Westlife's Tenth Album updates

[zealoveswl]

Who's Westlife?
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westlife

Americans can listen and buy to some of their albums already made available there on your iTunes.

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Ryan Tedder worked for Westlife!!

Title: BEAUTIFUL

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I found another new song addressed to them also

Title: LEAVING

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From Darren Hayes' twitter
Quote:

I have listened to the newest version of the Westlife song we did for them and I have to say it's pretty cool!3:55 AM Jun 25th from TweetDeck

twitter.com/darrenhayes


July 03, 2009
DARREN HAYES RECRUTED BY SIMON COWELL TO WRITE FOR WESTLIFE

Ex Savage Garden frontman and singer Darren Hayes has been writing for Westlife.

He has been recruited by Simon Cowell's record label Syco to write for its stable of artists of which Westlife is the biggest act.

Hayes is also working on a new solo album.

“I have been told I need to clarify my record is probably more `classic' pop than `pop with a capital p', for fear of people expecting (Lady) Gaga,'' Hayes stated.

His longtime musical partner Rob Conley recently went to London to write with Hayes.

Conley has teamed with ex Westlife member Brian McFadden for their new electro project Wall of Soundz.


Source: Herald Sun - Print Edition

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From Ben Adams (A1) twitter

Quote:

just finished a great song pitch for westlife and am now off to buy a bed before seeing mark and boyzone at the 02. god life is random!
June 23rd

twitter.com/benadamsuk

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Guy Joins Westies
15 Jul 2009

Pop sensations Westlife have been secretly recording with the songwriter and producer behind Robbie Williams' biggest hits.

The chart toppers - who went back to work last week after taking a year out - are thrilled to be working with Guy Chambers.

"They are determined to bring out a new album of original songs this time," said a source.

"They don't want to record any more covers so they were delighted that Guy agreed to work with them on a number of songs for the new album."

Credit/Source: The Irish Star / Thanks Maya and Chrissy for sending me the scan

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Nicky's tweets:

bed early 5am start tmrw! heading to studio in eng-er-land...
1:22 PM Aug 3rd from mobile web

me liking this song !!!
10:41 AM Jul 8th from mobile web

we all meeting a the studio later so he'll be able to pass them on !
4:56 AM Jul 7th from mobile web

hey y'all .. a good start but a long long way to go!
2:11 AM Jul 3rd from mobile web

its Time...in car en route to airport !
2:05 AM Jul 1st from mobile web

board so lets see where it takes us..
3:23 AM Jun 30th from mobile web

tmrw is just the start of the process of making a brilliant pop album..so who knows how long it will take ? lotsa new producers, writers on
3:22 AM Jun 30th from mobile web

just thinking,our last westlife album was in 2007 !

its 0815 and the beginning of the last day off of my year off ! scared excited refreshed tired ! studio tmrw ! ssssshhh!

twitter.com/nickybyrneoffic

Mark's tweets:

It's waaay to early to have been awake for half an hour,I am however excited about the day ahead,working with a Guy,the Guy is good! smile.gif x

This is a telefunken M 251and we have been enjoying eachothers company all day.Cute little thing isn't she! twitpic.com/91r7q

twitter.com/MarkusFeehily

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From Calvin Harris' twitter (but suddenly erased!)

sh*t that new Westlife song's a bit of a departure isn't it
Thursday, 6th August, 00:38

"Departure" means something different and surprising!

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Capital FM in UK said that Westlife will release their new single on September!

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NO MORE COVERS
05 Aug 2009
Stocking stuff... Westlife's Shane Filan is looking forward to the band's new album at Christmast. The singer has promised it won't contain a single cover version. Gulp...

WESTLIFE VOW LATEST ALBUM WILL BE 100% NEW MATERIAL

EXCLUSIVE by Paul Martin

Westlife have promised fans their new album will have no cover versions as they bid to launch the ultimate pop comeback.

The stars - who have topped the charts with their versions of songs such as Mandy, Uptown Girl and Against All Odds - have given the first insight into their new material to the Irish Daily Mirror.

Singer Shane Filan revealed: "The album will have no covers at all - we want it to be our strongest ever. We're working on it in the studios at the minute and it's really exciting. We took a decision that we didn't want to do any covers at all this time round and give the fans 100% new material.

"We know this has to be something special because we have been away for over a year. I think everyone is going to be really surprised when they hear it."

Westlife first released a cover in 1999 when their version of Abba's I Have A Dream scooped them the Christmas and new Millennium No.1 slot. In 2000, they teamed up with Mariah Carey to release a cover of Phill Collins' Against All Odds, which secured them a world wide No1.

A year later, their cover of Billy Joel's 1983 hit Uptown Girl secured them another top spot before they released a version of little-known Northern Ireland band Relish's Hey Whatever.

