Advantages: All of the tracks present shine through as excellent with a brilliant chorus always present. Disadvantages: Gary Barlow is given the lead vocals far too often.
Take That first formed back in 1990, they were then active until 1996, Robbie Williams having left the band the previous year. Their last single the first time around was a cover of The Bee Gees track 'How Deep Is Your Love', a single that hit the number one spot and appeared to be their last. This was of course not to be as in late 2005 there was official press conference from the band stating that they would be touring in 2006 complete with all ... ...name 'The Ultimate Tour 2006' and ran between the months of April and June. In May 2006 the band signed a deal with Polydor Records that was reportedly worth £3 million, and their 'Beautiful World' album was subsequently released on November 27th 2006.
The album begins well with the track 'Reach Out', it was going to be the third single released from 'Beautiful World' in fact, however when 'Rule The World' came about from the film 'Stardust' it ...
RazzaLazza 14.02.2008
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Advantages: Great mix of songs, fantastic new sound Disadvantages: None
...released in the UK, called Beautiful World. It got to number one in the UK in December 2006 and went 3 times platinum selling over 3 million copies in the UK alone. In 2007 the track "Patience" won best british single at the Brit awards and the following year "Shine" won the same award. Take That are back. The track listing is as follows-
1. Reach Out (released as single June 2007) 2.Patience (released as single Nov 2006) 3. Beautiful World
4. ... ...CD released later included-
13. Beautiful morning
14. We all fall down
15. Rule the world (released as single Oct 2007) Bonus DVD
1. Patience video
2. Shine video
3. I'd wait for life video
4. Rule the world video
5. Interview
The album provides a mix of everything that would would expect from a Take That album with both ballads and uptempo songs. The great thing about this album is also that all of the four boys get to sing lead on some ...
Wilko1981 03.09.2008
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...the crowd Their album, Beautiful World tells us that it really is a beautiful world. To me this album is typical Take That, fun pop but with a classic take. In fact Take That say themselves that this album is a "Throwback to the 90's with a modern twist. The album was released on November 27th 2006. What I find incredible is that even though it had only been released for just over a month it still was the second best selling album of 2006 in the ... ...two favourite songs along with Beautiful World. I didn't really like the song Mancunian Way, to me it was a bit too northern. Even though they are from MAnchester they seemed to put on really strong accents for this song and for me it just didn't work. The rest of the songs on the album are as follows: 1. Reach Out 2. Patience 3. Beautiful World 4. Hold On 5. Like I Never Loved you at all 6. Shine 7. I'd Wait for Life 8. Ain't no Sense in Love 9. ...
Spottydog11 07.05.2009
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Advantages: Much more mature Music Disadvantages: Lots of cheese
Well they are well and truly back the sensation that broke thousands of girls & a few boys (awww) hearts many years ago when they decided to split up. This album is far from anything they released when they were all rowdy young lads up for a laugh and a few other things, far from songs such as ‘’Pray’’ ‘’it only takes a minute’’ yes all these song are obviously from ma bunch of lads who party drink collect women and well party.. To be honest after ... ...pleased after watching the antics of which they got up to on the backs of tour buses which is way to disgusting to mention on here, i could only try to imagine the rubbish that was about to be played down the waves of radio stations all over, i mean come on they were Ok when they were younger and the songs were Kind of Excellent so they couldn’t possibly top any of that being much older an all, could they?? Wrong This album is truly GREAT the album ...
traceyxdavid 13.06.2007
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Advantages: Quality music with fantastic lyrics Disadvantages: None
...- Gary Barlow ~ Another beautiful ballad basically about wanting that special someone back in your life. Quite a slow and slushy track but that's what take that do best!
8.Ain't No Sense In Love ~ Lead vocal - Gary Barlow ~ The title says it all really, love this track very catchy and clever lyrics.
9.What You Believe In ~ Lead vocal - Mark Owen ~ Not to sure if I like this one or not sounds a bit depressing to me.
10.Mancunian Way ~ Lead vocal ... ...the other tracks.
11.Wooden Boat ~ Lead vocal - Jason Orange ~ Very cute little folk style song something quite different to what we usually get from take that but I like it! Not sure whether one of them actually stole the car keys to their mums car or not, but that's in the lyrics. It's different and I like it.
12. Butterfly (Secret track) ~ Lead vocal - Gary Barlow ~ I love hidden tracks I only discovered it when I played the album on my pc and ...
superstar1212 21.03.2007 (27.03.2007)
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Advantages: IT'S TAKE THAT! Disadvantages: Maybe a too few many ballads if anything
...are always laughing - a beautiful sight for any TT fan to see! It is clear to the viewer that they are happy enough to be doing the chat and getting the chance to reminisce about the making of the album and being able to share this with their fans, and let them see whta they are really like.
My favourite song is probably either Shine or Rule the World. Other brilliant songs include Mancunian Way - a very important song to them as explained on the ... ...Mark owen. Throughout the whole album, the boys voices are amazing, showing that they can only get better, and the lyrics are just as good.
My CD/DVD was bought on Amazon for about £10 and took around five days to be delivered, and was delivered in good condition and fully working. I would recommend this product to other fans, and would encourage anyone who gets this product to watch the DVD, the highlight of my experience of this product. ...
x_smiley_x 13.01.2008
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Advantages: Great Catchy up to date album Disadvantages: Not long enough
...with a new album called Beautiful World which I’m listening to now while writing this review and wow its brilliant.
