Product Description Leona working with an executive producer for the first time: Fraser T Smith. The pair first met ten years previously when Leona was unknown and recording demos, working hard for that first big break. A decade later and Leona stepped back into the vocal booth in front of Fraser as a global superstar. Sharing a vision and a passion for everything this album should be, Glassheart is an accomplished and passionate follow up to Leona’s previous two studio albums; Sprit and Echo. From the anguished epic opener of "Trouble", the sheer breathtaking beauty of "Fireflies" and the heartbreaking honesty of "Un Love Me", Glassheart is an intimate, inspired album that sees Leona opening up and laying her emotions bare. Along with tracks like "Fingerprint" and "When It Hurts" this album cements her position as one of the greatest vocalists of her generation. In May of this year Leona previewed the edgy "Come Alive" showcasing a different sound and energy that can also be heard on tracks "Glassheart" and "Shake You Up". Another stand out moment is the moody "I To You", an epic and sinister ballad set against a lush sound-bed of strings. Leona's worked alongside some of the best songwriters and producers around, including: Emeli Sande, Naughty Boy, Craze and Hoax, Ina Wroldsen, Bonnie McKee, Kelly Sheehan, Ryan Tedder, Autumn Rowe and Rodney Jerkins. Fraser came on board last year following a recording session that Leona felt exactly captured the spirit and subtleties of Glassheart. He was able to weave a creative thread though the project and help Leona create a bespoke album. Speaking about Fraser’s involvement Leona said, “He’s captured everything so beautifully. He’s so musical and sensitive to what I need as a vocalist.” Review Here’s a game: try and imagine what this Leona Lewis album sounds like, based on your knowledge of her previous work. Finished? Congratulations! You’re absolutely right.After an uncomfortable excursion into happier dance music with Collide – her notably absent single from 2011– Leona is here to restate her core principles. Namely that a) she is always unlucky in love, unless she is swooning in melancholy bliss; b) she is always sad about how things have turned out, even if she is swooning in melancholy bliss; and c) her melancholy bliss is the size of a mountain. A really big one, with a very sharp peak.And of course, this creates a problem for anyone hoping to take her career in new directions. Over the course of these 12 songs there are all sorts of production nods to happier music: the dubstep drop (Glassheart), the ticky breakbeats (Come Alive), the thick shag pile bass on the up-tempo numbers (note: there are no up-tempo numbers, there are only the not-ballads). But sitting on top, as always, is the eternally downcast Leona, the sensitive flower with the elephant bellow.Even on Fireflies, the only chipper-ish moment in the whole collection, she sounds devastated – by beauty, in this case. That’s her natural tone of voice.So of course the songs that tend to fly best, on their own terms at least, are the uncluttered muscle ballads: When It Hurts, Fingerprint, Un Love Me. How very expectable.But then there’s Trouble. It’s the sole song that suggests Leona is an active participant in her own misery, the only song that takes her mournful wail and puts it somewhere new – in this case, a stern lesson in the power politics of a love gone bad, resting on a pillowy base of Massive Attack strings. Taken straight, or with a bitter twist of Childish Gambino, it’s a powerful draft.Four or five more songs like that from contributing writer Emeli Sandé, maybe a collaboration with Jessie Ware, and this would feel like a fresh start. As it is, it’s simply the next Leona Lewis album. --Fraser McAlpine Find more music at the BBC This link will take you off in a new window
P**R
Well worth the wait
I pre-ordered this over a year ago - the release date was put back twice- but it was worth the wait. I was a tad apprehensive, having read mediocre reviews in the press, and been disappointed with her performance on X Factor (is it just me or is the sound quality on that programme always dire?) If you liked the first two albums, I'm sure you will like this one, packed with songs to suit her unique vocal style. No standout or weak tracks for me- they are all good, and that's after just one listen. One other thing worth a mention: if you are of a certain age and put off by references to dub-style, techno etc, don't be - it's all done in the best possible taste!Just looking forward to the tour next May now.
S**T
The comments stating it wasn't as good as spirit or echo but I must say I ...
I read the reviews before I purchase this album and wasn't expecting much from. The comments stating it wasn't as good as spirit or echo but I must say I was pleasantly suprised I listened through the whole album and there are some good songs on there maybe they ain't as popular as the spirit or echo album because this album wasn't promoted properly ? Or promoted enough ?But there are some good song like trouble ,unlove me,fingerprint,when it hurts,But I must say I really do like fireflies I listen to that over and over and over again really good song with a really strong meaning to it and the words
C**N
MUST HAVE!!
I heard that her album had not done as well as she had hoped but trust me when I say that if you listened to this from start to finish it WILL become your most favoure album that will be on repeat for months. I LOVE glassheart.She takes a break from just pop and blends a little more of a dance beat to the background of her songs which gives an up tempo feel to some. There is also a few of the big vocal songs too and my favourite tracks are Glassheart and Fireflies ahhh CHILLS.
