Rebecca Ferguson Thread: Album Stream!

[Smithy]

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The Telegraph gave the album 5 out of 5 stars. They said: There is nothing about this record I don’t like. After 12 years, reality TV has finally turned out someone who not only has the hallmarks of a real star, but is also an artist in her own right. Digital Spy gave the album 5 stars out of 5 stars. They said: Fortunately, it would seem the best has been saved for last. She may have been branded "the shy one" on last year's show, but there's plenty of evidence here to suggest she won't take any crap (she insisted on co-writing each of the album's ten tracks)." Trash Lounge gave the album 5 stars out of 5 stars. They said: "Heaven, despite its lack of potential “big hit singles”, is soulful, heartfelt and utterly breathtaking. She won’t achieve the sales figures managed by her more youth-friendly predecessors Olly Murs and JLS, but in terms of artistic ability Ferguson could be the best talent show discovery since… ever?"

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[Niamh.]

awww loved Rebecca. I'm looking forward to hearing her stuff

[Novo]

First time i have heard her name mentioned since last year

[Callum]

Well I hope her first single is good, it's written by the same person who did Adele's Chasing Pavements so I have high hopes for it. Is that single cover official?

[Smithy]

yeah ^

[Tom]

I was expecting Syco to sign her and give her an album of 90s dance covers

She should go with Sony then she'll get backing from X Factor

[Vladimir]

OMG, I can't wait.

[Smithy]

I was expecting Syco to sign her and give her an album of 90s dance covers

She should go with Sony then she'll get backing from X Factor

she'll get backing from it anyway, her and olly murs both have the joint deal and he's appeared on it

[Tom]

she'll get backing from it anyway, her and olly murs both have the joint deal and he's appeared on it

They don't tend to have on any past contestants who aren't signed to Sony

Didn't see until I re-read that she was with Syco & Epic, that makes the article a little pointless then because Sony will almost certainly get the rights if shes to release it under their label anyway

[LaLaLand]

Can't wait! I've heard a D&B remix of her first single but not official, looking forward to it!

[Smithy]

I heard the remix too, it's horrible :conf2: but her vocals were amazing :love:

[King Gizzard]

Probably a wise thing to do to wait as long as possible before recording something, then people will somewhat forget you were ever linked to the xfactor

[Doogle]

I want her to do well. Preferably better than Matt. :D

That would be funny.

[Patrick]

She will flop and fail anyways, they could be spending this money on bringing back Red Light Company or something.

[Patrick]

In saying that, her performance of Show Me Love - was the best thing X Factor has ever seen.

[Marc]

Oh this interests me!

[Smithy]

It got it's first radio play today, but that's all i can find so far

I really like the sound of it :love:

[bbfan1991]

Meh for me, better than Cardles song though;):p.

[Smithy]

Best single from all of last years XF lot tbh :idc:

[Smithy]

found the full song but the quality is **** :'(

[Tom4784]

It's a bit boring, I do hope her album taps into the dance side she showed off on X Factor since this direction is a bit dull.

[Jordan.]

Don't really like it. She needs to get releasing them big anthems.

[Marc]

Oh this interests me!

I take that back.

Her debut single is boring.

[MeMyselfAndI]

My god this is so dull & boring

[MeMyselfAndI]

Oh.. Yeah it's Rebecca i forgot!

[Callum]

Official music video?

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[Smithy]

Yeah :)

Saw it on tv the other day

[Smithy]

Album's out Today and is at #2 on iTunes :D

By far the best track on the album: Teach Me How To Be Loved (http://whenitcountsyoucountdown.tumblr.com/post/13789473479/evenprophetsforgave-rebecca-ferguson-teach-me)

But I love it all so much :lovedup:

[Harry!]

I have asked for it for Christmas :D

[Callum]

Got the album for Christmas, it's fantastic, I can see why it's gotten so much critical acclaim. :worship: By far the best album from an XF contestant ever released, pleased she didn't go down the generic pop route. My favorite track is probably Fighting Suspicions or Run Free but they're all brilliant.

[Smithy]

Fighting Suspicions :love:

She's the first of last years finalists to go Platinum! Sold 122k last week too :D

[Jords]

-still hasnt heard it yet-

I would have rushed to but NRBL made me feel all meh about it.