Barry Manilow's Mandy notched them up another hit in 2003 before their monster anthem You Raise Me Up also went to No1.

Shane added: "We always prefer to release new material but we never had the luxury of a Gary Barlow-type song writer.

"But we're lucky to be working with some amazing writers and I'm sure this album is going to bring us back with a band.

"We want great up-tempo songs and some really strong ballads. That's what we made our name with and that's what we want to do again.

"The plan is to release the album before Christmas and then hit the road for a tour next year."

Credit/Source: Irish Daily Mirror / Published on 31.07.2009 / Thanks Maya and Chrissy for sending me the scan

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This is the first time that they'll be working with this guys! Hopefully we can hear those songs VERY SOON!!

There are reports that they will be going to Nashville and LA (like their previous albums) this July as they start their recording process. Rumors of also to work with Desmond Child, JC Chasez

I'm totally excited now! I know this is coming. More news on upcoming days....

Fingers crossed for the upbeats, strong ballads and all originals.

because before on Face To Face era, they said that "Amazing" was said to be the decided first single of the album but all of a sudden when Simon introduced "You Raise Me Up" to them, it became the first single. At that time, Simon was correct. It made them back to the scene. But PLEASE NOT THIS TIME!!

[zealoveswl]

Westlife promise 'strongest album yet'
11 Aug 2009
By David Balls, Music Reporter

Westlife have promised that their upcoming ninth studio album will be the group's strongest to date.

The Irish boyband, who have not released any new material for two years, (partly wrong, last original track release was 2008) insisted that they will surprise fans when they return later this year.

"The album will have no covers at all - we want it to be our strongest ever," Shane Filan told the Irish Daily Mirror.

"We're working on it in the studios at the minute and it's really exciting. We took a decision that we didn't want to do any covers at all this time round and give the fans 100% new material.

"We know this has to be something special because we have been away for over a year. I think everyone is going to be really surprised when they hear it."

Guy Chambers, former Savage Garden star Darren Hayes and Ryan Tedder, who penned Leona Lewis's 'Bleeding Love', are all rumoured to have contributed material for the new record.

"We're lucky to be working with some amazing writers and I'm sure this album is going to bring us back with a bang," Filan added.

"We want great up-tempo songs and some really strong ballads. That's what we made our name with and that's what we want to do again.

"The plan is to release the album before Christmas and then hit the road for a tour next year."

Westlife have sold over 40 million copies of their nine previous albums, seven of which were bestsellers in the UK.

Credit/Source: www.digitalspy.co.uk

[Rhythm Nation]

Thanks for posting

I'm sure they can shift some albums in the UK over Xmas as per usual

[zealoveswl]

Americans and Canadians can now listen and buy to some of their albums already made available there on your iTunes or Amazon through online.

Thank you

[zealoveswl]

"As Love Is My Witness" just leaked. not a first single. it's still uncertain if it will be on the new album or it's an unreleased track :)

[zealoveswl]

JC Chasez's tweet: (but suddenly erased again!)

long day at work. abdc rehersals and studio session. excited to work with David Gray and Westlife!
1:43 AM Aug 13th from TwitterFox

[zealoveswl]

CONFIRMED!!!

As Love Is My Witness is a revival!

Website source: tieba.baidu.com/f?kz=627976482

Released: June 2007? www.musicrailways.com/Jun_2007_Pop_-_Connor_Reeves_-_As_Love_As_My_Witness_mp3.html

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We Can-Net Believe Leak
21 Aug 2009
Chart-toppers Westlife are reeling after one of their new ballads, As Love Is My Witness, was leaked on the internet.

Shane Filan and his fellow crooners are still working on a new album of original songs, but one track is already being file-shared by fans.

Despite their record label's efforts to limit the leak, the song was still on Youtube yesterday.

But perhaps all is not lost for the band, as cheeky fans have given the ballad the thumbs-up.

Credit/Source: The Irish Star / Published on 20.08.2009 / Thanks Maya and Chrissy for the scan

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Darren Hayes About The Songs He's Written For Westlife
21 Aug 2009
Someone asked Darren Hayes on Twitter if a song he's mentioned he's writing was for Westlife and he replied:

@christine_mufc no, it' s not. I've done some songs for Westlife - not sure if they'll end up on the album yet. But they're good songs!

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Westlife In Sync At Studio
21 Aug 2009

Pop sensations Westlife have been secretly recording with former 'NSync star JC Chasez in Los Angeles, it has emerged.

The Irish chart-toppers have been working with JC - now a record producer - in the studios in recent days.

JC even revealed he was enjoying working with the Irish crooners on his Twitter site. However, the tweet was removed shortly afterwards.

Westlife are spending time in LA and Nashville to meet with producers and songwriters in a bid to make an album of original songs.

Westlife's Shane Filan said: "The album will have no covers at all - we want it to be our strongest ever.

