Invincible is the second studio album released by English boy band Five. The album was released in the United Kingdom by RCA Records on 8 November 1999, and was later released in the United States on 16 May 2000. The album was executively produced by Simon Cowell and Richard "Biff" Stannard.
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| Released | 8 November 1999 | |||
| Recorded | 1998–1999 | |||
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| Length | 53:13 | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
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| Singles from Invincible | ||||
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Four singles were released from Invincible, including the UK chart-toppers "Keep on Movin'" and "We Will Rock You". During their performance at Rock in Rio 2001, group member Scott Robinson stated that the title track "Invincible" was intended to be released as a single, but they decided against it as they were working on their third album.
The album reached number four on the UK Albums Chart, the lowest-charting original album by the band, although it went on to become their biggest seller in UK, being certified double platinum.
Background
editThe original version of the album, released in November 1999, contains a total of fifteen tracks, including the hidden track, "Inspector Gadget". It also contains the original album version of "We Will Rock You". A limited edition version of the standard album, containing an exclusive photo booklet, birthday calendar and free poster was also made available in certain countries in Europe.[1]
For the album's release stateside in May 2000, the track listing was revised, removing "Mr. Z", "Sunshine" and "Battlestar", remixing "Don't Wanna Let You Go", and adding the track "Don't Fight It Baby", originally contributed by the band for the soundtrack to the film Loser.
The Japanese edition of the album retains the original track listing, but includes the B-side recording "Reminiscing" as a bonus track, and an enhanced section, containing two videos. A special edition of the album was later released in November 2000, featuring a bonus disc, containing five tracks recorded at the Manchester Evening News Arena during the band's Invincible Tour on 26 March 2000. Disc one was also altered, replacing the original version of "We Will Rock You" with the single mix, adding "Don't Fight It Baby"[2] and a remix of "Keep on Movin'" as bonus tracks, and including an enhanced section, containing four music videos.[3]
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| BBC News | Unfavorable[5] |
Peter Fawthrop, from AllMusic, stated that the album is "dizzying, fun, danceable, and all-around glowing."[4] He noted that the group projects a youthful energy, drawing in listeners with their cocky humor and ambition, but also pointed out the "sophomoric lyrics" and sexual themes, which may not resonate with their teenage audience.[4] Fawthrop highlighted the standout tracks "You Make Me a Better Man" and "Mr. Z," praising the latter for its witty and humorous approach.[4] Despite some weaker tracks, he concluded that the album shows the group has potential.[4]
Chris Charles, from BBC News, stated that Invincible by Five starts strong with the infectious track "If Ya Gettin' Down," but quickly falls into typical boy band territory.[5] He criticized songs like "Don't Wanna Let You Go" for trying to sound tough but failing, while the album is largely filled with "sugary nonsense" ballads.[5] Although tracks like "Mr Z" show potential with commendable rapping, Charles argues that Five often revert to clichés, and if they want to be taken seriously, they need to move away from these cheesy lyrics.[5]
Chart performance
editThe album reached number four on the UK Albums Chart, the lowest-charting original album by the band, although it went on to become their biggest seller, being certified double platinum.[6][7] The album also peaked at number 108 on the US Billboard 200.[8]
Track listing
editAll tracks are produced by Julian Gallagher and Richard Stannard except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If Ya Gettin' Down" (lead vocals: Brown, Breen) | 3:00 | ||
| 2. | "Keep on Movin'" (lead vocals: Conlon, Brown, Breen) |
| 3:17 | |
| 3. | "Don't Wanna Let You Go" (lead vocals: Robinson, Brown, Neville) |
| 3:23 | |
| 4. | "We Will Rock You" (lead vocals: Brown, Neville, Breen) |
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| 2:56 |
| 5. | "Two Sides to Every Story" (lead vocals: Robinson, Neville) | Stargate | 3:27 | |
| 6. | "You Make Me a Better Man" (lead vocals: Robinson, Neville) |
| Stargate | 4:18 |
| 7. | "Invincible" (lead vocals: Robinson, Neville) |
| 4:11 | |
| 8. | "It's Alright" (lead vocals: Neville, Robinson, Brown) |
| 4:17 | |
| 9. | "Serious" (lead vocals: Brown, Breen, Robinson) |
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| 3:23 |
| 10. | "How Do Ya Feel" (lead vocals: Brown, Breen, Neville) |
| 3:30 | |
| 11. | "Everyday" (lead vocals: Neville, Brown, Robinson, Breen) |
| 4:19 | |
| 12. | "Mr. Z" (lead vocals: Breen, Brown) |
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| 2:50 |
| 13. | "Sunshine" (lead vocals: Breen, Conlon, Brown) |
