- Audio CD (9 Mar 2009)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Polydor
- ASIN: B001SN6YX0
- Other Editions: MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 36,321 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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After a critically acclaimed and hugely popular two year stint playing to over a million people in 600+ shows in the smash hit West End production of Joseph, Lee Mead finally hung up his technicolour dream coat to embark on an exciting new musical chapter in his career. Following the success of his debut, self-titled album last year, Lee returned to the studio to work on his second album Nothing Else Matters. The new offering is an eclectic mix of some of Lee’s favourite tracks as well as brand new material written especially for the album. Produced by Graham Stack at Metrophonic (Take That, Rod Stewart, John Barrowman), Lee worked with Chris Braide, (James Morrison, Will Young, The Saturdays) among others to make an album sure to delight his ever growing number of loyal fans and win over some new ones. Highlights include the lead track from the album, "Nothing Else Matters", a duet with Hayley Westenra on "When The Stars Go Blue" and the Spandau Ballet classic, "Through The Barricades".
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
First let me start by saying that I really like Lee Mead's voice, its such a soulful and tuneful voice that can portray a lot of emotion and depth and as such, it's a voice that is really suited to musical theatre, where Lee started. Next I'll add that I also really liked this album, but strangely not because it was Lee singing!
The album comprises of decent quality pop songs, with a Boyzone-esque feel, so it will certainly appeal to all Boyzone/Ronan/Westlife fans... and this meant it also appealed to me, although Lee soulful voice was missing in parts.
It's a nice easy listening CD, that can happily play in the background and not assault the senses, but for me this isn't what Lee is about. I feel Lee's voice was overproduced on most of the tracks, to create a popstar type production, which isn't needed for Lee's voice as he can actually sing and therefore doesn't need pre/post or in-production tricks to make his voice sound good.
Lee is a musical theatre singer and his voice has to sound wonderful without any production tricks, which it does. The theatre auditorium suits his voice and the songs he sings in such an arena, such as those in Joseph and the ones selected for him to perform on "Any Dream Will Do". Certainly some of the tracks Lee performed on the TV programme suited his vocal talent more than those used on this album.
That said, it's a nice arrangement of tracks; 'Nothing Else Matters' is a good, emotional, tear-jerker of a lead (pop)song and will do well as a stand-alone single. Lee's version of 'Through the Barricades' was definitely the rawest (and, in my opinion, best sounding) track on the album and proved Lee's voice works well without being 'popped'.
'Time to say Goodbye' had hints of Lee's true toneful voice coming through but went on to be overproduced and sound like a 1980s pop song by Modern Talking!
That all said, I am a fan of Boyzone/Westlife...and even Modern Talking!, so I really did like this album, even if it is a departure from the raw and talented Lee Mead I was expecting.
The album comprises of decent quality pop songs, with a Boyzone-esque feel, so it will certainly appeal to all Boyzone/Ronan/Westlife fans... and this meant it also appealed to me, although Lee soulful voice was missing in parts.
It's a nice easy listening CD, that can happily play in the background and not assault the senses, but for me this isn't what Lee is about. I feel Lee's voice was overproduced on most of the tracks, to create a popstar type production, which isn't needed for Lee's voice as he can actually sing and therefore doesn't need pre/post or in-production tricks to make his voice sound good.
Lee is a musical theatre singer and his voice has to sound wonderful without any production tricks, which it does. The theatre auditorium suits his voice and the songs he sings in such an arena, such as those in Joseph and the ones selected for him to perform on "Any Dream Will Do". Certainly some of the tracks Lee performed on the TV programme suited his vocal talent more than those used on this album.
That said, it's a nice arrangement of tracks; 'Nothing Else Matters' is a good, emotional, tear-jerker of a lead (pop)song and will do well as a stand-alone single. Lee's version of 'Through the Barricades' was definitely the rawest (and, in my opinion, best sounding) track on the album and proved Lee's voice works well without being 'popped'.
'Time to say Goodbye' had hints of Lee's true toneful voice coming through but went on to be overproduced and sound like a 1980s pop song by Modern Talking!
