Better Than Ever!

After listening to Westlife's first CD, one can only say that they are getting better and better! This CD not only gives you the traditional ballads these Irish lads have come to be so well known for, but you can also catch a more upbeat tune in "When You're Looking Like That." Although the lyrics are that of a person who's regretting giving up their loved one, the fun and upbeat music will get anyone up on their feet dancing and singing along. You can also catch another remake on this CD just as good as "More Than Words" that was done on their debut album. Phil Collin's "Against All Odds" is beautifully done by Westlife and their duet partner, Mariah Carey. All in all, these five guys have voices like honey to your ears and their music is so catchy, it'll get you singing to it in matters of seconds. A DEFINITE album to add to your collection!!

Sophomore Album Job Well Done

Although entertainment is seldom considered high art and pop culture occupies the lower end of the rung on the hierarchy, Westlife hailing from the pristine Ireland is nevertheless a group of talented vocal artists who steer popular music away from the heavily contamination of sex and violence.

Like many other who walked before them, Westlife is undoubtedly a boyband - they don't write their music, they are in a group of 5, they dress as if they just walked out of a catalogue. Although not as comely looking as boyband members would like to be (which is a possible cause for their unpopularity in the US), their vocal talent is real.

The songs themselves are nice, clean, and decent love songs. One can get a general feeling of what the songs are about just by glancing at the titles. The lyrics are remenicent of old school serenades that boys sing to the girls they admire in a appropriately passionate way. The melodies, like the lyrics, are nothing profound but are pleasing. Most of them are slow to moderate tempo - not so much of the upbeat-pop-song style - like good old love songs should be.

This is their sophomore album. Like their debut album, Coast to Coast is a collection of songs one would enjoy listening to in the car or singing along to while alone. This albuem, however, marks a small leap to maturity. I consider there to be more melodic variations than in the first album. Some of the lyrics can also be interpreted to encompass beyond romantic love but greater affection of other existence as well. Not to mention this album has 4 oldies covers. Against all Odds, Uptown Girl, I have a dream, and My Girl. All are suitably chosen to fit the overall theme of the album.

For people who liked their debut album, this is not an album to miss. For those who are not familiar with Westlife, this album is also a good place to start experiencing a more traditional side of popular boyband music.

Westlife rules

Westlife has managed to release several albums, and singles, containing amazing songs.
Their latest album Turnaround, is excellant, and so are the previous 4 albums.