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Boyzone - Brother

Ronan says this of the album, ‘We are all incredibly proud of this album. It is a whole new sound for us as a band and the feedback so far has been brilliant.

It has given us a new energy and focus and we can't wait for people to hear it. It was the best tribute we could wish for to pay tribute to Steo.’

10th October 2009 saw the world facing the very sad loss of Stephen Gately. As part of the chart-topping band Boyzone, Stephen shared the success of four number one albums, a record-breaking 16 consecutive top five singles and numerous sell-out tours, the last of which was in June 2009.

With work already well underway, the album was put on hold following the tragic passing of Stephen. There were some tough decisions to be made, not least whether this album should ever see the light of day.

They treasured the vocals that Stephen had recorded, making the experience in the studio a hard and troubling time, but one which only served to bring the group even closer together.

The finished product showcases a new sound and direction for the group and takes them down a road that is more heavily driven by rockier pop; anthemic, catchy choruses and huge melodies demonstrate how their sound has grown and progressed, without straying too far for their well established pop roots. The album is produced by Grammy nominated producer, Greg Wells, who has worked with the likes of Katy Perry, OneRepublic, Natasha Bedingfield, Mika and Timbaland.

Upbeat and infectious tracks like Love Is A Hurricane (written by New Radicals front man, Gregg Alexander) sit alongside the soulful Let Your Wall Fall Down and of course the enchanting single, Gave It All Away, which was written by Mika and features some of the last vocals that Stephen ever recorded.

As they step forward after what was a heart-breaking and life-changing year for them, 2010 sees Boyzone at a new beginning; a new chapter in their ongoing journey and a celebration of all that was, and more importantly now, what is to come.