That all said, I am a fan of Boyzone/Westlife...and even Modern Talking!, so I really did like this album, even if it is a departure from the raw and talented Lee Mead I was expecting.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is a definite grower! I've had the CD for a week now and can definitely recommend it.
I love Lee's musical theatre voice but this album shows how versatile he is, just as he showed on Any Dream Will Do. He rocks out Drops of Jupiter, but then can put all his emotion and personal experience into his co-written Breathe You Out and then moves on to the more theatrical Through the Barricades which is stunning.
Theres are some really good new tracks, two co-written by Lee, in among the covers all of which as always Lee makes his own.
I find it difficult to choose a favourite from this album as I keep changing my mind, but I feel Lee is at his best when his emotion and intensity can come through and so will choose More than Words as that is the track that always makes me stop what I am doing to listen and is all about "the Voice".
I love Lee's musical theatre voice but this album shows how versatile he is, just as he showed on Any Dream Will Do. He rocks out Drops of Jupiter, but then can put all his emotion and personal experience into his co-written Breathe You Out and then moves on to the more theatrical Through the Barricades which is stunning.
Theres are some really good new tracks, two co-written by Lee, in among the covers all of which as always Lee makes his own.
I find it difficult to choose a favourite from this album as I keep changing my mind, but I feel Lee is at his best when his emotion and intensity can come through and so will choose More than Words as that is the track that always makes me stop what I am doing to listen and is all about "the Voice".
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I have been very pleasantly surprised by this album. Given his success on stage in the role of Joseph, Lee Mead could have taken the obvious route of recording an album of musical theatre standards. Instead he has tried something different and come up with a really strong set of 'contemporary pop' songs with a good mixture of interesting covers and new compositions. For me, there isn't a weak track on the album but I particularly like his stripped down version of 'Through the Barracides ' and the new ballad 'Breathe You Out' which both show off Lee's warm, slightly husky vocals to great effect. It's lovely to hear 'pop' songs from someone who can really sing and knows how to use his voice!
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Nothing Else Matters
I saw Lee recently in concert in Northampton. I already have the first album and after hearing some of the songs from the second album at the show, I got the new one. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Lynette Tweedale
gorgeous voice
On this second album Lee's voice is fantastic! There are a number of new songs.
And some covers. Read more
And some covers. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Lioness
Great Listening
I voted for Lee Mead on Joseph-BBC, I was really impressed when I saw him live at the anvil. The album is really relaxing and shows sincerity and versatility. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mon
A bit on the safe side but not bad
A bit disappointed by this second album from Lee Mead, to be honest. It's very much easy listening with too much emphasis on the "easy", with all the songs being cover versions. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2010 by Brin
les than wonderful
Disappointing. No sparkle, no vocal surprises, no melodic treats. A pity, because Lee has the ability. He will go along the Andy Abraham route if he is not careful. Read more
Published on 22 Dec 2009 by L. Novello-davies
Nothing else Matters
Lee didn't disappoint. Played CD over and over - all great tracks! Heard 2 of the numbers on TV before i bought. Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2009 by Mrs. Julie Fegredo
Fantastic
Only just got Any Dream Will Do in the States, and so pleased we did. What an incredible voice this young man has! Congratulations on winning, and on a new album. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2009 by Kara Bob
Another very listenable offering from Lee Mead
I watched Lee Mead through 'Any Dream Will Do' - he stood out on that, and I got his first album. This is a very good follow up. Read more
Published on 21 May 2009 by G. M. Banks
Romantic forever
Well done Lee!
I loved it!
Easy to listen,relaxing,tender,truly romantic!
I have really enjoyed listening this CD and that's what matters the most.
George B
I loved it!
Easy to listen,relaxing,tender,truly romantic!
I have really enjoyed listening this CD and that's what matters the most.
George B
Published on 10 April 2009 by George Collector
Nothing Else Matters but Lee.
I have to state that I am rather partail to Mr Mead, having seen 'Joseph' more times than I care to admit so I eagerly looked forward to his second album. Read more
Published on 4 April 2009 by Maze
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