Gareth Gates - Unchained Melody

Another UK April 2002 Number One Smash from the TV Fueled Pop Idol Phenomenon. Album Details

Rubbish

To me, Gareth Gates symbolises everything that is wrong with the world of manufactured pop. He may be a pretty face if that is what you are into, but there is no substance behind it. His vocals are weak and boring. He lacks passion and obviously has not had a deep emotional experience like the one described in the song as he doesn't have the capability to reproduce it. Definitely one for the under-15s. If it was slightly less bad it would be boring. As it is it is so bad it is kind of funny. February 11, 2004

Unbearable Melody

When this was released in Australia I was pretty disappointed to see that the two other tracks were songs that Will Young, the UK Idol winner, had already released. Getting the runner up to release the same songs seems really pointless and when you hear Gates' versions of "Evergreen" and "Anything is Possible" you'll wonder why Gates bothered. His vocals are weak, and the passion in his voice is lacking. These two tracks seems like an attempt of karaoke rather than a number one selling hit. Unchained Melody isn't much better. He managed to make a classic song as far from emotional as the orginal. This is definately a case of "don't touch the classics" and hopefully Gareth's original material will make up for this cover. February 11, 2004

Gareth Gates superstar made

I honastly havent stoped listening to this cd since i got it, he just has the best voice, and some how he makes it seem like hes singing every word of it just for you!! i reccomened it to any one with a pulse! August 11, 2003

Gareth Gates superstar made

I honastly havent stoped listening to this cd since i got it, he just has the best voice, and some how he makes it seem like hes singing every word of it just for you!! i reccomened it to any one with a pulse! August 11, 2003

Gareth Gates superstar made

I honastly havent stoped listening to this cd since i got it, he just has the best voice, and some how he makes it seem like hes singing every word of it just for you!! i reccomened it to any one with a pulse! August 11, 2003

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