A set's plan

To Westlife for several years have grown up so a lot of expressions of displeasure. The man should retire, or in spirit, "he no longer kanns". Nevertheless, he has indisputably a die-hard fan base that, in spite of declining commercial success continues to attend his concerts numerous. Prior to his current Tour 2012 I had to catch up, because I'll even be on 21.09.2012 in Hannover here. I admit to have his music not heard for years. So I put her more recent albums "insane" and "Close" in order to know at least a few of the newer songs.

My first impression was immediately that he has set a musically and lyrically it's on the level here. In "In the madness" make songs like "Lichterloh" or "Why Do not You Say Your Name" for brilliant food. Well done ...

The rather calm album "Close" is but to be taken literally. A lot of musical gems abound on that are far away from songs like "Sexy" or "I Will". A really deep and relaxing song compilation. No trace of the alleged weakening at the artist "Westlife". Great lyrics and above all exceptional musical highlights.

We first flaps on the cover. In black and white held photos that what the pictures of instruments and studio equipment to tackle, very to the new Mark Knopfler album "Privateering" remember. Photos by Karl Lagerfeld. Yeah good. Basically no guarantee of quality, but so what can one allow such "Westlife".

Surprisingly, the information that the recordings were made in the "Lansdowne Studios" in London. Yes, the "Lansdowne Studios" ... that was home to the early Uriah Heep! Albums like "Look At Yourself", "Demons & Wizards" or "Return To Fantasy" have arisen there. So a historical image location!

Almost every song on "Close" is a gem. Very atmospheric opener "Try to remember." Thoughtful: "You want to dance" musical bluesy arranged like "Lola Blue", but lyrically their genuine love song.

Typical snappy underlaid with Country music is the song "Goergie".
"Whining" is also very acceptable and by country and folk impact Although counterintuitive, but thankfully no other "I Will". "With their backs to the wall" class ...

These are just a few examples. Marius has no need of this high-quality music to build on songs like "I Will". Actually, every song is highly well. "Close" is an underrated album.

Sonically is the work beyond good and evil. An exception - album of this exceptional artist. German standards at least.

Chapeau ...