Go Your Own Way

It's easy to see why Gareth Gates won Pop Idol. He's got a refreshing voice has a great story overcoming stuttering. After seeing him on an episode of Graham Norton I like him even more.

Reality music shows have become so popular that most of the new upcoming artists were, at one point or another, contestants on a show. Bands like O-Town have made successful careers out of the coverage that reality shows give them. The United Kingdom started a show by the name of Pop Idol, which was so successful it grew to become a worldwide phenomenon adopted by various broadcasting networks.The US launched an American Pop Idol show shortly after, and the reality-fever also hit the Arab world with the Superstar program.Kelly Clarkson the winner of the first American Idol series released a weak album with one track that mustered up a solid single by the title of "Miss Independent" - not because of Clarkson's talent, but because it was written by Christina Aguilera. Other than that we have yet to see a reality-show career soar on something other than cover versions and bland balladry.Gareth Gates reached second place in UK's Pop Idol and managed to maintain a career. This sophomore release starts out with a promising tone. "Go Your Own Way" is a double CD which could fit on one disc, but marketing ploys come before music when you are much admired by most 12-year-old teeny boppers.The first CD "Night", is a surprising treat. It contains the silky number "Sunshine" - a fine opener to a well-leveled disc. In fact "Night" is so warm it is reminiscent, but in no way equal, to Michael Jackson's disco era.Gates tackles the hassles of fame with "Enough Of Me," all with angry singing and rock riff. "Club Hoppin" is a nightlife ditty with feet-tapping beats. The disc goes on to bring back some Wham! Nostalgia with "Absolutely," which is a definite stomper.The second disc "Day" puts the success of "Night" to an abrupt end. "Day" is a nauseatingly formulaic effort."Go Your Own Way" seems to be a compromise between Gareth and his record company. Both discs are offered for the same price as a one-disc album. The purchase is worth the first disc alone.

For everyone that has heard Gareth's amazing first cd "What My Heart Wants to Say", his second album, entitled "Go Your Own Way" is a suprising but magnificent growth for him. His first album is amazing and he only continues to deliver superiority on this one as well. Tthe Cd is broken up to Night and Day Cd's, perfect for any time of day.I like more of the up-beat tracks earlier on in the album but everything is worthy. It's an amazing talent and show's his grown and maturity. He also co-wrote many of the songs on the album. It's an album that everyone can enjoy. I even got one of my friends to start singing along to his stuff. Its Pop but with an r&b, funky feel to it. Some people might compare him to Justin Timberlake and some of Gareth's stuff is similar but they are different artists. I recommend you get this album along with "What my heart wants to say" and have full-on Gareth day.Tracks:1. Sunshine - up-beat track that you'll just have to hit repeat on your cd player after the first time. Makes you want to dance and sing out the words. 10/102. Groove with Me - One of my favorites on the album, its also upbeat with and r&b feel similar to the new stuff being producted by Justin Timberlake. 8/103. Absolutely - One of the better tracks on the album, and another favorite of mine, the chorus is catchy "Becuse your absolutely fine, that's why i'm lying here next to you..." a little suggestive but subtle 9/104. All Cried Out - This is a ballad with a sort up quick-tempo feel to it (r&b backdrop beat). Not like his other ballads and different and new for him. About a relationship that no longer continues to plague him. Probably my favorite track off the album 10/105. Enough of Me - Simlilar to "Groove with me" also an upbeat track 8/106. Go Your Own Way - R&b/ Pop track on the album this was one of the other songs i love instantly and i play this and a few others straight A favorite of mine. 10/107. Just Say Yes - This song, if you listen carefully is so cheeky of Gareth! Upbeat and dancy also, this is a favorite of mine and i was hooked on this after just 30 seconds. "If you want me to come over, just say yes. Cuz baby you know that's one word you won't regret ..." It will make you get out of your chair and start dancing around the room. 10/108. Freak My Baby - as the title suggests, this is a rather cheeky song also by Gareth that is also upbeat as the others on this cd. Perfect dancing song 10/109. Club Hoppin - Upbeat.. something to play in a club to get the people moving. 7/1010. Soul Affection - A ballad-type of song, more typical of the stuff from his first album 8/1011. Spirit in the Sky - remake of a popular 80's song, Spirit in the sky involves the Kumars and a sitar. 8/1012. Say it Isn't So - a beautiful ballad and just heartfelt and sweet. One of the best , if not the best ballad on here. 9/1013. Skeletons - upbeat pop song that isn't one of my favorites on the album 5/1014. Listen to my Heart - another balled also beautiful and just behind Say it Isn't so. 8/1015. Foolish - I love this song. Upbeat and makes you want to dance. The first lyric "Love is a a drug and i fell like getting high" His song is the drug that gets me high. A favorite 10/1016. Too Soon To Say Goodbye - mid tempo pop song. Not ballad/but not dancy song either. Right in the middle 7/1017. Lies - another up tempo song but it doesn't stand out like some of the others 6/1018. Nothings going to stop us now - another decent track from Gareth 7/1019. It Happens Everytime - up tempo pop song but this is not one of my preferred tracks 4/10Awesome album.. Now that you've read this.. What are you waiting for?? Go buy it!!!!!