Album's out Today and is at #2 on iTunes :D

By far the best track on the album: Teach Me How To Be Loved (http://whenitcountsyoucountdown.tumblr.com/post/13789473479/evenprophetsforgave-rebecca-ferguson-teach-me)

But I love it all so much :lovedup:

Wow thats beauts.

[Callum]

Heaven is #8 on the iTunes US album chart! Hope it gets a good debut next week on the Billboard 200.

[Smithy]

omfg Im so pleased for her :amazed:

[Callum]

Promo on The Today Show :worship:

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I prefer the UK album cover, tbh.

[Smithy]

debuted at 21 with sales of ~ 15,000

so pleased for her :lovedup:

[reece(:]

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She's coming:bawling:

[Smithy]

-had completely forgotten about this thread-

Im so excited for her Freedom though :amazed:

[Smithy]

1. 'I Hope'
It's essentially a big 'n' breezy midtempo number built around the hook: "I hope, I hope, I hope life treats you good". As you can probably decipher from that line, it's about sending a man on his way after a break-up and saying there's no hard feelings. Nobody would confirm it, but we suspect this will be the first single given it sounds like it could have been on Heaven, making it the perfect bridge song between the two.

2. 'Fake Smile'
"Put on your short skirt and show him what he's missed," Rebecca sings in this smooth and soulful kiss-off to - you've guessed it - another rogue ex. "Put on your fake smile and wipe away your tears... what's real anyway?" she asks over sassy, finger-snapping grooves on the chorus. Again, it's not world's away from her previous efforts, but one noticeable difference is Rebecca's vocals, which have a newfound confidence and diva-like quality we've been anticipating since she left The X Factor.

3. 'Freedom'
A piano ballad about searching for hope in a relationship that builds gradually towards a huge, crashing climax on which she sings: "I am free/ It's the sound of peace". The song put us in mind of Leona Lewis's version of 'Run', which is a good thing in the sense that it's an epic and chart-friendly ballad, but a bad thing in that it sounded a bit like Rebecca covering a Snow Patrol song.

4. 'All That I Got'
Another grand affair similar to 'Freedom', although this time she's accompanied by a full guitars, drums and xylophones backing band. "I give it all that I got/ Let the healing start," she sings in gospel-like fashion on the song which, as you may have already deciphered, is about that moment just after everything has gone wrong and you're finding the energy to start again.


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[reece(:]

but one noticeable difference is Rebecca's vocals, which have a newfound confidence and diva-like quality we've been anticipating since she left The X Factor.

:amazed:

[Smithy]

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Rebecca Ferguson has announced details of her new single.

'I Hope' - released November 24 - serves as the lead single from her second studio album Freedom.

The singer has also announced a one-off gig at London's Under The Bridge on November 12, where she will perform songs from the collection.

Ferguson co-wrote the LP with Jarrad Rogers (Icona Pop, Demi Lovato), Mr Hudson, Matt Hales, Toby Gad (Fergie, Beyoncé), TMS (Jessie J, Olly Murs) and regular collaborator Eg White.

So Excited :worship:

[Joelle.]

Album Artwork:
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[Smithy]

so flawless :love:

[Smithy]

Deluxe Tracklisting

1 I Hope
2 Fake Smile
3 Bridges ft. John Legend
4 My Best
5 All That I've Got
6 Hanging On
7 My Freedom
8 Beautiful Design
9 Wonderful World
10 We'll Be Fine
11 I Choose You
12 Freedom
13 Rollin'
14 I Hope (Live at Air Studios)
15 Fake Smile (Live at Air Studios)
16 All That I've Got (Live at Air Studios)
17 Freedom (Live at Air Studios)

Bolded ones are the deluxe tracks

[Apple202]

omg that artwork :love: i want this album

[Jordan.]

I like the album cover

[Smithy]

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[reece(:]

I love that's it more upbeat than the first album, I'm readyhttp://i1190.photobucket.com/albums/z448/reeecerawwr/075ee6d1.gif

[Joelle.]

