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Lee Mead
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Product Description
This debut album from the winner of Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Any Dream Will Do' talent search, Lee Mead, is a fine introduction to the man's talents. The lead single from this release is a cover of the David Essex hit 'Gonna Make You A Star', but it sits alongside originals written specifically for Mead. Most notable among these is 'When I Need You The Most' which was written by Take That's Gary Barlow after he saw Mead perform in 'Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat'. Also included is Mead's interpretation of The Rolling Stones' 'Paint It Black', as performed on the 'Any Dream Will Do' television show. The album was recorded at the legendary Soho Studios in London, with Graham Stack on production duties.
Track Listing
- Gonna Make You A Star
- Paint It Black
- You And Me
- Why Can't We Make Things Work
- Stronger
- All That You Know
- How Can I Be Sure
- The Best Is Yet To Come
- When I Need You The Most
- Make It With You
- Any Dream Will Do
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #7197 in Music
- Released on: 2007-11-19
- Number of discs: 1
- Running time: 39 minutes
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.co.uk Review
Lee Mead was the triumphant winner of the BBC's "Any Dream Will Do" competition, and subsequently landed the star role in Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat in London's West End. The 26-year-old starlet has recently been busy in the studio recording his eponymous debut album alongside Graham Stack (Ronan Keating, Atomic Kitten). Those expecting the project to be a steady stream of classic theatre tunes are in for a shock: the song "Any Dream Will Do" does make an appearance, but only as a bonus; the rest of the album is a mix of pop covers and new songs, as evinced by lead single "Gonna Make You a Star," originally by David Essex. Other covers here include The Stones' "Paint It Black," and Sugababes' "Stronger"–-choices intended no doubt to showcase Mead’s edgier side, as well as his versatile range. Mixed in with the covers are several new songs, including a slushy ballad ("When I Need You The Most") penned by Take That’s Gary Barlow. Despite the variety of material, Mead can’t help performing in a discernable show tune style, which robs some of the tunes of their original energy. Still, for a debut performance, it’s generally impressive stuff. --Danny McKenna
