Where We Belong Reviews
TV Hits
"Well, we knew the boys were gonna be a bit more grown up on this
album, but the worry was, just how much?! Fortunately they've bought a new
quality and a lot more feeling without ditching their pop roots , and it's a
perfect combination.
The album starts with the first three singles, and moves onto the next
single And I - a huge, soaring affair with Ronan sounding not unlike Wet
Wet Wet's Marti Pellow, but in a good way! It's probably the best thing they've
ever done and the whole album is a credit to their four years in the business.
Other highlights include Ro and Steve sharing the vocals on Will Be Yours
- and li'l Mikey's very own song, Good Conversation. All in all, a
magnificent treat. Welcome back!"
Big!
"What's on it:
A whopping 17 tracks. It's the boys' most mature album. They blend pop
and blub-worthy tracks. It's cool!
Our faves:
Must Have Been High - Ro gives it his all on this uplifting old pop tune
That's The Way Love Goes - This one will make you go all gooey. It's the
track you'll be swaying to when you see them on tour!
Will Be Yours - Sounds a bit like The Journey by 911 but we loved
it cause all the boys sing on it. It's a grower!"
Live & Kicking
"The boys' latest offering kicks off promisingly with the corkin' Picture
Of You, followed by the smoochsome Baby Can I Hold You and
hip swivellin' Must Have Been High. After that though, it gets a bit
slow, especially the zzzzz inducing And I. One Kiss At A
Time attempts to liven things up but it's like a reject version of Picture
Of You. Soz boys! Die Hard fans'll still be all dizzisome at Ro's ace
vocals but it's not classic Boyzone!"
Smash Hits
"By now, the 'Zone are dab hands at this album lark. On this, their
third effort, you won't find fillers, just quality tracks from one to 17 (yeah,
17!). Almost all of the tunes would make top singles, but our personal
highlight is the two part slowie I'm Learning. No major surprises, but
if it's beautifully crafted pop balladry you're after, you won't find better."
Top Of The Pops
"Style Of Music:
As if you didn't know! The Boyz deliver a top selection of big, big
ballads and singalong melodies, delivered in fine Ronan (and Stephen) style.
What Singles Are On It?
Picture Of You, Baby Can I Hold You, All That I Need - and loads
more for the future!
Anything else to watch out for?
The lovely, lovely, lovely ballad I'm Learning is one Boyzone fans
shouldn't miss. Plus, Mikey sings and it's great!"
J17
"Who're they?
You don't know? Get to the back of the class.
What's the story?
It's been a long time coming but the new album's here
Is it any cop?
The 'Zone are definitely lovers and not fighters 'cause Where We Belong
is stuffed with romantic ballads. Check out the swoony This Is Where I
Belong and bop along to Picture Of You.
Totty total:
For us, it'll always be Ronan. Shane's married, Mikey and Keith are dads,
and Gately looks like a 12-year-old."
Mizz
"What's it called? Where We Belong
Who's it by Boyzone
You'll buy it if... You're a die-hard Boyzone fan or if you fancy
something with a lot of different sounds on one album.
You won't like it if... You're mad and not prepared to give the
lads a chance with this fab album."
Massive!
"After an unfeasibly long wait, it's finally here and it's fab!
The new album, the boys' third is their strongest so far. The
accomplished, intelligent pop songs featured on Where We Belong have an
emotional depth which elevates Boyzone above their rivals.
From the perfect pop of "Picture of you" to the superb "One
Kiss At A Time", Ronan has captured the perfect balance between complex
lyricism and passionate emotion. And he sounds better than ever! Even the two
tracks penned by little Stephen are rip-roaring stormers, with catchy choruses
and killer hooks.
At the end of the day however, this is Ronan's album and the beautiful "This
is where I belong" is his finest hour. Check out these lyrics, "Here
I stand in the Northern rain, and I can't believe I'm home again, I can't
believe nothing's changed, I'm finding my way". Ronan's songwriting belies
his tender age. At 21 he is showing that he is following in that fine tradition
of Irish songwriters.
MASSIVE! says: Boyzone have grown up without growing old. A perfect pop
album. BUY IT!"