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Brother was already a work in process before the death of
Stephen Gately at the end of 2009 and his voice can be heard
throughout, which will no doubt please fans.
The album has been produced by Greg Wells, a Grammy
nominated producer who has worked with the likes of Katy Perry,
OneRepublic and Timerland all well established modern pop
icons.
As for the sound, you get what you would expect from a boy group.
However, while its roots are firmly secured in pop, it does
have a more masculine rock influence than previous
Boyzone records, particularly on tracks like Too Late for
Hallelujah. Die-hard fans shouldn't worry too much though as
there's plenty for them too with a few old-school slow and soulful
sing-a-long tracks.
I can see this album making it onto many a car stereo, or being put
on by the girls while they are getting made-up for a night out. It
has a nice, cheerful feel too it, which will have a lot of hair
brushes being used as impromptu microphones.
Overall, the new material is accessible to the uncommitted
listener while retaining enough of the Boyzone of old to hold the
attention of existing fans.
As far as tribute albums go, it stacks up pretty well I guess. The
boyz themselves were pretty happy with how it all went as
well.
"It was the best tribute we could wish for to pay tribute to Steo,"
says Ronan Keating.
