CD: Rhydian - Waves

O,dear, what am I suppose to do if I admit I like the song and the video? Does that mean I am not snobbish as the author of the above written peace of art, lol? I am just a normal person who loves a good voice not produced in studio, but given by God and a nice, melodic music which sounds different than all thousands of album which come out every single day. Above song and above voice give that pleasure and it's enough for me and I might even buy the album.

What a dreadful and pompous critique. Rhydian is classically trained, and has a good baritone voice enjoyed by many. If he had not come to light through the x factor you might have an entirely different opinion. I think we are all sick of reality shows, however, it is very snobbish to write a singer off for this reason alone. How strange to end this piece with, "He’s played for the royal family on several occasions, you know". How does this add to the critique, or is it meant to be a rather poor attempt at sarcasm? A rather nasty and small minded review IMO.

Ah, another self obsessed critic, who, in the process of carrying out his janitorial duties for what he believes to be a highly acclaimed part of high societies' reference library, is hoisted by his own petard. This ludicrously inaccurate critique generalises that all who seek fame and fortune via the lucrative reality television market, are nothing more than useless amateurs. Nothing could be further from the truth, and the only useless amateur on show at this moment in time, is the pompous critic, whose article I had the misfortune to read. Not only is Rhydian an amazing talent, but he is also constantly eager to improve and diversify within his field. The fact that there is a rather backhanded mention of the singer's popularity within Royal circles, puts to the sword this extremely lame attempt at belittling one of Britains' rapidly emerging baritones. Fortunately for his vast and ever growing fanbase, Rhydian Roberts is not merely a one-trick pony, as this new album will most certainly indicate, especially to the extreme discomfort of a sneering, jealous and inadequate critical 'arts' writer ......

'Self-obsession' anyone? So he'd 'leave a best friend's wedding to avoid listening to Annie Lennox's 'No More "I love you"s'? Puh-leeze! This is just ill thought-out ranting and not to be confused with a review.

Hmm - as a review I'm afraid the above tells me more about the prejudices of the reviewer than about the merits or otherwise of the singer and the CD. I think that I will make my own mind up.

If you weren't so blatantly against all things X Factor, maybe people would think your review more credible. Oh, and Rhydian never had a carefully rehearsed backstory; he got through the show on pure talent alone. One minute in his presence, singing or talking, i can assure you he would win you over with his charisma and friendliness.

Oh dear! I loved this review - just confirmed what I thought about X Factor - and decided not to touch it with a barge-pole. The I decided to watch the video just for a laugh. My god, I am laughing on the other side of my face now! The song is amazing and Rhydian's voice is to die for. I'm off to look up his other albums. I guess if they've sold hundreds of thousands they must be good. Thanks for the introduction to Rhydian!

Don't know Rhydian at all but I watched the video and it seemed pretty good to me. What's the problem? The review does smack a bit of pop snobbery, which I hate.

Ha ha, Rhydian's press office is out in force. Come on, it's fair comment. It sounds like an awful Eurovision attempt, which is I suppose where X Factor positions itself.

Well. at least I knew who Rhydian is, I have never heard of Thomas H. Green not that that bothers me. I love Rhydians voice, to me he is one of the most accomplished singers ever to come to our attention through the X Factor and I am pleased to hear that he has another album coming out. I loved the video and I shall definately be buying the CD.

You would leave a best friend's wedding just because of a song you don't like? how shallow!! Rhydian has such a unique voice and this album is excellent. The fact that you mentioned he played for the royals makes me think he's worth a lot more than your shallow little brain thinks. Merits in journalism seem to have certainly gone down, or else you wouldn't be qualified to write.

Oh Thomas, what a strange review of Rhydian's new album but I have to thank you for it as I wasn't aware that he was releasing this album - am now off to order my cd - many thanks sweetie x PS. Loved the video of Parade - looks like the Showman is back!

Thomas H Green...would that be green with envy, by any chance?

exactly never heard of thomas 'h' green before,and if he was actually a legitimate music reviewer he would also know 'no more i love you's' was not even annie lennoxs song-she was covering it herself strange 'jealous of rhydians success man'so leave any wedding you please ,no one would notice you were there anyway my love. your opinion means nought,rhydian has a massive fan base and a voice gifted from god-x factor or not.tower of strength does not have the deepest lyrics known to man but who cares when he sounds like that?! clearly your preferences lie with girls aloud as you mentioned,and we all know how arresting their lyrics and performances are.you have done a great job in exposing yourself with you piffy and vitriolic 'review'though-well done ,we have just profiled you as a sad little man who will seek any vehicle to unleash his undersexed existence onto-i dont blame you for hating rhydian as he represents an almighty masculinity with that voice and presence that few men will ever own,in particular yourself and you know it. have a good day! x

really sad great voice for classical like bring him home and that sector sorry rhydain really mad cd go back to what you good at.