Debut Solo Release From One Fifth Of The Supergroup Boyzone. Includes the UK only bonus track "Bright Eyes"
CD Reviews
A New Beginning for Boyzone member
Mark P Buckner | Dickerson, Maryland United States | 06/29/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The first solo effort from Stephen Gately of popular UK group Boyzone is a solid piece of work. I enjoyed every track on the CD which rarely happens for me. Stand out cuts include the title track, a cover of "Bright Eyes", and "Do Without Me". The CD consists of 13 tracks. Gately had some success in the US with the song "No Matter What" which appeared on the soundtrack to the Julia Roberts movie "Notting Hill". As more people discover him I am sure he will find greater success. Gately is probably most notable for being the first boy in a boy band to come out of the closet as a gay man. His music has universal appeal."
Definitely one to buy!
Chris | Columbus, OH USA | 07/07/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Finally an entire album of just Stephen! Every song on the album is great. It's everything we'd expect from Steo. The more you listen to it, the harder it is to turn it off. A refreshing change from the music on American radio and MTV. If only the rest of America knew what a great talent Stephen is. This album is a wonderful showcase of a great voice. The songs are a good combination of upbeat "sing-in-your-car-at-the-top-of-your-lungs" tunes to the beautiful ballads Boyzone has provided us over and over. This is definitely a CD for everyone to own. If you know Steo, you already own it. If you don't know Steo, buy this album. You won't regret it.And, yes Steo, I Believe!"
Great CD - Great Solo Effort
World Traveller | Westminster, CO USA | 09/28/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"All of the other reviews are dead on. This is a great new CD from Gately. Out of all 13 songs, there were only 2 that I didn't really care for and they weren't bad. If you like Boyzone, you'll love this even more. All of the songs are different enough to keep from sounding like the same old thing. I purchased the new CD from Ronan Keating, and I'll take Stephen's CD over it anytime. When reading the CD liner, Stephen has his hand in the writing of almost every song. It's easy to tell that his coming out was the force behind New Beginning and who wouldn't believe that a few of the other songs were definitely inspired by his significant other Eloy.I can't wait for his next effort and the next Boyzone release."
Boy from across the pond
John Juergens | Minneapolis, MN USA | 11/18/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As soon as I heard that this cd was available...I bought it and never looked back. One of the Boyzone lead vocalists went ahead and made went solo while the group is still shooting up the charts. It's sad that Stephen hasn't gotten more exposure in the U.S. American radio just keeps blaring out the same monotonous tone that it has for years. With no sign of stopping. I am beginning to think that we don't know any better. I like Stephen's sound. His songs are up beat and positive, and his voice is so clear and crisp it could cut through any bad day you could be having. And its nice to see vocalists writing their own material. No offense to Max Martin and others like him. The work that Stephen has done on this recording is the kind that makes you glad to be alive. The only think wrong is that it only has 12 tracks. :o ) And it would have been smashing to hear him do a duet with Eloy. Now we can hope to see him do a tour here.Thanks Stephen....we needed this one!"
Incredible CD by an Incredible Person/Performer
Elaine Wood | Westbrook, ME USA | 02/12/2001
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am a 54 year old woman who happened by chance to see Stephen performing with Boyzone on PBS on an Andrew Lloyd Webber 50th Birthday Celebration. I have since come to find out more about this incredible young man and his passion for his music and his fans and this passion is conveyed in his first solo album. The song I Believe which is featured in the hit film Billy Elliot is a song that just makes you feel so good and when I saw this film and heard it sung at the end over the credits, I was amazed once again. This first album by Stephen is an incredible piece of work and I certainly hope it won't be the last. Bravo, Stephen on a job very well done!!!"
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1