Westlife Album: “World of Our Own [Bonus Tracks]”

I wish Americans would wake up and discover this fab group who are popular all over the world except here in America. Westlife made a low-key debut with their ballad-filled first album four years ago, but with this, their third album, Westlife really stretches out and discovers uptempo numbers that still capture the pure craft of their earlier hits. Listen to their self-penned single "Bop Bop Baby," the killer remake of Billy Joel's "Uptown Girl," the awesome single "When You're Lookin' Like That," or the incredibly catchy "World Of Our Own." With this album, Westlife stretches out and actually gets better in developing their overall sound, embracing anthemic ballads like "I Wanna Grow Old With You" (which is a perfect wedding song), to heavy R&B grooves with "Imaginary Diva." They sound effortless on each cut, blending powerful lead vocals (shared between three of the members), and solid harmony backgrounds. This is great music! Check it out!

A couple of years ago (before the USA release) I was fortunate enough to pick up Westlife's first CD while spending some time in London. That CD has remained one of my favorites since. Coast to Coast quickly became a favorite as well. I just recently purchased World of Our Own while in Sydney and really did not expect that this release could improve upon the prior ones. I am glad that World of Our Own did not meet my expectations, but shattered them. This CD is awesome. Sure, it's pure pop, but it's perfect pop. These boys really have hit the perfect "boy band" formula and just continue to perfect what they are good at. Can't wait until the next one. Too bad most of the USA is missing this. Oh well, their loss....

For a music crazy guy like me, Westlife is jus' 1 of the many bands that I admire. But this album of their's - World Of Our Own, is truly spectacular. It stands out for its length, quality and the song selection. Some songs like 'Love Crime', 'World Of Our Own', 'Angel' and 'Bop Bop Baby' just stand out from the rest - they are AWESOME!

But overall, I'd just like to congratulate all you guys - Shane, Bryan, Nicky, Kian and Mark (WESTLIFE - in all), for a job well done!

I never heard of Westlife until I went to the Philippines in 2000. My 14 year old niece saw their concert and she has all of their CD's and avcd's. I listened to this WOOO CD and my gosh! It moved me a lot! Come hail or high waters, I had to have a copy for myself. I love all the 17 songs in this CD, you can tell that great care in choosing the songs and professionalism was poured into this project, and oh, the video is just awesome! For all of you who are hopelessly romantic, get this cd, it is worth every penny. Each song touches and moves you differently. With their soothing voices and the wholesome lyrics you would not be afraid if your teenagers will idolize Westlife( by the way, they are in the Guinness Book of Records). Come and join the experience, buy yourselves a copy! You will not regret it! Go Westlife! Conquer the US OF A! as you have conquered all of Asia and Europe!

16 of the 17 songs on this album are absolute keepers. Imaginary Diva I didn't like at all, but others might find it enjoyable. It is a major departure from the boys normal musical style. The other 16 songs are great. I Want To Grow Old With You is hauntingly beautiful and romantic beyond belief. Every song has great lyrics, great harmonies, great arrangements. If you are a Westlife Fan, buy this, listen to this, and fall in love with their music all over again.