Friday, November 6, 2009

Album Review of "Like it Like That" Artist: Guy Sebastian

There's a lot to like! Says reviewer Bryan Patterson:

I may sue Guy Sebastian. His insanely catchy little track, with its stupidly seductive flute, guitars and choruses, has been playing over and over in my head for days.

In fact, several of the songs from the inaugural Australian Idol winner’s fifth album are addictive enough to qualify as “song worms” (yes, it’s a scientific term for ditties that refuse to leave the head).

Sebastian seems to excel at writing radio friendly pop tunes, but they aren’t all like that.

His big love is for groove-laden classic soul, which he did so well on his commercial and credible offering from 2007, The Memphis Album.

This one is much in the same vein, but based on his original material rather than classic covers.

Is it old-fashioned? A little, but that’s not a bad thing when the music is in the hands of a writer and singer of Sebastian’s calibre.

Happily, Sebastian’s big soul songs have more of an upbeat New York sound than the slick and imposed LA production that seems to be the fate of most Idol winners.

It is now time to forgive and forget that Sebastian had his start in a sometimes exploitative and often tacky TV talent show.

When you’re good – really good – inauspicious starts don’t really matter (after all, Deborah Harry started her career as a Playboy bunny).

Sebastian has paid his dues and finally found his sound. And it’s good music, all written or co-written by the young man.

All to Myself and Attention, with their catchy beats and storming organ and brass sounds, could have come out of the Motown 1960s hit studios. Magic, a duet with the relatively unknown Tarryn Stokes, could have blasted from an English hit-making factory during the same era.

Then there are the modern touches --- a saucy duet called Art of Love with American Idol singer Jordin Sparks, a quirky mix of current styles on Undo and some very nice guitar flourishes from Sebastian’s mate John Mayer.

Naturally, there are some gorgeous ballads. Bring Yourself is the big soul number delivered by a classy singer who knows how to drag emotion from a tune. Otis Redding could not have done better.

Fail to Mention also hits the mark and most fans will like the rather personal closer Perfection, which he wrote for his wife, Julie, and first sang it publicly on their wedding day.

Like it Like That is not perfection, but it’s the best and most cohesive original album that Sebastian has yet delivered. It’s definitely worth hearing, but watch out for those insidious song worms.

Guy Sebastian Links:
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Monday, August 31, 2009

Guy Sebastian's Wednesday 2nd September Sunrise performance and single signing of his new hit single

Come on down to Sunrise at Martin Place, Sydney at 7:40am on to see Guy Sebastian perform his Hit Single "Like It Like That". After the performance, Guy will be signing CDs at the Channel 7 Shop so buy your copy of the brand new single there and Guy will personally sign it on the spot!

LIKE IT LIKE THAT is also available digitally on
Guy Sebastian - Like It Like That (Radio Edit) - Single - Like It Like That



The video clip of "Like it Like That" available from Like It Like That

Other purchase outlets:

Bandit.fm

Big W Entertainment

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Thursday, August 6, 2009

Guy Sebastian's new single "Like it Like That" available NOW in stores and on-line


'Like It Like That' was the #1 most added song to Australian radio last week and was added instantly to playlists across the country! The single hits stores and online Guy Sebastian - Like It Like That (Radio Edit) - Single - Like It Like That this Friday August 7!

'Like It Like That' is a sample of what we can expect from Guy Sebastian's fifth studio album (titled, 'Like It Like That'), due for release on the 9th October 2009. The new album is a collection of original songs influenced by the experience of The Memphis album, and Guy's love of classic soul and R&B music. Guy has collaborated with David Ryan Harris and John Mayer who lends his prowess playing guitar and singing backing vocals on a number of tracks.

'Like It Like That' is available digitally Guy Sebastian - Like It Like That (Radio Edit) - Single - Like It Like That and is in stores NOW!

Source: www.guysebastian.com



The video clip of "Like it Like That" is also available from Like It Like That


Other purchase outlets:

Bandit.fm

Big W Entertainment

Chaos (good for overseas people)

play4me

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Latest Guy Sebastian - NEW Official Video LIKE IT LIKE THAT



Like it Like That is the first single release from Guy Sebastian's fifth studio album "Like It Like That". Recorded over the first six months of 2009 in Los Angeles and New York, the album was produced by David Ryan Harris (John Mayer, Mariah Carey, Neville Brothers), and Fredrick Rodesjo - with John Mayer himself featuring on guitar on a few tracks - "All To Myself", "Fail To Mention" and "Never Be You". The result is an album of true musical depth, an album which perfectly showcases the rare and charismatic talent of one Guy Sebastian. It's all about big sounds, bigger beats, blasting horns and those oh-so-soulful Sebastian vocals. Source: Bandit.fm

Nova Radio Australia have Guy Sebastian's "Like it Like That" as their featured release Nova969 FM Sydney Nova100 FM Melbourne Nova1069 FM Brisbane Nova919 FM Adelaide Nova 937 FM Perth

behind the Scenes Images of the Video Shoot sourced from Guy's Facebook

Featuring Lyndsey Rodrigues and filmed at Sydney's Q Bar





















Guy Sebastian Links:
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Monday, July 13, 2009

Guy Sebastian - Like It Like That - Behind The Scenes - Teaser!

Exclusive footage of the making of the first single off LIKE IT LIKE THAT upcoming album - new original Guy Sebastian music OUT SOON!

Tuesday, May 26, 2009

GUY SEBASTIAN Digital EP Available Everywhere Today!

Features John Mayer and David Ryan Harris on Guitar & Vocals, as well as legendary Soul guitarist and songwriter Steve Cropper who says that "Guy Sebastian is one of the best singers I've ever worked with'. This EP is a selection of tunes from the upcoming US Album Debut "Like it Like That".

Available NOW on myplay and US iTunes

Guy Sebastian Digital EP

Source: GUY SEBASTIAN Digital EP Available Everywhere Today!



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Saturday, March 21, 2009

Preview of Guy Sebastian's new album LIKE IT LIKE THAT

Preview of Guy Sebastian's new album LIKE IT LIKE THAT



3 of the album originals:
Like it Like That
All to Myself
Failed to Mention

John Mayer puts his stamp on
Like It Like That playing guitar and singing backup vocals on a number of tracks including “Failed To Mention,” on which his slinky guitar solo punctuates the seductive chorus and Sebastian’s heavenly falsetto stylings.

Helping Sebastian realize his creative vision is producer David Ryan Harris, who's worked with the likes of John Mayer, Mariah Carey and the Neville Brothers. Harris' meticulous production and impeccable arrangements perfectly capture the impassioned heart and elegant soul of Sebastian's music. “I love classic rock and soul records and those kinds of production were perfectly suited for Guy's music where the lyric and vocal were the most important element,” Harris divulges. “So I wanted to be able to frame Guy's voice and songs in a way where there wasn't a lot of extra fluff." full story



Guy Sebastian Links:
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Friday, January 30, 2009

Guy Sebastian now on Facebook!

Guy will be releasing through Victor/Sony his US Label an album which features the sublime talents of John Mayer who plays guitar and sings on 4 tracks of Guy's self-penned tunes as well as the legendary SOUL guitarist Steve Cropper who plays on all the classic Memphis Soul tracks that make up this unique album. This is Guy's first US release and you can send him words of encouragement and greetings on his new facebook!

here is the link:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Guy-Sebastian/119217905499#

Guy Sebastian Facebook