Take That is happy to be in the ring. The Economic times, 15.03.2009

by **GaryBarlowIsGod** Tue Mar 24, 2009 9:12 pm

http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/Features/The-Sunday-ET/Consumer-Life/Take-That-is-happy-to-be-in-the-ring/articleshow/4265507.cms

The '90s' heart-throb Take That, after returning to their adoring fan base in 2006, have released their second album The Circus.

They have to their credit a number of songs which can definitely be called evergreen but that was in 1990s. Though one cannot deny that their comeback album Beautiful World too was spectacular after a decade.

The comeback of Garry Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald with Take That was absolutely real in contrast to the Spice Girls’ reunion where one could smell grab-the-money attitude all along. These guys really needed a validation and they have invested earnestly to make sure that they don’t fall short. Maybe Robbie may not feel so smart after all!

Greatest Day surely takes the cake and is easily the best song they have. Julie has excellent catchy chorus which goes sha-la-la-la-la-la I love you and it is certainly expected to be a hit.

It has one of Barlow’s heart-rending melodies. Hello needs some time to settle down into the listeners system, though initially it may not be so likable.

The band shares its album tittle with Britney. But unlike her, Take That gives the impression that they are still happy to be in the ring.

(The writer is singer, composer, musician & songwriter)