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Gareth Gates launches into his second album, the tellingly titled Go Your Own Way, full throttle, producing a monster double album that can only leave Will Young wondering how the Pop Idol second overtook him so quickly. It's clear from the outset that Gates is moving (or being moved) into a new, mature direction. Lead single "Sunshine" is a slick MOR soul cut and exactly the kind of song that Simply Red's Mick Hucknall must wish he could still write. "Groove with Me" continues in this way, bringing in a not unnoticeable George Michael vibe. "Let me show ya...I want to know ya", he whispers. Later, "All Cried Out" slows things down slightly and introduces the mandatory string section, but it still throbs with an infectious, unusual beat sitting high in the mix. It's another calculated effort to be different, but it works. However, "Enough of Me" is such an obvious Justin Timberlake wannabe it will make even the most devoted of fans cringe, their pain increasing as it descends into a poor 1991-era Michael Jackson pastiche.
There are no poorly conceived covers here (aside from "Spirit in the Sky", but who would leave that off?). Much of this is funky, high-octane pop music, some of which Gates has contributed to himself. The usual bag of slush ballads are tucked away onto disc two ("Day"), which is crammed with heartbeats, heartbreaks, believing, disbelieving, beauty, pain, tears and goodbyes ad nauseum and are best left for those for whom they're intended (his original fanbase). Gates's benign overlords are hedging their bets, producing an album for everyone--hence the quantity of tracks. Far from being too far-reaching or diverse, it hits the spot too many times to dismiss. Make no mistake, Gareth Gates is here to stay and that might not be such a bad thing. --Cortman Virtue
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What a great new album and a great new sound from the pop prince! At first i was a little on sure but the album sure does grow on you quickly! i've been listening to it a lot and the first cd is a more mature sound and the second is very much like his original sound and still fantastic!
Overall its a fantastic album! Give it a chance and it really does grow on you!
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Wow ! Gareth is certainly growing up with his new album. Packaged as 2 CDs for day and night. Our Gareth has certainly been inspired by Justin Timberlake even to the point of using falsetto especially on the fantastic "Groove with me". The day CD has a very funk/rnb feel to it. "Absolutely" is reminiscent of George Michael during his "Older" days. "Enough of Me" has a great rock guitar backing.The title track is a little more laid back and soulful.
Overall the "day" cd is far superior to the "night" cd - which has a more poppy sound and Gareth returns to his trademark ballads with piano intro and soaring choruses. However that said there are some more interesting moments - "skeletons" is very Backstreet Boys, "Foolish" has a 60's feel, and and the end track sounds like a Jason Donovan song ! The reason for the 2 CD's is a bit strange. The only reason I could see that the 2nd CD was "night" was beacuase it contains a few ballads but why would you want to listen to "spirit in the sky" on a night -they should have definitely swapped the tracks over as the 1st CD is far sexier and funky. At least you can now coose which Gareth you prefer - the old "pop" Gareth, or the new "funk" Gareth.....
Gareth is certainly sounding better and this album should see him get some credability from the more adult market since he also co-wrote most of the songs on it. Definitely one to buy - even if you're not a huge fan.
Overall the "day" cd is far superior to the "night" cd - which has a more poppy sound and Gareth returns to his trademark ballads with piano intro and soaring choruses. However that said there are some more interesting moments - "skeletons" is very Backstreet Boys, "Foolish" has a 60's feel, and and the end track sounds like a Jason Donovan song ! The reason for the 2 CD's is a bit strange. The only reason I could see that the 2nd CD was "night" was beacuase it contains a few ballads but why would you want to listen to "spirit in the sky" on a night -they should have definitely swapped the tracks over as the 1st CD is far sexier and funky. At least you can now coose which Gareth you prefer - the old "pop" Gareth, or the new "funk" Gareth.....
Gareth is certainly sounding better and this album should see him get some credability from the more adult market since he also co-wrote most of the songs on it. Definitely one to buy - even if you're not a huge fan.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This second album from Gareth Gates proves how much the 19-year old really has grown up in the last few months. Moving on from the material featured on his debut album, released last October and entitled "What My Heart Wants To Say", this double album focuses more on the R'n'B side of 'Pop', with over half the album co-written by Gareth himself, and all of the tracks co-written by highly credited songwriters, Cathy Dennis for example. The double CD is split into 2 genres: Day and Night. Although this CD does feature beatier, rawer and sexier music in comparison to Gareth's previous hits - there is also an element of ballads and a few slower songs for his die-hard fans. A definite must-buy for any fan, or simply someone who enjoys good music, suited to any mood.
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Go Your Own Way CD
Gareth Gates second album Go Your Own Way CD 1 (Night) Fantastic Rock/Pop songs,definately has the WOW Factor! CD 2(Day)Beautiful Ballads, sung to perfection.
Published 23 months ago by Mrs. J. Campbell
something special
What a fantastic disc this is, well worth the money. well done Gareth on producing such an amazing change from the usual type of music you have done in the past. Read more
Published on 17 Aug 2009 by G. Brecknell
Go Your Own Way Gareth Gates
Gareth was only 17 when he started out and wow! how he has changed since then both in exsperience, style of music and image. Read more
Published on 25 Mar 2006 by elaine rollins
this album is brill
hiya am a big fan of gareth gates he is sooo sexy this albm shows he can sing and. my fav tracks on the album would b grove with me cause it makes u wanna dance. Read more
Published on 7 May 2005 by sue
FANTASTIC
WHAT A WONDERFUL ALBUM I LOVE EVERY SONG, LOVE THE IDEA OF A DAY AND NIGHT CD.
ITS A MUST LISTEN TOO. GARETH WROTE SOME OF THE SONGS HIMSELF AND HE SINGS BEAUTIFULLY. Read more
Published on 21 May 2004
A Classic
Gareth has banished any talk of that 'difficult' second album with thisbona fide classic album. This amazing double album is a serious contenderfor 'greatest album ever', easily up... Read more
Published on 28 April 2004
Fantastic
I'm a Korean.and I bought his new album is Korea.
His New album is so good but there is not so many songs in Second album is Korea. that I bought one more UK. Read more
His New album is so good but there is not so many songs in Second album is Korea. that I bought one more UK. Read more
Published on 11 April 2004 by Love Gareth
gareth...
im not a big fan of gareth,i think he is kinda cheesy.but i decided to buy his album because i am goin 2 see him in feb with my mate(she brought my ticket)and i was pleasently... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2004 by laurz
Thumbs up for Gareth
An amazing album that will get you bouncing to the music immediately. Fast songs like Club Hopping, Freak My Baby and Skeleton are so catchy that the beat will stick in your head... Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2004 by Suzz
Gareth's New Image - Slick,Upbeat and Sophisticated
I'm a HUGE Gareth fan and I mean HUGE and I was expecting Go Your Own Way to be full of slushy romantic ballads (That spelt right? Read more
Published on 28 Dec 2003 by "swords_babe"
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