I got my first introduction to Gareth when I happened to hear the excellent single "Say It Isn't So". The timing was perfect because my best friend was leaving the country, so we played it to death.The rest of the album is a combination of ballads, some R&B and funky pop, with a couple of funny ones, such as the highly spirited version of "Spirit in the Sky".Sure, most of the album is your standard pop fare, but it's extremely listenable pop fare, with some good beats. At worst, he sometimes comes off like a Justin Timberlake sound-alike, especially on "Groove With Me", "Club Hoppin'" and "Enough of Me""Absolutely" has an old-time funk feel, and "All Cried Out" isn't the Lisa Lisa song, but instead samples "Human" by the Human League."Skeletons" and "It Happens Every Time" sound like tracks from a Savage Garden album, meaning that I like those too. "Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now" (not the Starship song) and "Lies" are my other picks.If you're into idols, take a hop over the pond and try this one.Amanda Richards, February 4, 2005

Great and quick thanks!

I bought this for a friend who loves his music. She was very pleased with it and his other cd that I got her.

This is wonderful.

Arrived safely with no problems

Night and Day - so wurden die CD1 und CD2 betitelt... super tolle RnB/Rock-Pop-Songs mit etwas Funk!!!CD 1 ist eher R&B-lastig, mit Disco-Elementen. Klingt schon etwas nach Michael Jackson, aber auch George Michael sowie teilweise nach Justin TimberlakeEine Covervesion gibt es: #1 "Spirit in the sky" auf CD2.Balladen gibt es eigentlich nur 2 auf der Doppel-CD - und zwar auf der 2ten: #2 "Say it isn't so" und #4 "Listen to my heart" - sehr, sehr schön gemacht!Mir persönlich gefallen alle Songs sehr gut. Ich meine hier hat er die Debüt-CD um einiges getoppt!Favoriten habe ich natürlich auch: Zum einen die o. g. Balladen auf der CD2 und zum anderen die Tracks #5 "Enough of me" und #9 "Club Hoppin'" auf der CD1Aber hörenswert sind die kompletten Songs beider CDs. Bin total begeistert!

well done gareth,another fine set of tracks, well worth waiting for. i like the night and day concept.the day cd carries on the format we are used to hearing from you and the nighttakes us in a new direction. i notice that the press reviews have not beentoo complimentary. it makes you wonder if the reviewers actually listen tothe music they are supposed to be reviewing or if they simply trot outpre-concieved views. i can see several new singles in the collection."all cried out" stands out wih it's "human league" chorus is great."skeletons" is a good up tempo number. i also like "lies" and "it happens every time".

Süßer Kerl. Doch sein Album hat mich nicht überzeugt. CD1 "Night" erinnert an die 80er Jahre, Musikrichtung: Funk. Sanfte stimme, colle Beats. Keine Höhepunkte, allenfalls gut nebenbei zu hören. Etwas zu langweilig. Schade. CD2 "Day" Song 1 "Spirit in the sky" zu rockig, nicht sein Stil! Song 2 "Say it isn't so" ist mein Highlight. Das Lied hatte ich jedoch schon vorher. Daher hatte ich mir das Album besorgt. Song 3: OK, Boy-Groop-artig. Song 4 "Listen so my heart" schöne Balade. Gefühlvolle Nummern stehen Gareth Gates noch am besten! Song 5 "Too soon to say good bye" schöne Nummer! Boy-Groop-Feeling. Song 6 "Lies" nicht so überweltigend. Song 7 "Nothing's gonna stop us now" klingt wie eine Cover-Version, nicht sehr orginell. Lied 8 "It happens every time" nicht sehr orginell, klingt etwas einfallslos.

ギャレス・ゲイツの魅力は三つ。「美しすぎる声」（それは歌うことで輝きを増す）、「名俳優的表現力」（それは人に涙と同時に笑みをももたらす）、「少年以上青年未満」（それが可能性を見せてくれる）。売り上げが伸びなかったこの二枚組の2ndアルバム。これは一重に大衆音楽の域を超えるか超えないかの線に彼が立ち始めた為ではないだろうか？そして彼が熱望する音楽が実に幅広いことを意味している。大きく「day」と「night」の二枚にアルバムのコンセプトを分けたのだが、これを普通に「昼間」と「夜」なんて解釈したらいけない。このアルバムを手にとって自分自身でもってその二つを楽しみつつ、解釈していってほしい。1stアルバムは誰もが一瞬にして虜になる楽曲がぎっしりつまっていた。それが今回はウケを一切狙わず、「本当によいもの」と作ってしまった。一回目より二回目、一週間後よりも一ヶ月後の方がもっともっとこのアルバムを気に入ってしまうだろう。そう、ウケを狙っていないからこそ、敷居をあえて高くしているのだ。このUKのスーパーアイドルとの駆け引きを楽しみながらこのアルバムを味わってほしい。個人的なオススメは『sunshine』（やりたかったダンスミュージックを実現）,『go　your　own　way』（彼のテーマソング的歌）、『say　it　isn't　so』（詩的で映画のような失恋の歌）、『foolish』（目指すはオペラ歌手の彼。まず手始めにミュージカル調で！）、『too　soon　to　say　boodbye』（にくい計らい！1stもあわせて聞いてみると彼のユーモアを感じるはず）。2004年は日本デビューも決定したらしい。理由抜きにまずはチェックしましょ！

デビュー作はかなり好きだったので期待大で購入したものの中身は結構本格的なオトナーなアルバムでアイドル的な曲を期待すると。。。歌もうまいし曲も悪くないんだけど前作のように、この曲すんごい良いじゃーん！！みたいな曲がなくて残念。

購入しましたが、iTunesで再生しません。わからないし調べるのも面倒くさいのであきらめます。