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Track Listings
| 1. Bohemian Rhapsody |
| 2. Nessun Dorma |
| 3. Everybody Hurts |
| 4. Circle Of Life |
| 5. Creep |
| 6. To Where You Are |
| 7. Life On Mars |
| 8. Flower Duet from Madama Butterfly |
| 9. Broken Vow |
| 10. Jerusalem |
| 11. You'll Never Walk Alone |
| 12. My Way |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Are G4 pop, are they opera or are they indeterminately heterogeneous enough to be identified as a new species called popera? Runners-up in the compellingly addictive television talent show X-Factor, this young and classically-trained male vocal quartet were arguably the only act distinctive enough to fulfil the incomparability criterion alluded to in the contest's title. When it came to the judges' evaluation, even the normally forthright and disputatious Simon Cowell found himself floundering between dumbstruck reticence and fence-straddling equivocation. What is clear, however, from G4's debut album is the populist supermarket direction they've been prodded in. In mitigation, perhaps this is understandable. Despite the bravery and accomplishment of applying operatic blossom to REM's "Everybody Hurts" and Radiohead's "Creep"- and let's hear some more of this emotive excellence, please--Trevor Horns' fail-safe production and the steadfastly predictable musical arrangements on the pop numbers enforces the sort of backdrop karaoke conservatism which distracts from G4's more interesting vocal work, which, after all, is this ensemble's very raison d'etre. So, there's no sign of G4's daft rendition of Britney's "Baby One More Time" but "Bohemian Rhapsody" is present in all its pleasantly pompous glory (a whole orchestra stands in for the Brian May guitar solo) while a hearty "Jerusalem" is likely to out belt the Welsh in any international rugger match singing showdown. And for tearful followers of the round ball game? "Nessum Dorma" and "You'll Never Walk Alone". --Kevin Maidment
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Sony, 5197342, Jewel Case 12 Track 2005
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
When G4 first walked into the audition room for the first time on X-Factor 1 in their snappy suits I knew they weren't going to be just another boy band! I was right! G4 are magnificent entertainers and in my mind are the rightful winners of the X-Factor. I'll admit, they had a few weeks where they were weak but no-one can be good 24/7. G4 have brilliant voices and have opened up a whole new genre of Music - "Popera". For the younger generation like me (I'm 19) they've opened up the doors to classical music. Before G4 I never listened to anything classical. Now I have many albums. G4 have survived in the fickly music industry thus far and apeal to a huge audience. Not only that, but they are smart, intelligent likable men who are easy on both the eye and the ear. I bought this album on the day it came out and I was impressed, especially with their version of Bohemian Rhapsody. They have opened up the music of Queen to my generation. I really enjoyed this album, and it proves it was good because it has now gone double-platinum. If England ever decide to adopt Jerusalem for their national anthem then G4's version should be the one. Its sang with beautiful emotion and all the songs on this album show off their voices to there best.
I understand that G4 are not everyones cup of tea, but please listen to them before you slate them. Even my nan was impressed by them - and thats an honour! G4 were completely wasted on street busking. May they win many awards and have a long and successful career. They truly define the world "X-FACTOR!"
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I think that this CD clearly demonstrates who the real winners of the X Factor were. G4 ooze pure talent and fantasic strong voices that send shivers down your spine.
I feel that their first CD shows their great range for excellence in all types of music, each and every song is done extremely well. I play this CD over and over again and my children love listening to it too.
G4 sing with emotion and passion each track, from the wonderful 'creep' to the tearjerking 'to where you are', and I am very much looking forward to hearing more from them and future releases.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
These Guys are awe inspiring. I have listened to my first copy so much that I have had to replace it with a brand new one! On the X-Factor they were astounding, on the CD they are brilliant, but watching them in concert is humbling; as their voices are truly fantastic. Why people are complaining about the content is beyond me; as these Guys always said that their first album would be made up of many of the songs that they sang on the X-Factor. And it is a 'Double Platinum' which I think speaks for itself. Also, their recent tour was a complete sell out! So they must be doing something right wouldn't you say?!
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G4 G4 (C.D)
This is the first album by G4 the light classical group G4. All the songs are cover versions and have done the songs sensibility.
Published 5 months ago by Jennifer Panting
Almost converted
I listened to this album during a long car journey to Manchester for a Tori Amos concert. Although I have heard G4 on some T.V. shows, I have never been a huge fan. Read more
Published on 8 July 2007 by Brida
G4 Act Three
This is the third one from the ever great G4.The Tracks are well thought out and it's well put together. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2007 by Mrs. S. Broadley-phipps
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I had G4 and friends for Xmas and think it is absolutely brilliant. After 4 months I still haven't got fed up with it. Read more
Published on 26 April 2006 by Claybags
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i never voted for g4 on the xfactor untill the last few shows because we didnt really watch it but when we did we thought they were great,after that i brought their cd and then... Read more
Published on 26 July 2005 by penny mair
G4 - 5 Stars
It is very difficult to categorise G4 into a specific music genre and the closest you can come to doing so is "Operatic-Pop"... Read more
Published on 30 Jun 2005 by "keenangoal"
G4 - Absolute Class!!
I an avid follower of all types of music but especially Classical. I came across G4 by accident one Saturday night whilst surfing channels - they blew me away and in my humble... Read more
Published on 16 Jun 2005 by S C Payne
G4
I have to say that I discovered G4 through a search for Lara Fabian and found that they were doing a cover of "Broken Vow" and wanted to see how it would turn out. Read more
Published on 20 May 2005 by Pedro Colaço
Utter Perfection (WHOS STEVE BROOKSTEIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
This is the best album I have herd in ages. It is completly brilliant. There voices are so nice to listen to and you can never get bored of listening to it again and again. Read more
Published on 15 May 2005 by "samdol7"
G4 - Bohemian Rhapsody
I enjoyed watching G4 on the X Factor and couldn't wait for them to release a record. All the boys have great voices which makes this CD for me superb. Read more
Published on 11 May 2005 by LM Hindle
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