| 3:24 | |
| 14. | "Battlestar" (lead vocals: Breen, Brown) |
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| 4:07 |
| 15. | "Inspector Gadget" (hidden track) (lead vocals: Breen, Brown, Conlon) |
| 2:50 | |
| Total length: | 53:13 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16. | "Reminiscing" (lead vocals: Breen, Conlon, Brown) |
| 3:36 |
| 17. | "If Ya Gettin' Down" (video) |
| 3:15 |
| 18. | "Keep on Movin'" (video) |
| 3:11 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If Ya Gettin' Down" |
| 3:00 | |
| 2. | "Keep on Movin'" |
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| 3:17 |
| 3. | "Don't Wanna Let You Go" |
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| 3:23 |
| 4. | "We Will Rock You" (single mix) |
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| 3:08 |
| 5. | "Two Sides to Every Story" |
| Stargate | 3:27 |
| 6. | "You Make Me a Better Man" |
| Stargate | 4:18 |
| 7. | "Invincible" |
| 4:11 | |
| 8. | "It's Alright" |
| 4:17 | |
| 9. | "Serious" |
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| 3:23 |
| 10. | "How Do Ya Feel" |
| 3:30 | |
| 11. | "Everyday" |
| 4:19 | |
| 12. | "Mr. Z" |
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| 2:50 |
| 13. | "Sunshine" |
| 3:24 | |
| 14. | "Battlestar" |
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| 4:07 |
| 15. | "Don't Fight It Baby" (lead vocals: Robinson, Neville, Brown) | Mac | 3:04 | |
| 16. | "Keep on Movin'" (the Five-A-Side mix) |
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| 3:32 |
| 17. | "Inspector Gadget" (hidden track) |
| 2:50 | |
| Total length: | 60:02 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "If Ya Gettin' Down" |
| 3:05 |
| 2. | "Keep on Movin'" |
| 3:40 |
| 3. | "Don't Wanna Let You Go" |
| 2:49 |
| 4. | "Everybody Get Up" |
| 3:22 |
| 5. | "Got the Feelin'" |
| 3:31 |
| 6. | "Keep on Movin'" (live video) |
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| 7. | "We Will Rock You" (music video) |
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| 8. | "Don't Wanna Let You Go" (music video) |
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| 9. | "If Ya Gettin' Down" (music video) |
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| Total length: | 15:27 | ||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Don't Fight It Baby" |
| Mac | 3:04 |
| 2. | "If Ya Gettin' Down" |
| 3:00 | |
| 3. | "Don't Wanna Let You Go" (single edit) |
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| 2:57 |
| 4. | "Two Sides to Every Story" |
| Stargate | 3:27 |
| 5. | "Keep on Movin'" |
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| 3:17 |
| 6. | "We Will Rock You" (original album version) |
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| 2:56 |
| 7. | "You Make Me a Better Man" |
| Stargate | 4:18 |
| 8. | "It's Alright" |
| 4:17 | |
| 9. | "Serious" |
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| 3:23 |
| 10. | "Invincible" |
| 4:11 | |
| 11. | "How Do Ya Feel" |
| 3:30 | |
| 12. | "Everyday" |
| 4:19 | |
| Total length: | 53:13 | |||
Notes
- ^[a] signifies an additional producer
- ^[b] signifies a remixer
- "If Ya Gettin' Down" includes a sample from "Last Night a D.J. Saved My Life", performed by Indeep
- "Battlestar" includes a sample of "Battlestar Galactica", performed by John Williams and The Boston Pops Orchestra
Personnel
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Charts
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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| Argentina (CAPIF)[38] | Gold | 30,000^ |
| Australia (ARIA)[39] | 3× Platinum | 210,000^ |
| Belgium (BEA)[40] | Platinum | 50,000* |
| Brazil (Pro-Música Brasil)[41] | Gold | 100,000[41] |
| Canada (Music Canada)[42] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| Finland | — | 13,150[44] |
| Hungary (MAHASZ)[45] | Gold | |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[46] | Gold | 75,000^ |
| Netherlands (NVPI)[47] | Gold | 50,000^ |
| New Zealand (RMNZ)[48] | Platinum | 15,000^ |
| Sweden (GLF)[49] | Gold | 40,000^ |
| United Kingdom (BPI)[52] | 2× Platinum | 642,243[50][51] |
| Summaries | ||
| Europe (IFPI)[53] | Platinum | 1,000,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
Invincible Tour
editThis section needs additional citations for verification. (April 2017) |
The Invincible Tour was a 2000 concert tour by Five in promotion of the album.
Background
editAlong with the band's native UK, the tour went to Europe, Australasia and—as a foursome—South America, after member Ritchie Neville contracted chickenpox and had to be flown back to England in order to recover.
Concert synopsis
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Set list
editThis set list was played at the Manchester EN Arena on 26 March 2000.[55]
- "Battlestar"
- "Shake"
- "Everybody Get Up"
- "When the Lights Go Out"
- "It's the Things You Do"
- "Got the Feelin'"
- "Until the Time Is Through"
- "Slam Dunk (Da Funk)"
- "If Ya Gettin' Down"
- "Serious"
- "Two Sides to Every Story"
- "Don't Wanna Let You Go"
- "Invincible"
- "Keep On Movin'"
- "We Will Rock You" (Encore)
Tour dates
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