Gary Barlow - Twelve Months Eleven Days
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Free Music Review: Gary Barlow Lives On!
Hit: 4 Stars
This second Gary Barlow has been anticipated for quite some time. I guess it took him Twelve Months and Eleven Days to finish writing and producing this new album.He carries on with his melodious, pop ballads, and hippy tunes in such tracks as "Arms Around Me" and "For All that You Want". This album is just as good as the first album he did. It may take a while for you to really appreciate each song, but it's worth the trip. Congrats Gary on your latest effort, More Power!Free Music Review: a great release
Hit: 4 Stars
Barlow doesn't dissapoint on this release. key cuts include "fast car", "lie to me", and "walk". his voice sounds great and the songwriting is generally good. if you liked the "open road" cd you'll like this too.Free Music Review: Stronger, but not strong enough
Hit: 3 Stars
"Twelve Months Eleven Days" is not a bad album. In fact, there are some jolly nice tracks on it. But I can't help but feel Gary Barlow was writing better songs in the last days of Take That than he is now on his own. The majority of songs on the album are love songs or slow pop ballads, with some occassional experimentation. But there isn't a "Back For Good" or a "Never Forget" among them. In my opinion the strongest songs are "All That I've Given Away" (it's quite hummable and memorable), "Fast Car" (the lyrics aren't too hot though) and "Nothing Feels The Same" (for some reason it reminds me of Air Supply). "Stronger" and "Yesterday's Girl" are perhaps on the experimental side, and work rather well, but are not the stuff #1 singles are made of. In fact, I will be very surprised if any one of the songs on this album will resurrect Mr. Barlow's career. None of them are below average or unbearable - the biggest weakness in his songs are the melodies of the verses - they are utterly forgettable. To discover what songs you might like, I suggest listening to the sound clips of the enchanced CD ROM - these sample the refrains. The best description of the album is: "It's fine." Some good tracks, some average ones. No breakthroughs, no unqualiified hits. It's sweet, Gary Barlow's voice is soothing and has a great range. But I can't help but feel the reason I embraced these songs is because I felt sorry for him. That was certainly the reason I bought the album in the first place - it was disenchanting to hear how badly it was doing in the UK. Twelve Months... is a superior effort to Open Road. But there isn't much more charisma (the biggest thing Robbie Williams has over Gaz - and one of the most important) or fufillment of potential. The songs are improved, but the frustrating thing is we all know Gary Barlow himself could and should do better.Free Music Review: Let it take you away.
Hit: 3 Stars
Gary Barlow has had a hard time of it. His American record company ruined his previous release by not allowing him do his thing and paired him with some of the most talented musicians in the US. The resulting album was a tepid mix of ballads and mid-tempo songs. Thank you to the people who produce Celine Dion. (The title track 'Open Road' was a masterpiece) Also, he has had to fight comparison with former bandmate Robbie Williams. I enjoy Robbie, too, but he has nothing on Gary in the singing department.
This album is 100% Barlow. His voice and musicianship are in fine form, but the album is weighed down in love ballads, beautiful though they are. It would have been nice to have a couple of good dance-pop tunes a la his remake of "Relight My Fire" from his Take That days. Although, "Stronger" comes very close.
That said, it is a lovely breezy album and perfectly showcases his voice and songwriting ability. Standout tracks include "Arms Around Me," "All That I've Given Away," "Before You Turn Away" and "Wondering."
Free Music Review: Disappoitment
Hit: 3 Stars
I like Gary barlow because of his lyrics and his voice but this latest album of his is a bit bland. I only like less than half of his tracks. But I must admit that STRONGER is a strong single indeed. The video clip is cool as well. Better buy his singles intead of the whole album. Sorry Gary but I write all this based on my honest musical view. Fast car could have been a good song but the chorus is totally anti-climax... so damn boring! But i personally love your lyrics. Yesterday gerr is very boyzonish... 2 thumbs down. To be your life and hero is catchy and one of the stronger tracks. If he was one of the spice gerrs, he would be geri harliwell and Robbie williams ,Melanie C. Robbie is doing very well because of his choice of music. Come on Gary, I know that you can be more creative than this. You;re very talented. Do justice to your talent! Be stronger next time!