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What a relief: a perfect pop album. In Keep on, Will Young continues in his quest to veer as far away from the slushy cover TV ballads, and onto critical acclaim. Co-writing most songs, reflective, non-naff, lyrics are backed by instrumentation reminiscent of Stevie Wonder, (hear toe-tapper "Happiness") wrapped in the warm production of Steve Lipson.
Ultimately, Will's thin voice will never be the easiest listen, but he can be forgiven, since he sings so well, and so impassioned. The album falls into two genres: beautiful lush torch ballads, like "Who am I", "All Time Love" and "Save Yourself", whilst stand out tracks "Madness", "Keep it on" and "All I Want" are driven funky little numbers. If you've never had time for TV talent contest winners, here make an exception - it's the single proof that sometimes, these shows actually work to give us, the public, what we really need. --Lucy Davies
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a brilliant third album. His albums are getting more and more mature and far from the poppy stuff he was expected to push out after pop idol. I think many people are genuinely surprised how good and individual he has become. All the songs are different and he not only has a soully character to his voice he sings with soul too. Home, Ain't such a bad place to be, Think About it and Think it over are particulary brilliant.Will will be there in years to come with the Madonnas, Robbies and Georges of the world as he is a one off.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Got this as I liked the singles Switch it on, All time love and Who am I. It's worth getting for those tracks, which are excellent. Keep On is also a good track. The rest is worth a listen. It's a well made album and most people should find at least half a dozen tracks they like on it.
54 of 61 people found the following review helpful
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This album contains Will's best work to date. It is energetic, mature,honest and lyrically stunning. It has everything you could imagine - motivating tracks in Keep On, Think it Over and Think About it. It has the exciting lead single Switch it On, alongside the funky masterpiece 'Ain't Such a Bad Place to Be' - both of which have a loudness and attitude that is unrivalled by anything else in the charts at the moment. There is plenty to think about on this album - there is not a single 'filler' on there. All I Want is very different to any of Will's previous work, serving to show other dimensions to his stunning vocal range. Intermingled with the upbeat tracks, are some truly beautiful ballads and intimate lyrics. All Time Love is haunting and the simple melody allows the beautiful vocals to really shine through, and let you understand what the song is all about. Save Yourself is pleading and slightly despairing, while Who Am I is a totally modern romantic track
which is ultimately positive. In the middle of the album is the summery 'Happiness' which is uplifting and light hearted. Less light hearted, but lyrically fascinating is 'Madness' which is performed calmly but you get the impression there is a frustration and anger behind it - a genius piece of work. The closing track of the album, Home, is arguably the best song that he has written or performed to date. It's not an overstatement to say it is a classic. The whole piece is moving, dark and totally original. It is demanding to listen to and there's no cosy finish to the piece - and that makes you want to listen to it all over again. Keep On is an inspirational adventure - there isn't one style to describe it - and that, along with beautiful vocals, fantastic and raw musical arrangements, and intelligent lyrics, is the attraction in this 3rd album from the multi talented Mr Young.
which is ultimately positive. In the middle of the album is the summery 'Happiness' which is uplifting and light hearted. Less light hearted, but lyrically fascinating is 'Madness' which is performed calmly but you get the impression there is a frustration and anger behind it - a genius piece of work. The closing track of the album, Home, is arguably the best song that he has written or performed to date. It's not an overstatement to say it is a classic. The whole piece is moving, dark and totally original. It is demanding to listen to and there's no cosy finish to the piece - and that makes you want to listen to it all over again. Keep On is an inspirational adventure - there isn't one style to describe it - and that, along with beautiful vocals, fantastic and raw musical arrangements, and intelligent lyrics, is the attraction in this 3rd album from the multi talented Mr Young.
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Awesome Album
I would'nt say I am a big Will Young fan judging by the singles output, but I stumbled on this album and gave it a go. Read more
Published on 1 Dec 2009 by Michael Antoniou
The sounds of Will Young
As allways good old Will never fails to deliver, a great album with one or two tracks which i was not so keen on, but hey might suit you, a very nice album to just sit and chill... Read more
Published on 1 Feb 2009 by Rachel Dixon
John Nettles mown down by Rodney the bass caterpillar
We can see from this picture that Will is severley depressed out about his extremely mis-shapen skull, clearly this is the reason why he would be better keeping a low profile. Read more
Published on 2 Jan 2009 by R. Jennings
My wife Liked it, he sings well
if you like that sort of thing its great, if not, avoid. Good voice, well written songs, moderately enjoyable
Published on 10 Dec 2008 by Man of Kent
im a huge will fan but not his best!!
this is a good album but not his best some of it is abit unusual and its an album that doesant know what its suppose too be too complicated in parts but i love switch it on,all... Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2008 by Mr. S. L. Smith
Keep On
Bought this C.D. as I keep hearing his records in the shops, so I decided to listen to more of Will Young, and I was'nt disappointed, great music, fabulous voice, carn't stop... Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2007 by Music novice
it's only 5 stars because i cannot do 100 stars!
Having followed Mr Young throughout Pop Idol and the massive phenomenon that you could call his career following, I think that this makes me qualified enough to review this master... Read more
Published on 30 Aug 2006 by lucky lucky lucky
give it a listen , you might be surprised
will is in an awkward position , he has a great soul voice , but i guess his record company need the hits ,would love to hear an album with a little less polish ,but this is still... Read more
Published on 11 July 2006 by beecee
Keep On from a Music Fan
A fantastic album, my favourites are Keep On. Who Am I. All time Love. and Aint such a bad place to be. Will has excelled himself with this and I can't stop playing it.
Published on 22 May 2006 by L. Bloom
He gets better and better!
This album is stunning, Will has grown into an absolute star! This album shows his maturity and growing talents which seem to develop more with every album, when I think he can't... Read more
Published on 21 May 2006 by A. Livesey
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