"We're working on it in the studios at the minute and it's really exciting. We want to give the fans 100 per cent new material."

Credit/Source: The Irish Star / Published on 18.08.2009 / Thanks Maya and Chrissy for the scan

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New Lease Of Westlife
21 Aug 2009
BOYS BACK ON TRACK AFTER BREAK


Chart-toppers Westlife returned to work yesterday after taking more than a year off from the industry.

The boys had planned to jet to LA and Nashville last month to start work on their 11th studio album.

But they deferred the move as band member Kian Egan's ill dad Kevin took a turn for the worse - and sadly died last month.

"They gave Kian as much time as he needed to spend with his family," a source revealed.

"They felt they'd taken a year out, so a few more weeks wouldn't matter, but it was important for Kian."

The crooners got down to work on their new album yesterday after jetting over to a London studio.

"They're enthusiastic about getting back to work and they have lots of new plans," said a source.

"All they're concentrating on now is finding the right songs and they'll be going to the US shortly to work with different producers."

Show

Westlife took an extended break shortly after their sell-out Croker show on June 1last year.

But Nicky Byrne recently revealed the boys are brimming with ideas for a new album of original songs.

"It feels fresh - like we're starting all over again," he said.

Credit/Source: Unknown date of publication and newspaper / Thanks Maya and Chrissy for the scan

[WotUNeed]

I think they could do good work with Darren Hayes material. I hope it ends up on the album.

[Deleted]

this is the band i am really waiting for.cant wait the new album.

[Baby In a New Dress]

I don't really see how this could be their "best yet." It seems like they can never get their hands on good songwriters to help them make a filler free album. BSB's albums are so much better, honestly. Maybe they need to recruit American songwriters to help out, and pump some life into their music.

[esoteric76]

Aug 25, 2009 10:48:37 GMT -5 Baby In a New Dress said:

I don't really see how this could be their "best yet." It seems like they can never get their hands on good songwriters to help them make a filler free album. BSB's albums are so much better, honestly. Maybe they need to recruit American songwriters to help out, and pump some life into their music.

I have to respectfully disagree with this. Westlife has had consistently strong material over the years (I'm talking about their original tracks, not the covers) and MANY of their songs are written by the same people who have written for Backstreet/NSync etc...
I go back and listen to their songs much more frequently than I do with the American boybands. I think this is because they've been true to their core sound and haven't strayed from it.

[zealoveswl]

Aug 25, 2009 10:48:37 GMT -5 Baby In a New Dress said:

I don't really see how this could be their "best yet." It seems like they can never get their hands on good songwriters to help them make a filler free album. BSB's albums are so much better, honestly. Maybe they need to recruit American songwriters to help out, and pump some life into their music.

With all your due respect. I've heard both boybands over the years and in my opinion Westlife's songs are by far superior.
They are getting American songwriters since their debut over the years sir.

[zealoveswl]

Aug 25, 2009 14:34:20 GMT -5 esoteric76 said:

Aug 25, 2009 10:48:37 GMT -5 Baby In a New Dress said:

I don't really see how this could be their "best yet." It seems like they can never get their hands on good songwriters to help them make a filler free album. BSB's albums are so much better, honestly. Maybe they need to recruit American songwriters to help out, and pump some life into their music.

I have to respectfully disagree with this. Westlife has had consistently strong material over the years (I'm talking about their original tracks, not the covers) and MANY of their songs are written by the same people who have written for Backstreet/NSync etc...
I go back and listen to their songs much more frequently than I do with the American boybands. I think this is because they've been true to their core sound and haven't strayed from it.

thank you for this wonderful review. I totally agree from everything that you said. Hopefully someday they can get the US success that they truely deserve.

[WotUNeed]

Aug 31, 2009 8:05:48 GMT -5 zealoveswl said:

Hopefully someday they can get the US success that they truely deserve.

Unlikely, since they stopped releasing anything here years ago.

[zealoveswl]

Exciting News From Westlife
04.10.09

Here’s the news you’ve all been waiting for…a personal announcement from Westlife with news of their upcoming album and single releases!

Dear Fans,

It’s been a while. We have much to tell you! Earlier this year there was a meeting in London. Not long after that meeting, the search for new songs began. We searched far and wide. Our search proved to be very successful and we can’t conceal our excitement any longer! It is our great pleasure to announce the following...there WILL be a new album this year. We are very happy with all the new songs and simply cannot wait to hear what you think of them! The first single and the video will be with you very soon. This will be followed swiftly by the new album! Regarding the website, it’s out with the old and in with the new so hold tight for brand new pictures and layout coming soon plus all the info on forthcoming promotional schedules...

We've missed you all very much and can’t wait to catch up!

For now watch this space, www.westlife.com

Love from Kian, Mark, Nicky and Shane x

Westlife have been working with Grammy-nominated producer Ryan Tedder, the man behind such massive hits as Leona Lewis’ ‘Bleeding Love’ and Beyonce’s ‘Halo’ as well as the renowned Steve Robson and Walter A.

