The Alexandra Burke Appreciation Thread (Part 2) - Appreciation

wisecrack · 05-10-2009, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Anika Hanson

I heard Alex say in a radio interview a few weeks ago that she wanted bad boys as the first single and the texted Simon saying Bad boys must be the first single and he texted back and said Absolutley???

Unless she had wanted a ballad first and they told her no, so she then decided on bad boys and Simon agreed with her???

Its strange, according to this http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/music/a1...dra-burke.html Alexandra wanted a ballad but the label pushed for Bad Boys and she eventually agreed. I guess the rumour about Dumb being 2nd single is false too.

Admin Edit: This thread is a continuation of The Alexandra Burke Appreciation Thread

Arsene wenger · 05-10-2009, 19:32

Lol. this thread has finally reached P.2.

I'm still pissed at the cd cover. How can the single cover be BETTER than the actual album cover?

I saw a perfectly nice picture of alex on the beach from a shoot that could be used.

Anika Hanson · 05-10-2009, 19:49

Yeah we are onto part 2 finally lol

myoldmate · 05-10-2009, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Arsene wenger

Lol. this thread has finally reached P.2.

I'm still pissed at the cd cover. How can the single cover be BETTER than the actual album cover?

I saw a perfectly nice picture of alex on the beach from a shoot that could be used.

This one? What a great shot that is.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/a...80_902060a.jpg

Arsene wenger · 05-10-2009, 20:03

Yes. You mean to say D&G didn't take any other pics? Even the outtakes were better pics than the cover.

stargirl1 · 05-10-2009, 20:41

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9PpG6LiAdA

Full demo for 'All Night Long' - not great quality, but I think Alex will kill the vocals on this song. It looks like it will be one of the highlights.

And have come to the conclusion that even if she doesn't get the number one single she will probably get the number 1 album, which I would prefer tbh.

stargirl1 · 05-10-2009, 20:42

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Originally Posted by myoldmate

This one? What a great shot that is.

http://img.thesun.co.uk/multimedia/a...80_902060a.jpg

Love that photo.

Arsene wenger · 05-10-2009, 20:44

I like it but in Alex's version it doesn't sound like she is doing anything with the chorus whereas this demo girls is. And you don't want the deo girl's version shitting on yours.... I hope I'm wrong.

stargirl1 · 06-10-2009, 07:09

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Originally Posted by Arsene wenger

I like it but in Alex's version it doesn't sound like she is doing anything with the chorus whereas this demo girls is. And you don't want the deo girl's version shitting on yours.... I hope I'm wrong.

Shawna isn't doing anything with the chorus when she sings it first time through, which is possibly the sampler part from Alex. Anyway, Alex is a far better vocalist than on the demo, so I think her version will be far better.

All in all, shaping up to be very nice indeed if all the demo leaks are any indication. Wasn't overly keen on Ne-Yo's demo for Nothing But the Girl, but it is growing on me. Really liike the rest.

Anika Hanson · 06-10-2009, 09:39

I think if the nothing but the girl demo was sung by a female I would be feeling it a lot more than I am now. I actually liked the sample with alex's voice but in general I'm more partial to female voices. I've heard demos for other female artists sung by males and didn't like the song but ended up liking it when I heard the final version.

I like the all night long demo and actually prefer alex's first chorus. You can't particularly hear alex's voice but it sounds stronger than the demo girls chorus which sounds much lighter and thinner to me.

By the way the album is now available for pre-order on iTunes and a 14th track is listed called it's over you can listen to a preview of it on iTunes.

Patrick2772 · 06-10-2009, 10:19

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Originally Posted by stargirl1

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9PpG6LiAdA

Full demo for 'All Night Long' - not great quality, but I think Alex will kill the vocals on this song. It looks like it will be one of the highlights.

And have come to the conclusion that even if she doesn't get the number one single she will probably get the number 1 album, which I would prefer tbh.

100% agree. Even if she only gets to #2 on the single charts, having a #1 album would prove that she isn't a "flop".

