Court disputes happen every day and Blue have used the situation properly. 9/10 2. Too Close. A lovely piece of music. This song is cheeky and with lines like 'you're making it hard for me', Blue prove that they have no fear ...

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Blue - All Rise. This album is a godd debut album for boyband Blue. It has 12 tracks (not a large amount for an album) including a lot of great songs. Blue are a boyband from England and are made up of Duncan, Lee, Simon and Anthony. I'll review all the songs and what I think of them. 1. All Rise - This is a great pop song. The lyrics are very clever. It's a break-up ong but the words make it seem as though it's in a court case. I like this song. ...
...Good lyrics. OK vocals and all in all an ok song. Not one of their best. 7. Long Time - This makes a change - it's a ballad. A nice song - very calming. I like this one. It will destress you if you listen to it. A typical love song but a great one. I think they should of released this one as a single. In my top five for this one. 8. Make it happen - This song is a good pop song. Not good enough to make it as a single but it's good for an album track ...

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All Rise....and i will rise to say this is an excellent debut album from one of the biggest new bands to emerge from the uk in the last twelve months. All Rise includes four top ten hits,the first being the albums namesake All Rise which reached no 4 in the charts back in may of 2001.This was followed by Too Close and If you come back,which both reached no 1.Fly by is the recent hit which at the time of my writing is no 18 in the charts. An excellent ...
...and best in me are my personal favourites.This band does not just appeal to the young ones ,ive got to say im 38 years young and along with my 13 year old daughter I sing along and bop away.i must also admit to drooling over each of the four members(Lee is my fav!!!!,20 years too late though),and having affection for Simon,mainly because hes from Manchester. Anyone whos considering buying this album should go ahead and enjoy,and look forward to ...

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...the best song they've wrote- All rise. This album has got a real poppy feel to it but it has got a bit of an R n B edge. Another good song is too close and fly by which are real sing-along songs. The CD costs bout 9.99 i fink which is good value because you get some quality sounds on it. I know its a really old album album now but the songs are great sooo it dont really matter too much! The CD is enhanced so you can watch there video to all rise ...

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Since 2000 Blue the chart topping Pop/R'n'B Boyband have gone from strengh to strengh building up there fanbase of loyal and supportive fans who have stuck with them through good and bad. They've had a string of Top 10 hits including 2 Number 1 singles plus a Number 1 Album. There soon to be releasing a new single called 'One Love' which you can now hear and see the video on the official website http://www.officialblue.com also a new Album will ...
...be more uptempo and edgier than the first one. Now they are set to embark on there first headlining UK Tour which will see them stopping at 8 different venues on a 19 night tour. They will be performing there chartopping singles as well as songs from there albums. You wanna go see them I hear you ask... Fri 22 Nov Nottingham Arena (tel. 0115-853 3002) Sat 23 Nov Sheffield Arena (tel. 0114 256 56 56) Sun 24 Nov Sheffield Arena (tel. 0114 256 ...

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