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Review: Edward Bell – Where We've Been [Single]

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Review: Edward Bell – Where We've Been [Single]

Self released // 'The competency of this little ditty unfortunately seems far outweighed by completely forgettable lyrics'

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Last Edited by: Chris MUG5 Maguire September 20th, 2012.
I got sent this single to have a listen to and give my (*educated / uneducated / shitty / frivolous / learned) opinion.*delete as applicable Master Edward Bell took a little bit of tracking down on the old t'interweb, eventually stumbling upon his Myspace I found the following...
“Edward Bell was a chorister at Windsor Castle as a child. He once told the Queen a joke. Gutsy move. Starting to write his own music at the tender age of 15, Edward uploaded his music to www.slicethepie.com's competition to win a £15 000 album deal and won it. He has spent months and months recording the album, and hopes to share it with you soon...”
15 Grand you say? Well in that case this music of his must be something special, yes? It surely must have something different to the chart pop fodder we are fed on a weekly basis, yes?

Sorry, No.

Listen // 'Where We've Been (Promo)'



There is no denying that Edward Bell has a vocal talent, and a great instrument playing ability too. However if 'Where We've Been' is any kind of yard stick, then passion and a certain, dare I say, X-factor just seems to be missing in the mix. What we get instead is 'middle of the road' piano led pop, albeit competently produced pop with soaring strings and faultless vocals.

The competency of this little ditty unfortunately seems far outweighed by completely forgettable lyrics however, and the disheartening fact this could be one of a number of bands / artists that already exists. Take your pick from The Script, The Fray, Keane or Maroon 5.

Spend that £15,000 quick lad, before slicethepie ask for it back!

'Where We've Been' is out now.

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