Blue's brand new album 'Heart & Soul' is officially out NOW
Here's everything you need to know: From tour dates to track list
It's all about 'Heart & Soul' for Antony Costa, Duncan James, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe, better known as Blue. The band have been busy in the studio, and have now officially released their sixth studio album, called 'Heart & Soul' - plus they've also announced the exciting news that they're heading on tour!
Blue delighted fans back on 4th October when they released their single, also called 'Heart & Soul', as the lead track from their brand new album. Now, we have nine more tracks to enjoy as the band officially released their sixth studio album on 28th October! Find out everything you need to know about their new music right here, from release dates, to he track list and their upcoming tour.
When did Blue announce their new album?
The boys took to their socials on 11th April to announce their sixth studio album, with a video revealing they've been in the studio and it will have the same name as their upcoming tour, which was rescheduled due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
In the video, Simon said: "We've been in the studio WRITING a brand new album!"
He continued: "And don't forget we're going on tour, and the tour's called 'Heart & Soul' as well, so it ties in together, you're going to NEED the album!"
It's fair to say that fans were excited, with many quick to comment. One wrote: 'Wow....this is really amazing news 👍👍👍 Made my Monday 😊😊😊 Hopefully there will be tour on Asia, maybe??? Really hope, I could meet you again, Dunc 😊😘🤗❤', with another commenting: 'That’s a greaaaat news!! Preordered it ✔️😁'. (sic)
Blue's 'Heart & Soul' album release date:
Blue's sixth and latest album 'Heart & Soul' was announced on 11th April 2022, and was later released on 28th October 2022.
Are Blue going on tour?
Yes! Blue are back with new music and are officially heading on tour, too.
After being forced to reschedule the original gigs, Blue released new 'Heart & Soul' tour dates - check out the new dates below:
December 2022
Cardiff Motorpoint Arena - Sun 4th
Manchester AO Arena - Mon 5th
Leeds First Direct Arena - Wed 7th
Birmingham Resorts World Arena - Fri 9th
Liverpool M&S Bank Arena - Sun 11th
Brighton Centre - Mon 12th
London The O2 - Tue 13th
Bournemouth International Centre - Thu 15th
Nottingham Motorpoint Arena - Fri 16th
Aberdeen P&J Live - Sun 18th
Glasgow OVO Hydro - Mon 19th
Newcastle Utilita Arena - Tue 20th
Buy tickets now to see Blue from Aloud.com
'Heart & Soul' track list:
'Haven't Found You Yet'
'Dance with Me'
'This Could Be Love'
'Let's Get Sad'
'Heart & Soul'
'Man Do'
'Magnetic'
'Gravity'
'Ultraviolet'
'Stop'
Take a look through Blue's biggest songs:
Blue - 'All Rise' (2001)
'All Rise' was Blue's debut song and a Number 4 hit in the UK. It was written by Stargate, who also wrote many of the band's biggest hits between 2001 and 2003.
Watch the music video for 'All Rise' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Too Close' (2001)
Blue followed-up their debut success with 'Too Close', a cover of American R'n'B group Next's 1997 song. 'Too Close' was even more successful than 'All Rise' reaching Number 1 in the UK, as well as being a Top 10 hit in several other countries.
Watch the music video for 'Too Close' on YouTube.
Blue - 'If You Come Back' (2001)
'If You Come Back' was Blue's third single, and another big hit for the band, once again reaching Number 1 in the UK. The song went on to be certified Silver selling over 200,000 copies in the UK.
Watch the music video for 'If You Come Back' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Fly By II' (2002)
'Fly By II' was a remixed version of the band's album track 'Fly By' and became a Top 10 hit for Blue when it was released in 2002.
Watch the music video for 'Fly By II' on YouTube.
Blue - 'One Love' (2002)
'One Love' was Blue's lead single from their second album also called 'One Love'. The song was once again certified Silver and reached Number 3 in the UK.
Watch the music video for 'One Love' on YouTube.
Blue and Elton John - 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word' (2002)
Blue teamed up with Elton John to cover his 1976 song, 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word', in 2002. The song was a chart success for the band going to Number 1 in the UK and a number of other countries.
Watch the music video for 'Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word' on YouTube.
Blue - 'U Make Me Wanna' (2003)
'U Make Me Wanna' was the band's third and final single from their album 'One Love'. Released in 2003, the song reached Number 4 in the UK and was another song produced by Stargate.
Watch the music video for 'U Make Me Wanna' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Guilty' (2003)
Co-written by Take That's Gary Barlow, 'Guilty' was Blue's first song from their third album. The song was a commercial success, reaching Number 2 in the UK.
Watch the music video for 'Guilty' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Breathe Easy' (2004)
'Breathe Easy' was co-written by Lee Ryan and featured on the band's third album. The song was a Top 5 hit for Blue.
The song was also released by Blue in Italian. The Italian version, called 'A chi mi dice' (To Those Who Tell Me), was very successful becoming Italy's best-selling single of 2004.
Watch the music video for 'Breathe Easy' on YouTube.
Watch the music video for 'A chi mi dice' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Bubblin'' (2004)
'Bubblin'' was Blue's last single from their album 'Guilty', as well as the English version, a French version of the song was recorded with French boyband Linkup called 'You and Me Bubblin''.
Watch the music video for 'Bubblin'' on YouTube.
Watch the music video for 'You and Me Bubblin'' on YouTube.
Blue - 'Curtain Falls' (2004)
'Curtain Falls' featured on Blue's greatest hits album 'Best of Blue' and was co-written by the band and Stargate. The song reached Number 4 in the UK and sampled Stevie Wonder's 'Pastime Paradise', which known for being featured in the 1995 hit by Coolio 'Gangsta's Paradise'.
The song was also re-recorded in French, 'Quand le rideau tombe', however the English version was more successful in France.
Watch the music video of 'Curtain Falls' on YouTube.
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