WESTLIFE IS “BACK HOME”After 36 million album sales and 14 UK No. 1 singles, the reigning kings of pop Westlife are coming ‘Back Home’ with their ninth album, released via Syco Music/Sony BMG.
Westlife are rightly proud of their new album. “It’s very Westlife,” says Shane, “but Westlife needed to step into 2007.” To this end, and under the boys own instruction, new songwriters and producers have been brought in. ‘Back Home’ contains twelve brand new pop songs, recorded over the summer, with production credits including Quiz Larossi, Per Magnusson, and Rami and Arnthor alongside long time friend and collaborator Steve Mac.
“It’s pop music. It’s not pop electro or pop rock,” adds Mark, “we know what Westlife is and we love that thing.”
While the album retains gorgeous examples of Westlife’s signature ballads such as ‘I’m Already There’ and ‘You Must Have Had A Broken Heart’, the boys also use the record as a vehicle to explore the unexpected. ‘The Easy Ways’ is an upbeat, uplifting infectious anthem in the making, subtle electronic influences are shown on ‘Pictures In My Head’, whilst ‘When I’m With You’ sees the boys dip their toes into a slow jam. The album also includes the sumptuous, yet tranquil single ‘Home’.
No band can compare to Westlife’s remarkable success. In their nine years on top they have sold over 36 million records globally. In the UK alone they have scored eight multi-platinum albums and a record breaking 14 No.1 hits (behind only Elvis and The Beatles). Westlife have also picked up innumerable awards and appeared on hundreds of magazines covers around the world. They are the only recording artists to win the prestigious ‘Record Of The Year’ an incredible four times (other top awards include two BRITS and an MTV Europe Award). Westlife are also the biggest selling Arena act ever, holding the record for the most concerts held at Wembley Arena, an incredible 23.
Westlife are rightly proud of their new album. “It’s very Westlife,” says Shane, “but Westlife needed to step into 2007.” To this end, and under the boys own instruction, new songwriters and producers have been brought in. ‘Back Home’ contains twelve brand new pop songs, recorded over the summer, with production credits including Quiz Larossi, Per Magnusson, and Rami and Arnthor alongside long time friend and collaborator Steve Mac.
“It’s pop music. It’s not pop electro or pop rock,” adds Mark, “we know what Westlife is and we love that thing.”
While the album retains gorgeous examples of Westlife’s signature ballads such as ‘I’m Already There’ and ‘You Must Have Had A Broken Heart’, the boys also use the record as a vehicle to explore the unexpected. ‘The Easy Ways’ is an upbeat, uplifting infectious anthem in the making, subtle electronic influences are shown on ‘Pictures In My Head’, whilst ‘When I’m With You’ sees the boys dip their toes into a slow jam. The album also includes the sumptuous, yet tranquil single ‘Home’.
No band can compare to Westlife’s remarkable success. In their nine years on top they have sold over 36 million records globally. In the UK alone they have scored eight multi-platinum albums and a record breaking 14 No.1 hits (behind only Elvis and The Beatles). Westlife have also picked up innumerable awards and appeared on hundreds of magazines covers around the world. They are the only recording artists to win the prestigious ‘Record Of The Year’ an incredible four times (other top awards include two BRITS and an MTV Europe Award). Westlife are also the biggest selling Arena act ever, holding the record for the most concerts held at Wembley Arena, an incredible 23.
Last year’s ‘The Love Album’ was the biggest selling records of 2006, with one million sales to date in the UK alone. Whipping up a media storm, the record was caught up in a four way battle of album releases between Westlife, U2, The Beatles and Oasis. Three of these bands were presenting bullet-proof, failsafe, platinum plated greatest hits packages. Westlife were the only ones that weren’t with their sweetly rendered covers set. Of course the Westlife boys trounced them all, gaining yet another prestigious UK No.1 album.
APPLICATION IN BCT SYLLABUS.
FIRST PREMISE:
* After 36 million album sales and 14 UK No.1 singles, the reigning kings of pop Westlife are coming ' Back Home' with their ninth album.
SECOND PREMISE:
* The album retains gorgeous examples of Westlife's signature ballads.
THIRD PREMISE:
* The boys also use the record as a vehicle to explore the unexpected.
FOURTH PREMISE:
* No band can compare to Westlife's remarkable success. In their nine years on top they have sold over 36 million records globally. In the UK alone they have scored eight multi-platinum albums and a record breaking 14 No. 1 hits (behind only Elvis and The Beatles).
FIFTH PREMISE:
* Also picked up innumerable awards and appeared on hundreds of magazines covers around the world.
SIXTH PREMISE:
* Only recording artists to win the prestigious 'Record Of The Year'.
SEVENTH PREMISE:
* The biggest selling Arena act ever, holding the record for the most concerts held at Wembley Arena, an incredible 23.
CONCLUSION:
* Of course the Westlife boys trounced them all, gaining yet another prestigious UK No. 1 album.