T**H
Glassheart (Deluxe Edition) by Leona Lewis
I have been waiting for new material from Leona and I must say Glass Heart just continues to show the most amazing talent Leona has and how she is growing musically in the kind of songs she has in this album. Can't wait for more great stuff from this amazing singer it just shows what dreams are made of and you should never ever give up on your dream. That's why talent shows should be about discovering new talents and the next best artists and not the number of people watching the shows.
C**Y
On time and perfect condition
I personally think that this album is the best she has done .
A**Y
good
nothing to dislike
A**S
Leona Glassheart and heartfelt
Leona delivers yet another strong vocal performance on this must buy album
G**E
dvd
nice dvd, wife loves it, watched it several times, good dealer..
L**E
Leona lewis
Per chi come me è collezionista di cd fisici, e per chi come me è amante di questo genere. Questo disco è un prodotto ben fatto. Io l'ho aggiunto alla mia collezione.
M**N
a disappointment after such a long wait
I have her two previous Cds and have really enjoyed them, therefore I have been waiting patiently for this new CD. I am somewhat disappointed as many of the songs sound the same as others on her other albums. Also in a few of the songs she is difficult to understand so that you have to refer to the album notes to discover what she is singing.
J**L
Piqûre de rappel avant le retour prévu à l'automne 2015
Leona LEWIS devrait revenir, très bientôt, au premier plan (cf. l'album, 'I Am', annoncé pour septembre). Cela ne va pas être si facile tant 'Glassheart' (2012) n'avait pas fait l'unanimité. Les fidèles, dont je suis, persistent à préférer le premier album. Assurément, 'Glassheart' était un disque roboratif (notamment dans sa version "Deluxe") qui ne comportait pas que des titres inoubliables. L'on sait que Leona peut transcender n'importe quoi mais il est préférable qu'elle aille s'employer sur de bonnes chansons pour magnifier les quelques effets gratifiants qu'elle distille à l'envi. De bonnes chansons, il y en a quelques-unes sur cet album que je n'écoute que de loin en loin. Depuis ce 'Glassheart', elle a commis un joli disque de chants de Noël (2013) mais, pour appréhender le prochain retour de la sculpturale diva anglaise, il n'est pas inutile de se faire une piqûre de rappel avec ce 'Glassheart' qui reste un bon disque quand, assurément, il n'est pas le meilleur des trois albums.
S**R
Das beste Album seit es Leona Lewis gibt
Tolle Sängerin, tolle Lieder, einfach nur klasse! Man kann alle Lieder der CD super hören - und die 2. CD der Deluxe-Version hat tolle Akustik-Versionen. Auch "Collide" im Afrojack-Remix ist total hörenswert! Ich LIEBE dieses Album. Würde ich mir glatt kaufen - wenn ich es nicht schon hätte ;-)))))
C**A
Leona Lewis Glassheart
Nettes Pop-Album. Mehr ist es leider nicht. Eine großartige Stimme, die leider zu wenig zur Geltung kommt. Die Tonqualität ist mittelmäßig und leider wie so oft als Einheitsbrei abgemischt, heißt es wird musikalisch kaum aufgelöst, der Synthesizer steht im Vordergrund...schade, hätte diese großartige Stimme verdient!
D**N
Una delicia
El mejor disco de leona
J**A
Very Nice
Being a big fan of Leona Lewis, I was a bit upset to find out she had not released her third album in North America. Hence why I ordered online. When I got it an popped it in, I completely re-fell in love with my favourite singer! I gave it a four stars because it's a great album, but you'll need to let some of the songs to grow on you. Great buy for any Leona Lewis fan!
G**A
Ottimo
Il CD é arrivato nei tempi previsti, l'imballo era integro ed il CD non presenta difetti all'ascolto.Il fatto che sia una versione deluxe lo rende appetibile anche dal punto di vista del costo.
S**O
Buen disco
Si te gusta su música te gustará el disco, sin problemas. En algunas canciones cambia un poco el estilo respecto a los 2 discos anteriores, pero está bien.
T**G
Schön
Schöne CD mit tollen Liedern.. ist ein schönes Geschenk.. (jetzt muss man wieder diese vielen Wörter schreiben.. aber zu einer CD kann man eben nicht mehr sagen)
L**.
Solides Album
Defintiv nicht das beste Album von Leona. Ich mag auch ihre Stimme nicht so gerne, wenn sie technisch unterlegt ist, aber das ist natürlich Geschmackssache. Manche Lieder kann ich aber durchaus Empfehlen, z.B. Come Alive. Aber am besten die Akustik Version :D
P**I
INCREDIBLY UNDERRATED - INCREDIBILMENTE SOTTOVALUTATO
Probabily the best of Leona. Can't explain why it was not succesfulPrababilmente il miglior album di Leona. Non riesco a spigarmi l'insuccesso
M**7
Un gran bel disco!!!
Non ha riscosso i successi commerciali e di critica dei primi due album( Spirit ed Echo) ma se avete amato le note dei dischi precedenti, questo Glassheart non vi deluderà.
A**R
Five Stars
Great cd
S**A
Super!!!
Im Vergleich zu anderen Anbieter ist amazon wirklich der Günstigste . Schnell herunter zu laden, gute Qualität und sofort Verfügbar.
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