Leona Lewis - "Echo" Era (17th NOV 09)

[elementd5]

^Yes. Why is it not on US version? Makes no sense what so ever. It's definitely one of my Top 4 (Outta My Head, I Got You, and Can't Breathe) are the others.

[tsw2008]

Singles need to be: I Got You, Outta My Head, Naked, Love Letter.

Can't Breathe won't work not now at least, she has no momentum she needs an instant song with a big hook (OMH, IGY) to get momentum going. Can't Breathe sounds like a track that could've easily appeared on Mariah's MOAIA. H.A.T.E U isn't doing all that well so why would Can't Breathe do any better. ?

I do like the song, I just don't think it's a strong single. Not now at least.

I can't believe they cut Naked from US version of the album WTF ??? That would easily work on the radio. I really love that song.

[esoteric76]

Nov 9, 2009 10:21:16 GMT -5 tsw2008 said:

I can't believe they cut Naked from US version of the album WTF ??? That would easily work on the radio. I really love that song.

Maybe they're saving it for a Reissue version?

[StarSprinkles]

Naked is in the US iTunes version of the album.

[S_Bunny]

Nov 8, 2009 20:14:17 GMT -5 starr said:

Leona Lewis returns to "The X Factor" to perform her new single, "Happy." November 8, 2009

This was great. The EMA's were better for me though and her eyes were scary!

Naked is in the US iTunes version of the album.

Its a pre-order only track. It should be on the standard version.

[StarSprinkles]

I loved Leona's EMA performance. It was beautiful.

[Stephen]

I really, really dislike Naked. I think it blows to be honest. Outta My Head is awesome though. Max Martin is on his A-game lately.

[ƒreakshow]

Are there any clips of the US songs out there?

[BrokenArrow]

Nov 9, 2009 14:43:01 GMT -5 ƒreakshow said:

Are there any clips of the US songs out there?

No, but I have just found the writing credits for the 2 US tracks

You Don't Care

Written by: Written by: Leona Lewis, Evan Bogart, Ryan Tedder
Produced By: Ryan 'Alias' Tedder

Fly Here Now

Written by: Leona Lewis, James Fauntleroy, Justin Timberlake, Mike Elizondo, Robin Tadross
Produced By: The Y's & Mike Elizondo

2 more lead writing credits for LeLe.

[S_Bunny]

From N037 on Leona's Official

Just had a 1 on 1 chat with Keith Ross. He is a really cool guy and my name is Leon which is N037 upside down. And we made a name for Leona Lewis upside down
51M37 VN037 haha. Just dont say anything bad about the song cuz i told him to pop up here sometime. It’s confirmed as the next single and i’m so happy about that. Outta my Head will be the 3rd single and You Don’t Care. All the other songs are now known yet.

Not really its like 98% anything can happen hopefully not. All i know was that it’s confirmed Can’t Breathe would’ve been the first lead single off the album if they had it at that time. It was a last minute recording.

I really hope J Records dont expect OMH to be a smash when they send it after 3 consecutive radio flops.

Such a silly silly idea but I really wouldnt put it pass them, TAB was never released after all and IWB was

[Rican@]

I was just thinking "Can't Breathe" would've work great as a first single.

[sdot23]

This album is very good. I wish they had not chosen "Happy" as the lead single, it's one of the worst songs on the album.

[MM]

This album is VERY good. I'm surprised. Not that the album is good but that she released "Happy" as the first single when its probably the weakest song on the album.

My favourites are (in no particular order):

Can't Breathe
Outta My Head
Broken
My Hands
I Got You
Stop Crying Your Heart Out
Brave

If I were to choose the singles after "Happy" this would be my order.

1.Happy (Ugh...stupid choice by Leona and her label)
2.Outta My Head (She desperately needs to release an uptempo...this track is an instant hit for me. Pop radio will eat this shiit up.)
3.Broken(This song is destined to be HUGE...like Bleeding Love huge, its just so epic and probably Leona's best Vocals)
4.Can't Breathe
5.I Got You

That's a very strong single collection to send out. Hopefully "Happy" really didn't fuvck it all up for her.

[aTunes]

^That would be a very strong single lineup, and I think coudl really revive her in the U.S. I'd switch 4 and 5 though.

[MM]

I just can't believe her vocal deliverance on "Broken". This song is just amazing. She just kills it.

I hope she submits "Broken" into Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at next years Grammy Awards and wins.

[Stephen]

Outta My Head is third? You're fucking kidding me. I don't even think it will make noise at that point. Way to ruin this era guys.

Album notes: Infinitely better than Spirit, but the only track I truly enjoy (and I can see myself enjoying permanently) is OMH. Can't Breathe may get there though...

[CowboysForever9]

Nothing is confirmed. There's been about 3 different sources that claim they've had a confirmed 2nd single and they've all had different ones.

[Ivy Leegue™]

The clips for this album did nothing for me but then again, neither does Leona, apart from Bleeding Love, Better In Time and Yesterday....oh yeah, and I Will Be.

[muzikfeak]

Can't Breathe would have been a PHENOMENAL first single yikes...too bad they didn't have it at the time :(

I agree with The Hand. Winter time is when you'll hear more ballads anyway.

OMH will make noise WHENEVER it's released. It's too catchy for anyone to ignore. (I'm doing a happy dance right now) :)

[StarSprinkles]

So I finally listened to the whole album, and I must say, it's a really great album. Seriously. It's not an album that will get any kind of Pop airplay outside of "Outta My Head" but it's a very nice, well sung album. Definitely worth paying for. Good job Leona.

[David]

Am I the only one who loves Brave? I think that song is hot. Outta My Head is by far my favorite though. Its HOT AS HELL!

[The Northern Star⭐]

I love Can't Breathe, there are few other nice songs but she's just so darn fluffy. There's nothing raw about her, even Mariah and Celine get raw on their albums. Her songs are the musical equivalent of cotton candy.

[Bulbasaur]

Nov 9, 2009 16:33:52 GMT -5 sdot23 said:

This album is very good. I wish they had not chosen "Happy" as the lead single, it's one of the worst songs on the album.

My thoughts exactly.

[S_Bunny]

^And many others thoughts too.

To all the Leona Lewis "Cant Breathe" fans...If you like the original your going to love the REMIX!!! Here is a hint...Clubs!!!

twitter.com/FrenchieK

@mostaque nothing is 100% till it happens but yes.. i'm pretty sure it's the second single..

twitter.com/KeithRossMusic

I now actually believe him, he's one of the writers and hes going on about it way too much to be lying. I still wish it wasnt Can't Breathe, remix sounds interesting.

[tsw2008]

Nov 10, 2009 2:26:40 GMT -5 StarSprinkles said:

So I finally listened to the whole album, and I must say, it's a really great album. Seriously. It's not an album that will get any kind of Pop airplay outside of "Outta My Head" but it's a very nice, well sung album. Definitely worth paying for. Good job Leona.

You don't think I Got You and Love Letter will get airplay ?

[coolmusicftw]

Love Letter is upbeat but that's the only commericial thing about it. It's not particularly catchy and its lyrics are soooo cheesy.

[StarSprinkles]

I think if they're gonna save "Outta My Head" for single #3, they should go with "I Got You" for single #2.

[MM]

Just listening to "You Don't Care" now. It's good.

[leafgal]

Canadians can preview the album here....

inmusic.ca/artists/artist_features/Articles/leonalewis

[Would've Been The One]

"can't breathe" should have been her US single. it's easily the best song she's ever recorded.