Keep an eye on the official site over the next few weeks for more exclusive Westlife updates!

Westlife HQ x

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Westlife new album to be released probably
NOVEMBER 30, 2009

www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/1010...A/Product.html
hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=274873&tduid=ba2463b0ff71851ddb7b3f266fe77b3b

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new demo for them leaked: "Now I Can Let Go" (Produced by Wayne Hector)

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latest Nicky tweet related to the album:

back from london..album feeling great ! very excited !!

# recording our new single ! wow folks fuckin wht a song !!!!!! hope u guys like it? i do!7:17 AM Sep 30th from mobile web

twitter.com/nickybyrneoffic

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Westlife Writing For The New Album
02 Sep 2009
Adrian Bradford, Producer in America, mentioned on his Twitter page that Westlife were in the studio on 31 August to write songs.

Westlife in the studio today, for writing.
Aug 31st

twitter.com/adrianbradford

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Darren Hayes:

# bass done.. about to do some backing vocals on 'W' whoo hooo

11:06 PM Sep 23rd from TweetDeck


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Ryan Tedder Working With Westlife
31 Aug 2009
On the Myspace page of OneRepublic member Ryan Tedder, who also writes and produces songs, it mentions he's currently working with Westlife too among other artists!

CURRENT WRITING/PRODUCTION PROJECTS: Adam Lambert, Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Leona Lewis, Natasha Bedingfield, Estelle, Tamar, Nikki Flores, OneRepublic, Westlife, Patriot Records.


www.myspace.com/aliastheproducer

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Westlife v Take That
03/10/2009

PREPARE for the biggest chart showdown of the year - as "manbands" WESTLIFE and TAKE THAT go head to head.

TT are in New York putting the finishing touches to new album Circus Live due out on November 30. Westlife have spent a year working on their surprise new venture.

A Westlife insider told me: "Instead of ballads there will be a rockier feel. They are confident they can beat Take That."

Last time the bands went head to head was in December 2006 when Westlife's The Love Album was knocked off No.1 by Take That's comeback album Beautiful World.

At the time TT's Gary Barlow said the Irish lads, including Kian Egan, right, wouldn't exist without them.

A music industry insider told me: "This could get messy."

May the best band win . . .

www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/showbiz/xs/533297/Manbands-ready-for-chart-showdown-of-the-year.html

so far here are the list of their competitors..

30th Nov

Alicia Keys – The Element of Freedom
Andrea Bocelli – My Christmas
The Band Of The Coldstream Guards – Heroes
Faryl Smith – Wonderland
Il Divo – Live In Barcelona 2009
Pope Benedict XVI – Alma Mater: Music From The Vatican
Rhydian – tba
Take That – The Greatest Day: The Circus Live

www.buzzjack.com


I'M TOTALLY EXCITED!

[zealoveswl]

OFFICIAL

13.10.2009

Album and single news from Mark

Last week we told you the news you have all been waiting for - the boys are coming back soon to treat you to a new single and album!

Mark wanted to give you the next piece of exciting information himself, so read on to see what Mark has to reveal...

Hey guys,

More exciting news from us..What About Now is the name of our first single and it's out on the 25th October to download and the 26th October in stores! We worked with the amazing Steve Robson on the track and can't wait for you guys to hear it! Just to let you know: the album is just about finished and will be released 30th November! It is full of new, original, modern pop, plus a couple of nice remakes...we feel it's the best album we've made in a long time, if not ever and because it's made for the fans we just can't wait to see how you like it!! Across the album there's uptempo, mid tempo and of course a few ballads, ya gotta have those! I know a lot of you are asking about upcoming concerts...!? Well just hold tight, meetings are happening as you read this and we will have loads of news in the coming weeks/months...for now prepare yourselves for the first new Westlife song in two years! WHAT ABOUT NOW!!

Pre-order your very own copy of the new album by clicking on the following links: Amazon, HMV and Play.com.

Stay tuned to www.westlife.com for more news, coming your way soon!


NOT THE DAUGHTRY or LONESTAR TRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! EXCITED!

So there must be a music video now! The release is just TOO EARLY!!

