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| We get first listen to Darius dazzling debut CD Dive In DARIUS DANESH is on track to achieve his dream of having a platinum album by the time he's 30 with the release of his impressive debut CD Dive In. 192 has been given an exclusive preview of the album, which hits the shops on December 2. Among the 12 tracks are Darius' debut single Colourblind as well as his new single Rushes, which he showcased at this week's Smash Hits tour in Glasgow. The 21-year-old star, originally of Bearsden, near Glasgow, is justifiably proud of the album, which he recorded in London and Los Angeles. He said: "It has been a labour of love for me. I have learned a lot from being in the studio with such talented people and the whole thing has been a blast. "I feel that this has been my best opportunity to express myself yet. "I have favourites on the album, but all the songs are my babies. They're all very precious to me." Darius has come a long way from the early days when he was the stand- out wannabe on the first series of Popstars. Since then, he has become one of the nation's best-loved singers, having topped the charts with Colourblind. His new status was confirmed last night as he was due to pick up a prestigious Tartan Clef Award for Best Newcomer from the Nordoff- Robbins music charity. Also credited in the annual honours are legendary Scots songwriter Frankie Miller with a Lifetime Achievement award and Glaswegian Craig Armstrong - writer of the Moulin Rouge soundtrack - who scooped the Best Composer gong. Darius said: "I'm really honoured. I'm a different person now to the old Darius. So much has happened to me that I don't even recognise the old me. I have grown up. I'm older and wiser." Here's our track-by-track rundown of Dive In: 1. COLOURBLIND: Darius' chart-topper spent two weeks at No1. It remains fresh and kicks off the album with a familiar favourite. (9/10) 2. RUSHES: The next single continues where Colourblind left off. Darius' confidence is obviously on a high and his voice is in superb shape. (9/10) 3. INCREDIBLE: The song Darius unveiled live earlier this week is an uplifting anthem to a mystery girlfriend and brims with optimism. (8/10) 4. GIRL IN THE MOON: A great Beatles-style pop song. (9/10) 5. I'M NOT BUYING: There's a lot of love in the album and Darius' lyrics prove it. (6/10) 6. DIVE IN: The album's title track has a summer feel. A potential single. (9/10) 7. I GOTTA KNOW TONIGHT: Darius cranks up the romance as he sings, "I feel naked in your eyes, I'm out of control like I'm free-wheeling." (10/10) 8. SLIDING DOORS: Would suit a gigantic dance mix. Another chance for Darius to show off his vocal talent with this big uptempo sound. (8/10) 9. SIMPLE LIKE THE TRUTH: A touching ballad as Darius shows off his tender side by lowering the tempo. (8/10) 10. BETTER THAN THAT: Probably the weakest track on the album, but by no means a filler. (6/10) 11. MOCKINGBIRD: Sweeping guitars and Darius' ode to unrequited love this time. Superb pop song. (9/10) 12. MERCURY RISING: A Sixties-style chillout track, this one shows Darius' versatility. It's a classic. (10/10) Thankyou to The Daily Record for the story |
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