Breathless - Shayne Ward

I bought this album as someone who quite liked Shayne Ward, but I was not overly impressed with this second album. If you have read my review of his first album (or anyone else's review for that matter), you will probably know that it was rather top-heavy with ballads that put me in mind of Westlife. This second album is an attempt to go more contemporary, but at times, it fails miserably. 1. No U Hang Up This was released as a double A-side single along with If That's OK With You. This is the better track of the two, although it is still rather annoying. It is an attempt to be a pop/r 'n' b number but at times it is spoilt by the lyrics that sound a bit ...  Read the complete review

Rather suprisingly Shayne Ward has not done too bad for himself, his fist single Thats My Goal sold nearly a million and his debut album was a huge success selling 200,000 copies in the first week. His success is due to him winning the second series of the still on TV today X Factor beating Andy Abraham. His debut record was panned by some critics and applauded by the odd one. Lets get it out of the way - i personally dont believe Shayne Ward can sing THAT well, he's no Will Young for, he's Robbie/Justin rather than a vocalist - he looks like a popstar mainly because of his bald head!! ;) and he has been quite successful more successful that Leon Jackson who ...  Read the complete review

Before I go further into this review, I should level with you. I do not really listen to this kind of music... ever. But after a bit of a telling off for only reviewing certain genres of music, I have relented and decided to review something which is somewhat alien to me. This actual album review was specifically requested by a rather persistent CIAO member who doesn't appear to be a fan of my current taste in music. (If some of what I say is a bit critical or upsets his fans on this site, I do apologise, but I'm just trying to review this honestly. Don't say I didn't warn you.) The way I have always seen it, Shayne Ward was 'one for the girls' so ...  Read the complete review