Released: 8th Nov 2009
Hopes and Fears, Love is a Matter of Distance (Live) and Very Kind (Live)
Hopes and Fears, Love is a Matter of Distance (Live) and Very Kind (Live)
Digital Spy - Source
It's been said many a time before, but that doesn't mean it's not worth saying again... hasn't the boy done well? Since winning Pop Idol seven years ago, Will Young has released four studio albums, notched up 12 top 40 hits and never had to call anyone from Dancing On Ice, Hell's Kitchen or Celebrity Cash In The Attic back. Now he's receiving the popstar equivalent of the Sterling Service badge - his own 'Best Of' comp.
'Hopes And Fears', the obligatory trailer single, offers ample evidence why he's made it this far. Sounding like a great lost track from Annie Lennox's Diva album, it's a lushly-produced midtempo pop song with lyrics about a relationship that's hitting the skids. "Baby, looks like we're no good, you don't take care of me like you should," Young sings with his usual winning warmth. As with many recent Will singles, the words that best describe it – classy, adult, sophisticated – could also be used in an advert for a high-end sex shop, but since when has that been a bad thing?
Pop Justice - Source
'Hopes & Fears' is a grown up pop song about RELATIONSHIP WOES. It's hard to pinpoint exactly where it will fit in the pre-Christmas bunfight - despite being an upbeat number it's almost too fragile for such unsavoury scenes - but it's a great tune which sounds like Will's best bits without sounding like a repeat of Will's best bits.
The clip you are about to hear is the bit coming out of the middle eight breakdown bit, so it's a little bit adlibby and all over the show compared with a 'proper' chorus but it's our favourite bit because it contains Will's mansinging and it's good to hear him doing that. He's got a lovely voice, hasn't he?
Entertainment focus - Source
Can you believe that Will Young is already gearing up to release his first greatest hits collection? After four massive selling albums, Young has decided to look back over his career with new collection The Hits. Before he does that, he’s releasing a brand new single in the shape of Hopes and Fears.
Hopes and Fears is a little more uptempo than we’re used to from Young. Written by members of breaking band Phantom Limb, the track is driven by a strong beat with Young’s distinctive voice riding on top of the melody. The song’s chorus is a full and catchy one with Young accompanied by backing vocalists to create an almost gospel sound.
This track is one of the finest that Young has released. It showcases his incredible voice to maximum effect and is substantially different from his other singles. Hopes and Fears is a great addition to The Hits and we predict it will do big things for Young in the charts. If you haven’t seen it already, you should check out the quirky video featuring a pregnant Young.
It's been said many a time before, but that doesn't mean it's not worth saying again... hasn't the boy done well? Since winning Pop Idol seven years ago, Will Young has released four studio albums, notched up 12 top 40 hits and never had to call anyone from Dancing On Ice, Hell's Kitchen or Celebrity Cash In The Attic back. Now he's receiving the popstar equivalent of the Sterling Service badge - his own 'Best Of' comp.
'Hopes And Fears', the obligatory trailer single, offers ample evidence why he's made it this far. Sounding like a great lost track from Annie Lennox's Diva album, it's a lushly-produced midtempo pop song with lyrics about a relationship that's hitting the skids. "Baby, looks like we're no good, you don't take care of me like you should," Young sings with his usual winning warmth. As with many recent Will singles, the words that best describe it – classy, adult, sophisticated – could also be used in an advert for a high-end sex shop, but since when has that been a bad thing?
Pop Justice - Source
'Hopes & Fears' is a grown up pop song about RELATIONSHIP WOES. It's hard to pinpoint exactly where it will fit in the pre-Christmas bunfight - despite being an upbeat number it's almost too fragile for such unsavoury scenes - but it's a great tune which sounds like Will's best bits without sounding like a repeat of Will's best bits.
The clip you are about to hear is the bit coming out of the middle eight breakdown bit, so it's a little bit adlibby and all over the show compared with a 'proper' chorus but it's our favourite bit because it contains Will's mansinging and it's good to hear him doing that. He's got a lovely voice, hasn't he?
Entertainment focus - Source
Can you believe that Will Young is already gearing up to release his first greatest hits collection? After four massive selling albums, Young has decided to look back over his career with new collection The Hits. Before he does that, he’s releasing a brand new single in the shape of Hopes and Fears.
Hopes and Fears is a little more uptempo than we’re used to from Young. Written by members of breaking band Phantom Limb, the track is driven by a strong beat with Young’s distinctive voice riding on top of the melody. The song’s chorus is a full and catchy one with Young accompanied by backing vocalists to create an almost gospel sound.
This track is one of the finest that Young has released. It showcases his incredible voice to maximum effect and is substantially different from his other singles. Hopes and Fears is a great addition to The Hits and we predict it will do big things for Young in the charts. If you haven’t seen it already, you should check out the quirky video featuring a pregnant Young.