Just to let you know:

What About Now

Daughtry - Ben Moody, David Hodges, Josh Hartzler
Lonestar - Ron Harbin, Aaron Barker, Anthony L. Smith
Westlife - Steve Robson

Steve Robson co-wrote..
What Hurts The Most - Cascada
Queen Of My Heart - Westlife
Last Thing On My Mind - Ronan/Leann
Beautiful World - Take That
Pieces Don't Fit Anymore, Undiscovered - James Morisson

I can't wait!

couple of nice covers..... so not 100%

Their single competitors:

26th Oct

Armand Van Helden & A-Trak presents Duck Sauce – Anyway
Ash – Joy Kicks Darkness (7”)
Ben's Brother feat Anastacia – Stalemate
Biffy Clyro – The Captain
Breed 77 – Wake Up
Bubbel G - Get Ready
Charlotte Hatherley - Alexander
Chicane – Hiding All The Stars
David Jordan - (Don't Wanna) Hear You Say
The Dead Weather – I Cut Like A Buffalo (7”)
Dolly Rockers – Boys Will Be Boys
Echo & The Bunnymen – Think I Need It Too
Emily Maguire - Lighthouse Man
Enter Shikari – Wall
Grammatics – Double Negative (7”)
Jay Sean – Down
Jem - I Want You To…
Kano - Rock N Roller
Katherine Jenkins – Bring Me To Life
Lisa Mitchell – Coin Laundry
Little Comets – Adultery (EP)
Miley Cyrus - Party In The USA
MSTRKRFT – Bounce
Pitbull – Hotel Room Service
Scooter – J’Adore Hardcore
Shinedown – If You Only Knew
TI feat Mary J Blige – Remember Me
Tinchy Stryder - You're Not Alone
Vagabond – I’ve Been Wanting You
The XX – Islands (7”)

link of single pre-order:
hmv.com/hmvweb/displayProductDetails.do?ctx=280;0;-1;-1;-1&sku=284968

[zealoveswl]

their seventh studio album or their overall tenth album will be called

WHERE WE ARE
out November 30

Source
www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/10108822/Where-We-Are/Product.html

www.thecommitted.com

[Deleted]

you have the best westlife updates...thanx.cant wait to hear their single and the album.hope that it is something new and great.

[blurple]

They're covering Daughtry's:

www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias%3Ddigital-music&field-keywords=westlife+what+about+now&x=0&y=0

[Deleted]

^hopefully it is not.the amazon page u put did not show the the proof that they are covering daughtry's.only same title.

[blurple]

They have a preview of the song at the link I posted LOL. It is a cover of Daughtry's.

[frank]

Are you fking serious? A year break and they come out with a cover as their first single? Ugh. I like their music, but the amount of covers they've done is just ridiculous. The Love Album is where they crossed the line.

F2F was great. Why couldn't they have something like "Amazing"?

[zealoveswl]

I'm back and very bad first single!

It really sounds Daughtry's!
www.amazon.co.uk/What-About-Now/dp/B002T0HVC4/ref=sr_1_8?%20%3Cbr%3Eie=UTF8&s=dmusic&qid=1255686074&sr=8-8


Trivia:
What About Now is a 12 letter songtitle like Swear It Again, their debut single

I'm really 100x disappointed! All of the fans are disappointed! (but they can't let Westlife down) but this deserves to be a flop! this will be out in Ireland this Friday. no airplays, no video.

this will be released together with This Is It on Oct 26 UK. Maybe Sony thought of that many people will go out to buy MJ's new album and with Westlife's same date of new release, the public may be carried to buy Westlife's new single too.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/This_Is_It_%28Michael_Jackson_album%29#Release_history

On the second thought, What About Now may not be the real first single if that's what you call it. They may release another on the last week of November. they released a good to cover song for Westlife so that the general audience may not be in shock.

here's a portion of an interview with Mark:

Mark Feehily tells us: "We wanted the first single from our new album to be somewhere between the Westlife sound our fans know and love, and the new direction we're heading in.

We've been experimenting with a fresh vibe on this record. After 11 years we see this as phase two of the Westlife story."

Let's hope it's as good as phase one.

also, in a short span of time with no promo (the XFactor only), no news if a music video will be out and no new photoshoots yet for the album and even the official single. It's a crap a clustered images of them from the past only....



idk but when I heard the 16 track album, they made me feel happy again. I have their faith in them, I trust them and I know they can do what we want :)

I'm listening to the 30 sec clip all over again it's like Daughtry featuring Shane :laugh:

Oh I see. Wasn't it that Jeff Buckley and Alex's versions of Hallelujah charts very well last year. that's why record company are doing and trying it again. Now I understand

[Jack]

F*cking dildos.

[frank]

LOL I like that they reused their old photoshoots for the single cover. Is there anything they didn't recycle?

