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Track Listings
| 1. Lies |
| 2. One For The Radio |
| 3. Everybody Knows |
| 4. Do Ya |
| 5. Falling In Love |
| 6. POV |
| 7. Corrupted |
| 8. Smile |
| 9. The End |
| 10. Going Through The Motions |
| 11. Down Goes Another One |
| 12. Only The Strong Survive |
| 13. The Last Song |
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Who doesn't love McFly? They know who they are and they stick to what they do best - rocking pop with catchy choruses and perfect-for-air-guitar riffs. Radio: ACTIVE is no different - despite being the first album the boys have released independently. Yes, Harry, Tom, Dougie and Danny have released their fourth studio album on their own Super Records, after having given away an abridged version with The Mail On Sunday back in July. A grown-up move from a newly mature band whose music and lyrics have definitely stepped up a gear, but who manage to retain their dependable pop rock sound that is still just as infectious and smile-inducing as it ever was.
Single, Lies, was a good choice for a first release - it's definitely McFly but there's a touch of Justin Timberlake in there which adds something slightly edgier and grimier and hints at what's to come on the rest of the record that singer/guitarist Tom refers to as their ''definitive album''. You certainly get the sense that they are exploring different paths and influences - the tracks jump from emo ballad, POV, to One For The Radio, which sounds like it could have come straight from High School Musical, to the Blink 182-esque, Going Through The Motions (lyrical highlight: ''because loving you feels like a kick in the balls'' - genius). There are even hints of The Darkness during the falsetto moments of Do Ya, which also manages to sound like it's come straight out of the 60s. You get the feeling that the quiffed quartet had a great time making this record - finally free from the shackles of a record label and able to write the songs that they have always wan! ted to.
Even the titles suggest a triumphant breakout from the murky jail that is the commercial music industry - surely there's some subtext behind Only The Strong Survive, Down Goes Another One and The End. These boys have broken free and produced a record that is true to themselves and what they've always been about, but with a meatier, punchier sound. Oh, and they rock the socks off The Jonas Brothers - ha! --Lizzie Ennever
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
By and0001
Format:Audio CD
to jiinyus and adam reed... you obvious wouldn't know a good album if it slapped you across the chops. i'm 47, yes 47, but if i was 20 again, i would be proud to release an album as good as this. their entire back catalogue is a testament to their skills as songwriters and musicians and this offering is no exception. in 5, or even 10 years time, when all the hype and "boy band" labelling rubbish is just history, this will STILL be a good album. if you like good modern rock music, get it. if you're happy with leona lewis warbling out of your speakers at you like some whitney houston/mariah carey lovechild/clone, then you know what to do.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is definetly the best McFLY album so far. They made a really good decision by "leaving" Universal and launching Super Record. Big step but a great one.
MUST HEAR:Lies, Point Of View (POV), Down Goes Another One, Corrupted and Do Ya.
When you tought that it couldn't get any better... there's the 2-hour dvd and the book with the manuscripted lyrics of all the songs!
MUST HEAR:Lies, Point Of View (POV), Down Goes Another One, Corrupted and Do Ya.
When you tought that it couldn't get any better... there's the 2-hour dvd and the book with the manuscripted lyrics of all the songs!
15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By C. Thomas
Format:Audio CD
...Well from what I've heard of it, I'm not a mcfly fan, never have been, but I heard that free copy with the mail on sunday, and I'm definatly seeing them in a different way, I will most certainly be buying this album, and I suggest others do to, you should never judge a book by it's cover.
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Love it
Yet another fantastic album from a fantastic band. The songs are definitely ones you can dance around the house to. Toe-tappingly good.
Published 13 hours ago by Caroline
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Mcfly
I'm not sure which songs are on this cd as it was for my daughter but I know that she loves it and so it gets 5 stars for that reason.
Published 1 month ago by julie watson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth it
CD and DVD on how the album was made and 'on tour with McFly' very good value for money, with quick delivery. One of Mcfly's best albums with some of their greatest hits. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Ellie
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Brilliant Album
This album is brilliant, all the songs on this album are fantastic. McFly are the best band in the world.
Published 3 months ago by Lesley Rose
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Loved it
Out of all the McFly albums this is definitely my favourite. The songs are excellent and it's brilliant to drive and walk dogs too.
Published 5 months ago by VixenQueen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Warning: Warning Not Required
Do not be misled as I was. This item is NOT radio-active.
Although it did melt the knickers off me.
Gemma Pouncey.
Although it did melt the knickers off me.
Gemma Pouncey.
Published 6 months ago by Gemma Pouncey
5.0 out of 5 stars
Second copy first one worn out.
I am a rock fan love my foo fighters, iron maiden,good charlotte, lost prophets etc but i have to admit that my most played album is this one. Read more
Published 11 months ago by KT2012
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this album!!
A much more grown-up album than their previous (although i love them too) and I love every song on it!! Read more
Published 11 months ago by cat1cat1cat1
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Credit where credit due
Many many years ago when Wham started The press would slaughter them, no one took into account that George Michael was writing playing singing and producing the material. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Mr. R. G. Prizeman
4.0 out of 5 stars
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Well I bought the CD and when it arrived the first thing I did was play it on my CD player. The CD is amazing - I think it is one of McFly's best and to everyone who has written... Read more
Published 15 months ago by thingy-ma-bob99
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