Gareth Gates - 'Changes'
Look everyone, it's Gareth Gates, remember him? Well basically he's back, he's all grown up and now he's a MAN. A few people are quite excited about this, there's even been some minor hype going on and EVERYTHING. But is it justified, or has absence been doing that 'heart grows fonder' thing again?
On first impressions it is with slight guilt (dissing this chap is quite like kicking a puppy) that I have to say this really isn't an impressive, brand new, shiny contribution to the world of pop. It's a drippy, not particularly catchy, disappointment. Do we really need more wispy vocals in the world? More piano and more wafty noises that sound like a mixture of sighs and blahs?
But before we shove the poor guy back to where he came from, let's at least try and be fair and look at the positives. The lyrics aren't half bad, which does infer Gareth getting a say of what goes on in the music department could lead to good things. Maybe we just haven't heard them yet. The twinkly xlyophones (which is possibly the craziest this track gets) are pretty easy on the ear too.
At the end of the day there just isn't enough in this to make me - the most timid decision maker in the WORLD - grab it with both hands and refuse to share. Shame, I reckon he'd fit right in my pocket...
Download: Out now
CD Released: April 9th
(Sophie W)
Comments
It sounds as if he's sampling Radiohead in the background. Still rubbish though.
I have to admit that the first time I heard this I hated it, I thought it was yet another ballad from our Gareth.
However...the more I hear it, the more I find myself humming along and remembering lines from it. I even find myself actually singing bits when its not on anything I'm listening to!
There are stronger songs on the forthcoming album, Angel on My Shoulder (being played on Radio2) and Lost in You (A snippet could be heard on his MySpace)being prime examples. I think Gareth has to prove himself now more than ever and this single just isn't going to do it for him sadly.
Excellent song.Give him a chance at least he has the guts to have a go. Where are will young and leona lewis these days nowhere. Good to see him back.
gareth gates e sel mejor!!!!!!!!!me encanta,oye,¿pero gareth gates vendrá a España?PLEASE GARETH,COME SPAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I WANT TO SEE YOU!!!!!!!WE WILL BE VERY NICE WITH YOU,I LOVE YOU!eres el mejor GAreth,te deseo toda la suerte del mundo en este disco y en tu vida.aquà siempre tendrás una fan!!!!!!!!!!!y es que me encantas,porque además eres muy guapo...tengo 16 años asà que todavÃa me quedan años para poder conocerte,¡ese es mi sueño!y espero alcanzarlo algún dÃa.I LOVE YOU GARETH.FROM SPAIN
Ok, im gonna hate saying this cos i feel bad cussing gareth....i dont like the song.
Secondly, this is kinda weird. I'm just scrolling along, looking on this website to read up on stuff when i find this and...OMG! gareth gates was in my dream last night. isnt that weird? i said something to him (cant remember what) that hurt his feelings and he threw grapes at me lol...random, i know. sorry, but i feel i had to share that.
Love Rachel
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I love this song! Garet's made a good comeback and people need to listen to him without predujice! It's very smooth and sexy, just like GG!! I wish him all the best! I love you Gareth!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Well i must say, i was so hyped up for his comeback single 'Changes' but as it got played and played, over and over on the radio, i started to get the impression that it was a good single but lacked just that little bit of energy that all of Gareth's other singles seem to have.
Being a Gareth fan 'Right from the Start', should i say, he has had such an impact on his fans as a whole. Once he realeses one single we are all ready and begging for more!
Good luck to GG, i love you, and all your fans know how encredibly talented you are! Were all behind you!
Love Buffy xxx