The only worrying thing is JLS's multi-cover albums. Their management certainly know who their fanbase are, lmao.

Patrick2772 · 06-10-2009, 10:21

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Originally Posted by Anika Hanson

By the way the album is now available for pre-order on iTunes and a 14th track is listed called it's over you can listen to a preview of it on iTunes.

I quite like It's Over. Will it be an iTunes only track, do you think? Or will it be on the physical album?

stargirl1 · 06-10-2009, 11:57

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Originally Posted by Patrick2772

I quite like It's Over. Will it be an iTunes only track, do you think? Or will it be on the physical album?

It could possibly be an i-tunes only track, as that is not uncommon. But I also remember reading there was a hidden track on the album, so it could be that.

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The only worrying thing is JLS's multi-cover albums. Their management certainly know who their fanbase are, lmao.

I think it's more worrying for JLS tbh, that their Record Label are so blatantly marketing them at young teenage girls. If they don't try to widen their appeal then they will have a very short shelf-ife.

Patrick2772 · 06-10-2009, 12:21

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Originally Posted by stargirl1

It could possibly be an i-tunes only track, as that is not uncommon. But I also remember reading there was a hidden track on the album, so it could be that.

I hope it isn't iTunes only. Especially if they make it so you have to buy the whole album online to get it. I'm not buying the same album twice.

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I think it's more worrying for JLS tbh, that their Record Label are so blatantly marketing them at young teenage girls. If they don't try to widen their appeal then they will have a very short shelf-ife.

I agree. Especially as I do think they have potential to appeal to older people.

stargirl1 · 06-10-2009, 15:46

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...t-VIP-gig.html

Chance to win tickets to see Alex perform material from the album just before it is released.

myoldmate · 06-10-2009, 16:17

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Originally Posted by stargirl1

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...t-VIP-gig.html

Chance to win tickets to see Alex perform material from the album just before it is released.

Would have loved to entered the comp, but once again the event is on a weekday which scuppers any chance of me going.

myoldmate · 06-10-2009, 16:38

Nice moment between Alex, Cheryl and Dannii at the POB awards last night. There really does seem to be a genuine bond with Alex and Cheryl.

http://www.3am.co.uk/cheryl-and-alex...oing-it/18449/

Arsene wenger · 06-10-2009, 16:41

excellent! I'll be entering. It's unlikely the sun onliners will be there as they don't seem to like her.

stargirl1 · 06-10-2009, 16:44

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Originally Posted by Arsene wenger

excellent! I'll be entering. It's unlikely the sun onliners will be there as they don't seem to like her.

They'll probably enter anyway so they can go along and heckle and throw eggs at her.

Anika Hanson · 06-10-2009, 16:53

Aww Cheryl's such a sweetheart, it's a shame her music isnt that good but she's such a nice lady.

stargirl1 · 06-10-2009, 20:21

Amazon have the B-side to Bad Boys as the Flo-Ridaless version, and a song called 'Dangerous'. Was hoping for 'Perfect', but perhaps that will be for the future.

Arsene wenger · 06-10-2009, 20:26

No I like dangerous. We have yet to hear it.

Anika Hanson · 06-10-2009, 20:49

Yep I like the fact that we are getting a new song and also the rap-free version of bad boys. Cant wait till it comes now. Hopefully if the postmen in my era are not being lazy this week it might come by sat coz it was dispatched today.

stargirl1 · 06-10-2009, 21:06

Typical Amazon.

My CD will not be dispatched until the 12th. Oh well, just have to download it as well.

Patrick2772 · 07-10-2009, 13:24

I'm gonna get the physical CD simply for the Flo-Rida-less version and Dangerous, which sounds immense!

05-10-2009, 19:32	#2
Arsene wenger Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arsene ALLENATION Services: Vote For The Worst: Vote Lloyd Daniels Posts: 2,738 Blog Entries: 2	Lol. this thread has finally reached P.2. I'm still pissed at the cd cover. How can the single cover be BETTER than the actual album cover? I saw a perfectly nice picture of alex on the beach from a shoot that could be used.

