bold, different, great

Good albums I know mostly because they inspire me to hear after a few times, but then really. When "Progress" went to me quite similar. Had I written my review after the first or second pass, there would probably also been "disappointing", "Where's the usual Gary sound?", Etc. But after my first weekend with the new Take That album I have to say that I just can not get enough of it and am honestly thankful that the guys have taken a new path! This shows that they are serious about the reunion and that it also not only make music for former teens, but also for a whole new audience. I myself am also a fan since the first album and love the old songs as well, but more often I hear "Progress", the more it knocks me off my feet. :) The only drawback for me is that Mark more lead vocal parts than Gary. Gary's voice is in addition to the extraordinary Robbie by far the best !!

The Flood: The absolute hammer. For me the perfect opener for the tour.
SOS: One wants to bounce the most, fidget. Exits!
Wait: Perfect if you sit in the car and a bit lost in reverie.
Kidz: Similar to SOS. Can my Mark and Robbie already vividly imagine on stage when they belt out the song.
Pretty Things: Nice pop song.
Happy Now: Kindled in me immediately a good mood and finally Gary hear!
Underground Machine: single song, with which I can still do anything.
What Do You Want From Me: Despite Marks horrible (for me) a great voice, emotive song.
Affirmation: Nice, but rather inconsequential.
Eight Letters: Beautiful text, wonderful melody, the perfect end to a nearly perfect album for me.

So I can to those who have expressed their disappointment expressed only advise to listen to the album a few more times. The best, without expecting this to a "Beautiful World 2" or "The Circus 2". (Both great plates!)

I would recommend the tour next year expect and look forward to both the classics as well as songs from the new album barely! Progress is hopefully just the beginning of a new era TT. YEAH