[zealoveswl]

Mark tweets:

so proud of new album,best vocals,production&tracklisting yet! Sung my heart out&now cnt wait 2see what you all think


Lots on in the next few months WL will be well&truely back! My toes are still numb but well worth it video looking siiiick! :)


tracklisting floating around is bull?!?!? Puuurrrlleease!! :)


Album is called "Where We Are"


Think we perform&chat on GMTV 1st @ about 7.40am Monday morning then chat only again @ 8.30am


What About Now will be available for download THIS SUNDAY first thing! Am so excited to hear what you all think xx


Physical release Monday morning! :)

On my way to xfactor rehersals,just made a neck chain from an old tour pass&a big ring,it's a blingy little thing x twitpic.com/mgp51


Rehersal&clothes fittings dun,love my outfit.Weird seeing the studio empty normally manic in there twitpic.com/mhxdt


'What About Now' available2download after midnight Saturday,it may be a couple of hours after,it's all about to kick off :)


Fellow Irish people:WHAT ABOUT NOW AVAILABLE 4 DOWNLOAD from mid-night TONIGHT! (***been told2say it may not B there till slightly after)


OMG its actually out! We are officially back,What About Nows on the Irish iTunes! It will be on UK iTunes@midnight sat i.e. 1st thing sunday


Will try to have update on all international release dates asap:Watch this space! :) I'm talking WL a lot atm but Im just excited&Why not! x


Technically its friday now&the song is available2download saturday night @midnight in UK which means the UK hav it TOMORROW NIGHT!(Sort of!)

Kian:

Hi all…

Just wanted to drop a line to say how excited we are to be back on the promotional trail for our new album!

We have been busy doing our photo shoot for the album and we just got back from shooting the video for our first single ‘What About Now’ in Iceland!

Was very cold but a lot of fun and we think you’re gonna love it! We can’t wait for Sunday nights’ X Factor…Hope you all love the new single...

Love ya all, Kian x

X Factor? We're terrified! Westlife arrive for rehearsals ahead of live show
By Nicole Lampert
Last updated at 8:20 AM on 23rd October 2009

Robbie Williams was bug- eyed and sweaty. Whitney Houston lost her dress and struggled to speak. Even the nation's new sweetheart Cheryl Cole has been derided for poor vocals and a ridiculous outfit.
It's fair to say the seasoned performers have not performed brilliantly on this year's X Factor. So it's not surprising that Westlife are a little nervous about their appearance on Sunday night.

It's their first gig since getting back together after a year off and they will be showcasing what they have promised is a new sound.


Scared? Westlife lead vocalist Mark Feehily waves to fans as he leaves Fountain Studios in London after rehearsing with the contestants last night


Ready for the X Factor: Westlife singers Nicky Byrne and Kian Egan

'There is always something a little bit scary about the X Factor stage,' says the band's Mark Feehily. 'It's so huge and you have the judges in front of you. It's like being a teenager at your first audition.
'It's strange - we've performed some massive gigs and huge TV shows but X Factor always makes me a little bit more nervous than anything else we do.'

Really, Westlife should have nothing to fear. These were the judges, after all, who gave a standing ovation to Britney Spears after her laugh-out-loud bad performance last season.
Plus Louis Walsh and Simon Cowell will laud this group to the skies whatever happens; one is their manager, the other works for their record label.

Westlife have already appeared more times than anyone else on the hit ITV show - as performers, mentors and even judges. Simon has also ensured the new single What About Now is already recognisable for X Factor fans by featuring it several times as background music on the show.

Simon is said to have loved the new single so much that he even rushed them on to the X Factor this weekend, although they were originally due to appear in a month's time.

'He went berserk and said it's too big a song - I want to get them on the show as soon as possible,' says Kian Egan.

Such is the power of the X Factor that performances from it have already produced the two biggest selling singles of the year from last year's winner Alexandra Burke and judge Cheryl Cole.
In order to get on to the X Factor gold rush there was a hurried change in release schedules with the band putting the finishing touches to their album just a few hours before flying to Iceland on Monday to shoot the video for the song which will now be released on Sunday.

But perhaps the nerves reveal just how important this comeback gig is.
'Sunday night could determine the next 18 months of our lives,' says Shane Filan, 30. 'It's going to be very important to see how the single charts and then the album. Going on X Factor is like having an album launch in front of 14 million people.'
Westlife have had 14 UK No1 singles and sold 40 million records worldwide.

Only Elvis Presleyand The Beatles have had more UK Number 1s than Westlife.
Brought together by Louis Walsh as a replacement for his hit band Boyzone they went on to be his most successful act.
A phenomenon among boybands, they have stuck together through thick and thin - even surviving the departure of band member Brian McFadden - to clock up 11 years together. But were they still enjoying it?

Many, including the band themselves, were beginning to wonder if they were running out of steam. Their last single, Us Against The World reached only number eight in the charts two years ago - a career low.
What's more Take That and Boyzone had both reunited and were proving to be able rivals in the manband stakes.
'There were a few things we knew we needed to change,' says Nicky Byrne, 31, who, despite being a father of two-year-old twins, looks as clean cut and baby-faced as when the group first started.
'Like people in every job we were feeling snowed under and a bit stale. When you are in the public eye you really have to believe in what you are doing. What people don't realise is we are our own worst critics.

