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Staging a comeback far bigger than any of us could have imagined, it's now time for Take That - The Man Band to release their 2nd album since returning to their adoring fanbase looking slightly crinkly. Circus, coincidentally released on the same day as Britney's album of the same name, is it, and we're pleased to report it's pretty damn amazing.
Modern day Take That are like the drama faces of Melpomene and Thalia. Gary Barlow, the graceful swan of the group, is cementing his position as the country's premier pop writer by dripping tragedy over soaring, epic ballads. Melancholy lament What Is Love has Howard shining on lead vocals, questioning 'the science of fate' while title track The Circus says it best with "I'm the only clown you'll ever know. I love you was too many words to say". The brilliant Rule The World might be hard to top but opening track The Garden and the perky Hold Up The Light have that same magical feel. With songs like this, we're left curious why they went with the relatively lacklustre Greatest Day as lead single.
Then there's Mark Owen, representing comedy, still happily bouncing about like Clementine was as big a hit as it should have been and creating adorable upbeat pop songs Paul McCartney would be proud to sing. If Morrisons have ruined Shine for you, then the cheeky Hello will happily take its place in your heart. Julie puts Mark in story telling mode and almost feels like a sequel to Babe, but the real highlight is the utterly catchy Up All Night complete with a proper oom pah pah band and skip down the street chorus - we can just imagine the video with Take That clad in drummer outfits with big shiny silver buttons.
A stunning album, Take That are the vintage champagne of pop fizzing with playful bubbles and happily maturing with age. --Talia Kraines
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titolo-the circusartista-take that etichetta-polydor---brani1.the garden 2.greatest day 3.hello 4.said it all 5.julie 6.the circus 7.how did it come to this 8.up all night 9.what is love 10.you 11.hold up a light 12.here - she said
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51 of 54 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Track by track after two weeks listening:
The Garden: Draws you in and makes you feel good to be alive. Would have been a great Christmas single.
Greatest Day: A nice homage to U2 (Where the Streets Have no Name.) Liked it the first time I heard it. Still do.
Hello: Not convinced to begin with. Driving down the motorway in the sunshine, it was suddenly a great singalong track.
Said it All: Gorgeous. Nuff Said.
Julie: Felt sad about something at work. Listened to 'Julie'. Felt happy again.
The Circus: Beautiful in its simplicity
How Did it Come to This: Autobiographical? A great performance of a cleverly worded track. One of my favourites.
Up All Night: Fabulous live
What Is Love: Howard comes precariously close to perfection with this one.
You: The only track I have yet to warm to. Too formulaic for me. Sorry!
Hold up a light: Not my favourite vocal but it'll be a killer live then a great memory thereafter.
Here: Fab-u-lous. Play it on repeat.
She said: A Strictly special. Simply lovely and great fun.
The Garden: Draws you in and makes you feel good to be alive. Would have been a great Christmas single.
Greatest Day: A nice homage to U2 (Where the Streets Have no Name.) Liked it the first time I heard it. Still do.
Hello: Not convinced to begin with. Driving down the motorway in the sunshine, it was suddenly a great singalong track.
Said it All: Gorgeous. Nuff Said.
Julie: Felt sad about something at work. Listened to 'Julie'. Felt happy again.
The Circus: Beautiful in its simplicity
How Did it Come to This: Autobiographical? A great performance of a cleverly worded track. One of my favourites.
Up All Night: Fabulous live
What Is Love: Howard comes precariously close to perfection with this one.
You: The only track I have yet to warm to. Too formulaic for me. Sorry!
Hold up a light: Not my favourite vocal but it'll be a killer live then a great memory thereafter.
Here: Fab-u-lous. Play it on repeat.
She said: A Strictly special. Simply lovely and great fun.
31 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As a fifty something brought up on The Beatles I am not your typical Take That fan, but despite this, I have always liked them, especially since the comeback.
This is a terrific album - great songs, beautifully sung, beautifully performed, beautifully produced - a triumph.
It is actually more Coldplay that the Take That of Roobie era fame.
Open your mind and enjoy.
This is a terrific album - great songs, beautifully sung, beautifully performed, beautifully produced - a triumph.
It is actually more Coldplay that the Take That of Roobie era fame.
Open your mind and enjoy.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
After the phenomenal success of "Beautiful World" in 2006, I figured it virtually impossible to match, or even come close, in a second outing. I was wrong. Although "The Circus" is different both in approach, and overall vibe, it stays true to the intensely strong talent behind it. Between the brilliant songwriting by all four members, to the fantastic production by John Shanks, this album is a natural progression on the continuing path of Take That. I am totally thankful to have the group back making beautiful, epic music again. Whenever I can't find the words, these guys seem take them right out of my mouth.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
The best of Take That!!!
This is a masterpiece album. Every song it's perfect. Starting with "The Garden" this CD it's definitely the best of
Take That ever. From beginning to end, this disc rocks!!!
Take That ever. From beginning to end, this disc rocks!!!
Published 3 months ago by Antonio Vlz
The circus
I have been trying to get this CD for ages, as my MP3 player got broken and all the music on it got lost , this was one of the albums that was on it. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Tl Fitzwilliam
Class Album
This is a very good album, by a band which is really back on form, with solid writing and solid music.
Published 8 months ago by Ben Rawson
not nearly new at all
this was sold as nearly new and the cds arrived with a big crack in the case- not caused by posting!! not very happy
Published 9 months ago by gp
CD
I bought this and Progress prior to attending the Take That concert at Hampden on 22 June 2011 so that I could keep up with the rest of the crowd who would know all the songs. Read more
Published 10 months ago by fidigarry
great album but with a problem
I am not particularly a Take that fan. I cannot stand the early output, except for a couple of songs. Gary has more in common with proper musicians rather than a boy band. Read more
Published 11 months ago by D. Moses
loving take that
got this just before xmas as i am off to see them in may , i am not a big big fan but do like them . also with robbie now back in the band it will be some show i hope . Read more
Published 16 months ago by Miss Warwick
Take that value
If you like Take That then buy this great product. Great show and brilliant songs.
If you don't like Take That, buy something else.
If you don't like Take That, buy something else.
Published 16 months ago by Steve
THIS ALBUM MADE ME FALL IN LOVE WITH TT AGAIN!
I restarted to listen to TT with this album. I really love every song of it. A great album, it transmits very good feelings :). Read more
Published 17 months ago by Elisabetta82
Excellent Circus
This CD is absolutely brilliant. The best ever from Take That. Never stop playing it. If you like Take That, The Circus CD is a must!
Published 20 months ago by Elizabeth Ward
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