Cross My Heart and Hope To Fly

[Darren]

Cross My Heart and Hope To Fly
Review

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1 Review by the Panel

By Luke Beardsworth

Initial waves of doubt crashed against me when I first heard this song. The main concern was the "ooo"'s and the claps, and I did wonder if it was a little too arena for them. The claps were done fine so they've grown on me, but the opening "ooo"'s left something to be desired. Then I wonder if Liams vocals are working with this sort of production (I wouldnt call it overproduction but it is certainly moreso than anything on St. Jude) and though it took a few listens to get used to it, I definitely think they do. The lyrics are great as you would expect from Liam, and it has a very big chorus that is made for singalongs. Fans of the band have always sang along almost word for word when I have been there so this should go down well and make it a good live track. Final word though; this is a brave step into new territory for the Courteeners and something not enough of their contemporarys or influences have tried, and for this I applaud them. That being said, if this isnt one of the weaker tracks on the album, I'll be disappointed.

[mc18988]

bar has been raised but hopefully goes further then?

really will be a tune for the live set

good write up man

[dontask]

yeah, after hearing sycophant and more than a weekend i think i expected more from this.

[Sean]

i love it. think it's better than anything i've ever heard by them.

[timestealer]

And The Courteeners have never done sth like "Cross My Heart..." and it's the best thing they've ever wrote I think ^^

[Pete]

In no way is it the best thing Liam has ever wrote.

Although, it's a proper tune and everyone on here probably learned the words in the first night it was released for download...

[Darren]

Like you say, not the best song he's ever written but everything fits in perfectly, I think the production makes it a cracking tune!
When the guitar kicks in after about the first minute the shivers down my spine kick in til the end... a great feeling

After listening to the version from Warrington it shows that it'll be a top addition to the set.