Shayne Ward's debut album is very dissapointing in my eyes. Like most people i first heard of Shayne through the XFactor and it was no suprise to me that he won the whole competition. While he wasn't my personal favourite I did think he was the one who should have won it. He has the sex appeal that appeals to the young records buying public. All the girls would love him.
When I won the competition I couldn't wait for the album to come out. I knew I would purchase it along with Journey South's album.
The CD itself has a picture of Shayne on the front and is self titled. There is a pink background and it is quite catchy and femine.
There are 13 songs on the track which is great value for money.
These include...
1) Thats My Goal 2) No Promise 3) Stand By Me 4) All My Life 5) You're not alone 6) I cry 7) What about me 8) Back at One 9) Someone to love 10) Something worth living fpr 11) A Better man 12) Next To me 13) Over the Rainbow
Track number one everybody must know by now as it was his frist released number which shot right in at Number 1in the charts. Track two is his current single, Promises. Its very good and one of my favourites. I also like I Cry which is a cover and then finally Over the Rainbow which is a cover. This one is a live recording and so it is that extra bit speical. The rest of the tracks are forgetable. It is not a very memorable album and I think his managers should have done something a lot better.
I think many of his fans who bought the CD out of loyalty will be dissapointed with this effort.
In the XFactor I really like the songs that he did that were a lot more jazzed up. The Sissor Sisters and the Darkness along with Justine Timberlake covers. I think if Shayne is going to be the next Robbie then they have a lot of work to do.
Why didn't I like the Album? Well I am not saying that I didn't like it. Just that I am sick of it already. Its all love songs which are fine for when you are a bit down in the dumps or having a cosy night. I usually like something a little but more upbeat that I can sing and dance with my son to. Something that gets you started. Or even something that can make the housework more enjoyable...if thats possible.
In Conclusion Shaybe Ward's first Album is a mediocre effort which has been put together quickly to make money before the momentum of being the XFactor winner dies down.
I hope the decision makers get it right second time round and don't riuin Shayne's career before its even started.
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Winners of popidol and xfactor are always pop singers, which arent popular nowadays, and always do covers. Ill watch the show but wil never ever buy an album of the winner. And he shudnt have won anyway.Staz x
May 9th, 2006
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