Unlimited Streaming
Listen to this album in high quality now on our apps
Start my trial period and start listening to this albumEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
SubscribeEnjoy this album on Qobuz apps with your subscription
Digital Download
Purchase and download this album in a wide variety of formats depending on your needs.
Echoing Professor Green's career trajectory, Elliot John Gleave, aka Example, signed to Mike Skinner's The Beats label four years ago without much success, but has recently become a constant fixture in the U.K. charts thanks to a more commercial, dysfunctional electro-pop sound. Example's unique selling point, however, is that like a British version of Drake, he is both an established MC and a talented vocalist, two skills he gets to showcase on the huge pop choruses of singles like the punchy "Last Ones Standing," the Sub-Focus-produced "Kickstarts," and the infectious title track. But whereas many dance albums are prone to rehashing the big hits, or self-indulgent knob-twiddling, Won't Go Quietly, which attempts to adhere to the all killer-no filler formula, is littered with potential future singles, produced by the cream of British dance music. Mercury Prize-nominee MJ Cole eschews his signature garage sound for the Specials-esque pizzicato string-led "Something in the Water"; the in-demand Calvin Harris lends his trademark electronic bleeps to the '70s funk-disco of "Time Machine"; while "Sick Note," a bass-heavy party anthem which heavily borrows from No Doubt's "Hella Good," is produced by drum'n'bass maestros Chase and Status. This commercial hip-pop sound dominates the album, but there are a few darker moments which hark back to his more underground beginnings. "Hooligans," with its frenetic rhythms, techno guitars, and wailing sirens, is reminiscent of Dizzee Rascal's "Bonkers," the fuzzy synths and dirty basslines of "Dirty Face" is minimal electro with shades of Mr Oizo's Flat Beat, while "Won't Believe the Fools" and "Two Lives" are both Magnetic Man-style, piano-led dubstep. However, the album's highlight, "Millionaires," is certainly its most radio-friendly, a reflective acoustic ballad which owes more than just a nod to former label boss the Streets' number one "Dry Your Eyes." Echoing the joie de vivre of early Basement Jaxx, Won't Go Quietly is an inventive, confident, and exuberant collection of dance-pop songs which prove the change in direction was certainly a smart move.
© Jon O'Brien /TiVo
You are currently listening to samples.
Listen to over 100 million songs with an unlimited streaming plan.
Listen to this playlist and more than 100 million songs with our unlimited streaming plans.
From kr124,99/month
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - A. Smith, Lyricist - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist - The Fearless, Producer - M.Furmidge., Lyricist
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Alex Smith, Lyricist - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist - The Fearless, Producer - F. Lendrum, Lyricist
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Alex Smith, Lyricist - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist - The Fearless, Producer
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - C.Harris, Lyricist - Calvin Harris., Producer - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist - M.Coleman., Lyricist - Mj Cole At Box Clever Studios, London., Producer
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Alex Smith, Lyricist - Björn Yttling, Lyricist - Björn Yttling, Producer - Daniel Keyes, Lyricist - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - A. Smith, Lyricist - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist - The Fearless, Producer
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Composer, Lyricist, Main Artist - E. Mughal, Composer, Lyricist - P. Hjelm, Composer, Lyricist
(P) 2010 Just Music
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist - N. Douwma aka Sub Focus, Producer - Nicolaas Douwma, Lyricist
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Chase & Status Aka Will Kennard And Saul Milton., Producer - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist - S.Milton., Lyricist - W.Kennard, Lyricist
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Bart B More., Lyricist, Producer - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Don Diablo, Associated Performer, Main Artist, Producer - Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - Don Diablo & Example, Associated Performer - Elliot Gleave, Composer, Lyricist - Don Schipper, Composer, Lyricist - VIP, Re-Mixer
(P) 2010 Data Records / Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - A.Walder, Lyricist - Adam Funkagenda Walder On Behalf Of Sylo Management Ltd., Producer - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Example, Associated Performer, Main Artist - D. Stewart, Lyricist - Elliot Gleave, Lyricist - J. Harvey., Lyricist - S. Wire, Lyricist - Wire Aka Samuel Wire., Producer
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Limited
Album review
Echoing Professor Green's career trajectory, Elliot John Gleave, aka Example, signed to Mike Skinner's The Beats label four years ago without much success, but has recently become a constant fixture in the U.K. charts thanks to a more commercial, dysfunctional electro-pop sound. Example's unique selling point, however, is that like a British version of Drake, he is both an established MC and a talented vocalist, two skills he gets to showcase on the huge pop choruses of singles like the punchy "Last Ones Standing," the Sub-Focus-produced "Kickstarts," and the infectious title track. But whereas many dance albums are prone to rehashing the big hits, or self-indulgent knob-twiddling, Won't Go Quietly, which attempts to adhere to the all killer-no filler formula, is littered with potential future singles, produced by the cream of British dance music. Mercury Prize-nominee MJ Cole eschews his signature garage sound for the Specials-esque pizzicato string-led "Something in the Water"; the in-demand Calvin Harris lends his trademark electronic bleeps to the '70s funk-disco of "Time Machine"; while "Sick Note," a bass-heavy party anthem which heavily borrows from No Doubt's "Hella Good," is produced by drum'n'bass maestros Chase and Status. This commercial hip-pop sound dominates the album, but there are a few darker moments which hark back to his more underground beginnings. "Hooligans," with its frenetic rhythms, techno guitars, and wailing sirens, is reminiscent of Dizzee Rascal's "Bonkers," the fuzzy synths and dirty basslines of "Dirty Face" is minimal electro with shades of Mr Oizo's Flat Beat, while "Won't Believe the Fools" and "Two Lives" are both Magnetic Man-style, piano-led dubstep. However, the album's highlight, "Millionaires," is certainly its most radio-friendly, a reflective acoustic ballad which owes more than just a nod to former label boss the Streets' number one "Dry Your Eyes." Echoing the joie de vivre of early Basement Jaxx, Won't Go Quietly is an inventive, confident, and exuberant collection of dance-pop songs which prove the change in direction was certainly a smart move.
© Jon O'Brien /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 14 track(s)
- Total length: 00:51:31
- Main artists: Example
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Ministry of Sound Recordings
- Genre: Electronic Dance
(P) 2010 Data Records|Ministry of Sound Recordings Ltd
Improve album informationWhy buy on Qobuz...
-
Stream or download your music
Buy an album or an individual track. Or listen to our entire catalogue with our high-quality unlimited streaming subscriptions.
-
Zero DRM
The downloaded files belong to you, without any usage limit. You can download them as many times as you like.
-
Choose the format best suited for you
Download your purchases in a wide variety of formats (FLAC, ALAC, WAV, AIFF...) depending on your needs.
-
Listen to your purchases on our apps
Download the Qobuz apps for smartphones, tablets and computers, and listen to your purchases wherever you go.