05-10-2009, 19:49	#3
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Services: Mariah and Alexandra!!!! Stacey or Jamie FTW Posts: 3,921	Yeah we are onto part 2 finally lol

05-10-2009, 20:03	#5
Arsene wenger Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arsene ALLENATION Services: Vote For The Worst: Vote Lloyd Daniels Posts: 2,738 Blog Entries: 2	Yes. You mean to say D&G didn't take any other pics? Even the outtakes were better pics than the cover.

05-10-2009, 20:41	#6
stargirl1 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,633	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9PpG6LiAdA Full demo for 'All Night Long' - not great quality, but I think Alex will kill the vocals on this song. It looks like it will be one of the highlights. And have come to the conclusion that even if she doesn't get the number one single she will probably get the number 1 album, which I would prefer tbh.

05-10-2009, 20:44	#8
Arsene wenger Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arsene ALLENATION Services: Vote For The Worst: Vote Lloyd Daniels Posts: 2,738 Blog Entries: 2	I like it but in Alex's version it doesn't sound like she is doing anything with the chorus whereas this demo girls is. And you don't want the deo girl's version shitting on yours.... I hope I'm wrong.

06-10-2009, 09:39	#10
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Services: Mariah and Alexandra!!!! Stacey or Jamie FTW Posts: 3,921	I think if the nothing but the girl demo was sung by a female I would be feeling it a lot more than I am now. I actually liked the sample with alex's voice but in general I'm more partial to female voices. I've heard demos for other female artists sung by males and didn't like the song but ended up liking it when I heard the final version. I like the all night long demo and actually prefer alex's first chorus. You can't particularly hear alex's voice but it sounds stronger than the demo girls chorus which sounds much lighter and thinner to me. By the way the album is now available for pre-order on iTunes and a 14th track is listed called it's over you can listen to a preview of it on iTunes.

06-10-2009, 15:46	#15
stargirl1 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,633	http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage...t-VIP-gig.html Chance to win tickets to see Alex perform material from the album just before it is released.

06-10-2009, 16:38	#17
myoldmate Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Near Swaffham, Norfolk. Services: Terrestrial & Freeview and soon Freesat. Posts: 1,050	Nice moment between Alex, Cheryl and Dannii at the POB awards last night. There really does seem to be a genuine bond with Alex and Cheryl. http://www.3am.co.uk/cheryl-and-alex...oing-it/18449/

06-10-2009, 16:41	#18
Arsene wenger Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arsene ALLENATION Services: Vote For The Worst: Vote Lloyd Daniels Posts: 2,738 Blog Entries: 2	excellent! I'll be entering. It's unlikely the sun onliners will be there as they don't seem to like her.

06-10-2009, 16:53	#20
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Services: Mariah and Alexandra!!!! Stacey or Jamie FTW Posts: 3,921	Aww Cheryl's such a sweetheart, it's a shame her music isnt that good but she's such a nice lady.

06-10-2009, 20:21	#21
stargirl1 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,633	Amazon have the B-side to Bad Boys as the Flo-Ridaless version, and a song called 'Dangerous'. Was hoping for 'Perfect', but perhaps that will be for the future.

06-10-2009, 20:26	#22
Arsene wenger Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Arsene ALLENATION Services: Vote For The Worst: Vote Lloyd Daniels Posts: 2,738 Blog Entries: 2	No I like dangerous. We have yet to hear it.

06-10-2009, 20:49	#23
Anika Hanson Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: UK Services: Mariah and Alexandra!!!! Stacey or Jamie FTW Posts: 3,921	Yep I like the fact that we are getting a new song and also the rap-free version of bad boys. Cant wait till it comes now. Hopefully if the postmen in my era are not being lazy this week it might come by sat coz it was dispatched today.

06-10-2009, 21:06	#24
stargirl1 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 1,633	Typical Amazon. My CD will not be dispatched until the 12th. Oh well, just have to download it as well.

07-10-2009, 13:24	#25
Patrick2772 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,576	I'm gonna get the physical CD simply for the Flo-Rida-less version and Dangerous, which sounds immense!