'I think if you've been around for as long as we have, you can be guilty of being predictable. When you do nine albums in ten years, by the time you are on your sixth album the team that are providing you with material may have dried up.'
Mark, 29, who along with Shane sings most of the group's vocals, adds: 'I know it sounds crazy but I had even started to feel my voice was getting lost and I was forgetting how to sing.

'Everything was getting in the way; the microphones, the ear monitors, the screaming, it all over-powered me.

'I spent a lot of time on our year off just stripping everything back and sing acapella in my apartment - it was like teaching myself to sing again.'
Key to any changes had to be the songs themselves - although the band have written much of their material, their biggest hits have always come from outsiders. 'We've had songs that I haven't been behind at all,' admits Mark.
Nicky adds: 'We were blessed with amazing songs at the start of our career like Flying Without Wings, songs which immediately put us in the same category as Take That and Boyzone.
What happened to his shoes? A barefooted Olly Murs outside the X Factor house
'But move on four or five years later and we maybe weren't getting as many songs of that quality and that's when the covers started to take over.'
Ah yes, the covers. Westlife have been criticised in the past for relying on cover versions, as well as doing nothing more than sitting on stools and crooning ballads.
So it is surprising then that their big comeback single What About Now is - drum roll please - a cover. It was originally released in America by rock band Daughtry.
Kian Egan, 29, the unofficial leader of the group is quick to insist: 'It doesn't feel like a cover because it's not known outside the U.S. - and everything else on the album is original material.'

Indeed Simon has given Westlife the Leona Lewis treatment. He flew the band to LA where they were given the same producers and writers as the X Factor winner who has become a global star. And all are certain that this is their biggest and best album to date.
'The whole thing was done in the States with - I hate to say it - better quality producers,' says Nicky. 'We were happy for that. The production speaks for itself. We can't wait for the whole world to hear it.'
Hardcore fans however, don't need to worry too much: 'It's still got plenty of ballads but they just have a fresher feel,' says Kian. Phew.
He, in particular, has a poignant reason for wanting this album to succeed, as he made it while deep in mourning for his beloved father Kevin, who died aged 64 in July, after a year-long battle for survival.

'He had a brain haemorrhage the previous August and they found a massive brain tumour,' he says. 'He had two brain surgeries and enough chemotherapy to kill a horse and everything else. But then there was nothing else to try.'
Kian is perhaps the most controlled of the group, the one who doesn't like to give away too much emotion.
It is clear he is still trying to come to terms with his father's death saying only: 'It's hard to talk about it. It was pretty tough. It feels completely unfair.'

But Shane, a father-of-two who is married to Gillian, Kian's first cousin, says getting back to work was the best thing his friend could do: 'Kevin died just as we were about to go into the studio and we immediately postponed it.
'Kian tried to get us to go without him but we couldn't. It was only when his mum told him, "go on, make your dad proud", that we started working again. I think we all did this for his dad - he was a great man - it means it is extra special.'
There will be more poignancy on Sunday night as the band will be there to support Louis, the man who discovered and nurtured them, as he returns to X Factor after the sudden tragic death of his friend, Boyzone star Stephen Gately, at the age of 33.

'I think it is good we will be there,' says Shane. 'He's still very upset and will be for a very long time. It's so sad. Ronan told me: "We can't believe he's gone."
'I rang Louis as soon as I found out and he was in a state, crying and very upset. Of course, we all think about what happened if one of us died. You can't help but think about it as we are so similar to them. I don't know how Boyzone are going to deal with it.'
It's just under a week since all the band joined Louis at Stephen's funeral. Mark says he is still haunted by the service.
'In the middle of the church there was a picture of Stephen smiling and it made me think about his friendly nature and how everywhere we saw him he always had the same little smile for you,' he says.

'Everyone was saying the same thing that day - that they couldn't believe it is true. It is so strange, it still hasn't sunk in.'
Mark, who came out as gay in 2005, says Stephen was also an inspiration to him.
'He was extremely brave,' says Mark. 'He was the first member of a boyband to come out and in hindsight it helped me and probably lots of other gay lads understand their sexuality and come out.
'There is a cliche about gays and every time a celebrity who is admired by millions of people comes out it is one more blow to the negative cliche - and people understand there is not a whole lot of difference between gay people and themselves.'
Despite any sadness, at least on Sunday night, John and Edward - Louis's Irish singing twins - should raise a smile.
The exuberant pair were controversial finalists as they seem unable to hold a tune, but they have proved one of the talking points.
'Their last performance was TV gold,' says Mark. 'They are pure entertainment and I can't wait to see what they get up to on Saturday.'
Of Simon Cowell, who has known Westlife for all of their 11 years in showbusiness, Shane says: 'He's always been the same. Very confident, very business minded and knew exactly what he wanted in life and with the band. Now he's just a lot richer and more powerful.
'He's also always liked to take credit. With the 14 number ones, as far as he is concerned, they are as much his as they are ours. Despite everything he has achieved you always have to give him a pat on the back.
'But he doesn't always get it right. When Louis first got us to audition in front of Simon he didn't like me at all and said I had to go. I'd had a big night and hadn't performed well and Louis was furious with me.
'So nine months later, when we had to go and see him again, we dyed my hair blond and I grew it long. I went in disguise, basically. And Simon told Louis: "I love the new guy." '
•Westlife's single What About Now is available to download on Sunday and in the shops Monday. The album Where We Are is out in November. The band will be on Sunday night's X Factor, ITV1.


