Green Man - Mark Owen

...Mark’s debut solo album – Green Man – and once again filled my room with these beautiful songs. He wrote all of the twelve tracks and some of them are extremely impressive. The album begins with the title track and this is definitely a hippie one, with rumbling chants and instrumental plunges. It sounds a bit cliched lyrically at times and the image of the sweet boyish one from Take That singing ‘Peace, man’ is rather ...
...wouldn’t say it was a favourite of mine. Other tracks on here are of a much higher standard, so if this one isn’t to your liking, fast forward to the next one. Clementine was one of the singles and is a highlight of the album. It is beautiful, but also quite fast and rocky, the pace disguising the fast that the lyrics are actually rather sad. Owen’s songs are very well written, often quite poetic and well worth a listen. Track ...

KarenUK 13.12.2002 · Read full review
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Mark Owen was the pretty one in Take That, whose shining moment was singing lead vocals in their hit 'Babe' - but this pleasant little tune did very little to show off his vocal talents & I wasn't expecting much from is debut album 'Green Man'. But I was pleasantly surprised ! More indie & rock than pop, Mark Owen displays a versatility & style few would have suspected. This album is excellent, including the singles 'Clementine' & 'Child', but for ...

KarenUK 16.07.2000 · Read full review
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...career with his first album Green Man. Mark had a lot to do to keep his fans from Take That, plus more. He also had to follow in the great footsteps off Robbie Williams, so all eyes were on Mark. Mark changed his appearance, longer hair, more hippy look and changed his style of music. Gone was the pop, dance music in came the more soulful, slower songs. Ones with great lyrics. There’s 11 tracks on this album. 1st Green Man 2nd Clementine 3rd ...
...my favourites; 1st Green Man Early morning juices blend he chooses Bowl of seed and water cleanses Caffeine free with herbs for tea Clear and fresh he won't be tempted High on C he's staring at me We make us seem far apart Dead for awhile, resurrects with a smile Pulls my conscience inside apart Green man I'll take a leaf from your book Found a new love I say peace man 2nd Clementine She heard a voice from so far away It told her, her ...

karen5416 30.09.2003 (14.04.2004) · Read full review
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Mark Owen is the small, sexy one from Take That... in my opinion of course haha. This is Mark Owens' first album after the split of Take That in 1996 which shows there is so much more to him than the typical boy band label he was given. He wrote most, if not all, of the songs on the album with great catchy dance type tunes and a couple of slower ballad type tunes. His vocals are just amazing and perfect. Clementine is my particular favourite because ...
...type of song that stays in your head. Although the album did not do as good as Robbie Williams albums, it was still a hit. It is good to listen to whatever mood you are in and it will chill you out and make you feel happy. I love this album just because there is something about it that just gives you a warm feeling inside. I would highly recommend this album and any other of Mark Owens albums. ...

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