Its not often I say this but you can understand all the words on each song, the lyrics have been writen beautifully.
With there number one single Patience and their latest track Shine this album has to be the best one the boys have released. Another of my favourites is Hold on (I don't wanna see you crying).
Overall the album is ... ...album.
TRACK LISTING - BEAUTIFUL WORLD
Reach Out Patience Beautiful World Hold On - (They should release this one cos its brill)
Like I Never Loved You At All Shine I'd Wait For Life Ain't No Sense In Love What You Believe In Mancunian Way Wooden Boat Butterfly
Now we are on the last track I'm just wondering to listen to the album again or listen to something else.... ...
innercircle 14.05.2007
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Advantages: Great return album, catchy pieces, generally very solid, very enjoyable Disadvantages: Slightly cheesy at times, not great if you don't like Gary's voice.
...What you find in Beautiful World are musicians, refreshed, who have put together a set of mature, yet catchy pieces. I guess it ticks pretty much all the boxes - something for most people, irrespective of your listening tastes to enjoy. Whether you're a die hard from the '90s, or a newer fan , you'll be satisfied with this album. With hits such as Patience, which won 'Best British Single' at the 2007 Brit Awards and Shine, which won 'Best British ...
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I like this album,Proberly one of their best albums yet.Its different from the album back before they made a reunion.On their old albums gary barlow used to do most of the singing but on this album their all do a bit of singing equally.the videos of the song are good to.this is quite a good album for a reunions album. ...
steveiano 24.10.2008
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Beautiful World- the new album by Take That well I've not personally got the album by Take That I can't say I was a big fan of them from the start, but credit where it's due they were one of the top leading band's of they era and it is good to see them come back after being around 12 years away from the major limelight, that they still have the magic they had, way back then even though Robbie decided not to join them on the re run. ...
Geone7 03.09.2008
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Advantages: the boys have returned as men! maturity in the lyrics.. amazing album!! Disadvantages: can't stop playing it...now addicted!
having bought this album, I kinda expected it to be just ok...but it is infact pure genius!!!
this long awaited and welcome new album from take that is truly brilliant. As expected, it has well written lyrics and deep and meaningful ballads. on this album, for the first time ever Jason orange sings lead vocals (brilliantly too!) when he sings \"wooden boat\". Gary barlow as always is fantastic and other than \"patience\" you should listen to "tonight ... ...his songs a little nervously, but boy!. does he deliver when he gets into it with songs like "what you believe in". Howard is consistently good too like the track mancunian way, and their little girl, unknowingly captured at the end of this track is magical.
every song on this album would surely go to no.1, if released......they are that good!.
it is worth mentioning, that the new single...their first soundtrack for a film, is not on this album.
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1957oscar 19.09.2007 (28.09.2007)
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Advantages: Great easy listening Disadvantages: None
10 years in the waiting and well worth the wait!!!!!
I was a so called teenie bopper the first time that Take That stormed the charts and the world of music and I was so glad that they have made their comeback. Now I am a mid-twenty bopper!
This album is pure Take That at their best and helped me discover that my husband is a secret fan aswell.
I was glad to see that they have not re-released old material and this album is full of great new songs.
... ...was previously unheard when they first stormed the charts. Also we here the vocals of Howard which I personally feel are not the best but he sdings great songs so this does compensate for the weaker vocals.
I was pleased with the selection of music from the fast tracks to the pleasant relaxing ballards.
My personal favourite has to be shine which lets Marks singing ability really shine!
This is full of easy listening songs and great for the car.
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sewbizzie 29.08.2007
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Advantages: good come back album Disadvantages: n/a
Following a ten year gap from the pop scene, 2006 saw Take That embark on a massively successful UK tour. Each member of the band made a contribution to the writing of this release giving it a contemporary feel. The top 40 single, 'Patience', is included and the theme tune to the film Stardust, Rule the World.
The songs on the album are:-
1. Reach Out 2. Patience (Album Version) 3. Beautiful World 4. Hold On 5. Like I Never Loved You At All 6. Shine ... ...Love 9. What You Believe In 10. Mancunian Way 11. Wooden Boat / Butterfly This album is such a fantastic come back, you'd have never thought they'd been away for 10 years. They have done so well to come back and with such a fantastic album too, Gary, Mark, Jason and Howard should be proud.
My favourite song on the album has to be Rule the World and Mancunian Way and on the end of this track Howard's daughter sing at the end of it.
I love these ...
jo_field26 22.04.2008
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This is a brilliant album, up to date love songs and fantastic solos from all of them. Their voices are more mature now and they sound awesome!! ...
kittendothroar 13.06.2008
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Advantages: Easy Listening Disadvantages: Other people get fed up with you playing it
...present time and an absolutely beautiful song. I was pleased to see that "Patience" was also included on this CD - two hit singles on one CD is not always that common these days. I can honestly say however that out of the 11 songs on this CD, there is not one I do not like though a couple are not quite as good as the rest - one of which funnily is the title track - for some reason the harmonies do not blend as well as on other tracks. Track 5 "Like ... ...but other than that I was very impressed. Track 7 "I'd wait for life" is mostly just one voice and piano and is absolutey beautiful. It is not just the tunes though - the lyrics are very meaningful - if a little lacking in grammatical content sometimes "I give to you my truth" a line in "What you Believe IN" being on of the oddities - especially as it sounds like "I give to you my true" - however that is being very nit picking on my part - mostly ...
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