Credit Source: Gi/Daily Mail

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Westlife on TV
22 Oct 2009
Westlife will soon be hitting your screens in a big way to promote their new single 'What About Now' and album 'Where We Are'.

You'll be able to catch the guys soon on the following shows...

Sunday 25th Oct: X-Factor performance and Xtra Factor interview

Monday 26th Oct: GMTV performance, interview and webchat

Fri 30th Oct: The One Show, interview

Fri 20th Nov: Children in Need, performance

Thurs 26th Nov: Alan Carr Chatty Man, interview

Fri 4th Dec: The Friday Show, interview

Stay tuned to Westlife.com for more updates!

Credit/Source: www.westlife.com

[Jack]

It doesn't feel like a cover cause it's not known out of the US? That is like Louis Walsh's mantra...he's a leech that sucks off great songs stateside and gives them to his crap boybands to cover hoping no one in the UK will notice. Can't believe this wedding band in still going. Chumps, all of them.

[zealoveswl]

What About Now chart updates

#3 - Ireland
#37 - UK

wow no music video, airplay, little promotions yet

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Westlife launch X Factor comeback under Simon Cowell's watchful eye



25/10/2009
WESTLIFE launch their mega comeback on X Factor tonight and a certain Mr COWELL will be watching very closely.

Determined to knock TAKE THAT from their best band perch, he's personally overseen every aspect of the Irish lads' relaunch, even what threads they wear.

Video HERE
Exclusive interview with Westlife, talking about Simon Cowell and Stephen Gately

I sat down with KIAN EGAN, SHANE FILAN, NICKY BYRNE and MARK FEEHILY for an XSclusive chat before the biggest performance of their lives. Nicky said: "Simon's competitive about it. We're his Take That. We don't want to be second best.

"For years when they were off the scene we had it all to ourselves. So we had to come back with a strong song.

"We were the grand-dads of pop. Now they're back we're the babies again."

Kian added: "Simon is convinced it's going to be massive. He's more into music now than he has been for the past few years when he's focused on TV. He even wants to know what we're wearing for video shoots."

Rockier

I had a sneak listen to the rockier new sound on What About Now, which you'll hear tonight, and it's brilliant. A sure bet for No1 next week.

Nicky admitted: "We were equally uncomfortable with the band's direction in the last few years, as the fans were." But they've ruled out bringing Brian McFadden back to the group. "He'd never come back," Shane insisted. But Nicky could see a one-off reunion: "We wouldn't rule out performing a song with Brian in the future."

The lads were devastated by the death of STEPHEN GATELY, although they hope it won't be the end for BOYZONE.

"I'd hate to see their comeback die with him," Nicky said. "Going ahead with a new album would be a great way to celebrate Stephen, especially as they've recorded some tracks already with his vocals."

Nicky tweets:

hey folks,single out today in ireland and midnight in the uk tmrw night so very excited ! feedback from ireland so far has been top notch..


XFACTOR on sun evening for our official launch of new single..rehersals going well! But FM104 interview 1st with my old buddy Adrian now !


and im on dublins 98 in the morning too ! they are great fun...im busy busy but its great to be back..


right its time for bed...for those of u asking bout a radio tour..well i do believe there is one and cities will be revealed soon...


ok single available to download in the uk tonight after midnight ! technicaly thts sun morning right ?

[frank]

Oct 24, 2009 8:59:40 GMT -5 Jack said:

It doesn't feel like a cover cause it's not known out of the US? That is like Louis Walsh's mantra...he's a leech that sucks off great songs stateside and gives them to his crap boybands to cover hoping no one in the UK will notice. Can't believe this wedding band in still going. Chumps, all of them.

Weren't they pretty unhappy with Ruben taking FWW? Sigh. I really do like some of their music, but this cover crap is annoying.

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Oct 16, 2009 21:03:06 GMT -5 blurple said:

They have a preview of the song at the link I posted LOL. It is a cover of Daughtry's.

i cant believe this,very dissapointing.why the labels or simon cowell cheat them using another cover to be single?people from europe may not know daughtry which may not make this flop.however,i am totally dissapointed to hear this their first single.they have no chance of breaking america with this single.now i want hear the album instead of this song.

i dont think they actually done a better version than daughtry.they might have the same range or tone of voice to sing this song but it does not sound too much different to me.