Hanging On is a future hit for her to slay with

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[MeMyselfAndI]

Obsessed with 'I Hope' :love:

[Apple202]

My Best's production sounds so like Little Mix

[reece(:]

My Best's production sounds so like Little Mix
But better

[reece(:]

Obsessed with 'I Hope' :love:
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[MeMyselfAndI]

I prefer Rebecca to Little Mix, I really didn't enjoy their new album

[MeMyselfAndI]

My god this is so dull & boring

Oh.. Yeah it's Rebecca i forgot!

I've grown so much in 2 years http://i.imgur.com/QWY2By2.gif

[Joelle.]

But better

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[Joelle.]

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[Smithy]

Fake Smile is available on iTunes as a promo single :D

[Joelle.]

This bitch with her tease, she better be ready to slay with this future classic.

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[Smithy]

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sang it bex http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v232/korn0818/ATRLSmilies/52b0f867.gif

[Smithy]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-2514910/Rebecca-Ferguson-talks-battling-depression-love-fame-new-album-Freedom.html

Stream the album :amazed:

[Smithy]

DS Reviewed the album

It's very rare for former X Factor stars to receive both commercial and critical acclaim for their debut album. That said, one such moment did occur back in December 2011 when Rebecca Ferguson released her first collection Heaven. As well as getting five star reviews for its soul-drenched balladry, it found itself being certified double platinum and making ground on an international scale. We loved it - and still do - but it left us wondering, 'How the bloody hell does Reb Ferg top this?'

We don't know what they put in the water in Liverpool, but somehow she has done it. Don't be fooled by your first listen of lead single 'I Hope'. The lyrics might leave much to be desired for an uplifting ode to moving on, but on repeated listens its pounding beats, rousing piano and repetitive hook get lodged in your brain. That's the point though. Rebecca's moved on from the heartache in her debut, and she's not afraid to parade her new-found confidence throughout the remainder of Freedom.

Whether she's tackling issues with her former management on 'My Freedom' ("You won't take the freedom out of my life") or proving a point using questionable tactics on 'Fake Smile' ("Put on your short skirt and show him what he missed/ We've all done it anyway"), Rebecca's voice - which still remains seductively smoky - is determined, strong-willed and a far cry from the shy quiver during her time on The X Factor.

That voice continues to be in the spotlight throughout the record, whether it's splashed with gospel and brass on album highlight 'The Best' or euphoric Massive Attack beats on 'We'll Be Fine'. What's more, it blends perfectly with John Legend on duet 'Bridges'; a heart-tugging ballad complete with slowly building strings and piano. It's a credit to Rebecca's talent and firm identity as a modern soul artist that she is able to work with a respected figure in the industry.

While Freedom is proof that the critical applause for Ferguson's debut wasn't down to a fluke, it also cements the idea that talent show contestants don't have to be a flash in the pan. We all knew Rebecca had an incredible voice from her very first audition, but since then she has developed into an artist who can produce incredibly good albums - and now we're left wondering once again, 'How the bloody hell is Reb Ferg going to top this?' http://i1.cdnds.net/design/rating_5stars.gif



Im in love with album, it's brilliant :lovedup:

[reece(:]

I shall be checking this out in a bizzle.

[Joelle.]

I Hope, Bridges, My Best, All That I've Got, Hanging On, We'll Be Fine, My Freedom, Beautiful Design and Wonderful World are all flawless.

Oh wth the whole album is :lovedup:

[reece(:]

I Hope, Bridges, My Best, All That I've Got, Hanging On, We'll Be Fine, My Freedom, Beautiful Design and Wonderful World are all flawless.

Oh wth the whole album is :lovedup:
Good stan.

[Smithy]

The new ending to I Hope >>> the single version

[reece(:]

About to get around to a listen (a few days on... :laugh:)

[Jordan.]

Is this worth getting my mum for christmas? she liked her first album http://i.imgur.com/ib4oDmX.png

[Smithy]

Definitely, it's better than her first album

[reece(:]

All That I've Got is my fave so far >

[Jords]

Is this worth getting my mum for christmas? she liked her first album http://i.imgur.com/ib4oDmX.png

haha mine too!!!



I love "I Hope" :love: