Save Yourself [Extra tracks, Import]

Speedway | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 8, 2004)
• Original Release Date: 2004
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Extra tracks, Import
• Label: EMI Import
• Copy Protected
• ASIN: B0001D0GIM
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,704 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Juggernaut

2. In & Out

3. Cant Turn Back

4. Overdrive

5. Talk To Me

6. Please

7. Seven Nights

8. Thinking About You Lately

9. Save Yourself

10. Walk On By

11. Last Surprise

12. All That Matters

13. Always Here

14. Genie In A Bottle (Bonus Track)

Editorial Reviews

Fronted by gorgeous pop-nymph Jill Jackson, Speedway are the latest must-hear act from Scotland. Essentially a duo (keyboardist & drummer Jim Duguid co-writes all the songs with Jackson) the band have been augmented by Dan Sells (guitar) & Tom Swann (bass) for their live sound - creating a traditional female-fronted band dynamic that should see them mentioned in the same breathe as the Pretenders & the Eurythmics before too long. Their debut album is jam-packed with cracking pop-rock anthems that will form the ideal backdrop to rom-coms & girlie dramas throughout 2004. Second single 'Can't Turn Back' is a hustling American-style rocker reminiscent of Alannah Myles whilst 'Thinking About You Lately' recalls the dizzy brilliance of Texas. Elsewhere 'Walk On By' is epic romanticism & 'Always Here' is a requisite slow closer. A magnificent album that shocks with its maturity, composure & downright rockingness. Speedway are on the fast track to success. Asian edition of 2004 album features 14 tracks including 1 bonus track 'Genie In A Bottle' (Christina Aguilera cover). Copy Controlled. Universal.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Delicious British pop rock band - pure catchy danceable fun!, September 26, 2005

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deepbluesky (London, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Save Yourself (Audio CD)

Do you like Blondie, The Pretenders, or the Scottish band Texas? So how would you feel about a rocking guitar band fronted by a stunning nymph with the looks, the style, the attitude and - above all - the *voice* that can reduce you to putty? If you appreciate Sharleen Spiteri-style vocals and tomboyish swagger, and you understand the rare delight of sparkling pop melodies, then it's about time you made the acquaintance of Jill Jackson and Speedway.

Believe me, most bands would be thrilled to have written any one of these pop gems, let alone an album full. There were apparently several reasons why Save Yourself didn't become a huge commercial success in the UK. Firstly Speedway were signed to the wrong record label, who made them tour as a support act for the boy band Blue. Secondly the album opens with the only disappointing song, Juggernaut. If you listen to the sample tracks, please ignore Juggernaut! And heaven only knows why the record company insisted they release a cover song, Genie in a Bottle, as a single. Every other original song on the album is irresistably catchy. My personal favourites are Talk To Me, Seven Nights, Save Yourself, Walk on By, Last Surprise and Always Here.

This album can get anyone up and dancing, I guarantee it, and Jill Jackson's voice can only be described as gorgeous. If I haven't said enough already, then maybe you're looking for an album by a boy band? :)

4.0 out of 5 stars Great New Music From Scotland, March 17, 2006

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Fabio A. L. Pina - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Save Yourself (Audio CD)

I was in Glasgow watching TV an saw a Video Clip with that gorgeous blod and a sound version of gennie in the bottle. I liked a lot, and asked for the CD, which is really a good novelty for those who like females singers' R&R bands

5.0 out of 5 stars Speedway's the new rock!, December 4, 2004

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Charisma - See all my reviews

This review is from: Save Yourself (Audio CD)

Speedway's really great. Their debut single - Christina Aguilera's Genie in a Bottle - really rocks. I fell in love with Speedway's music just from that song alone; imagine the rest of the songs in that album. Their songs are different and really catchy. Each individual song is superb. I have no favourites. No, let me correct that. I have my favourites - All the songs in Speedway's debut album are my favourites! This is a really must-buy album, if you ask me. The singer, Jill Jackson, has really a great voice. I have become a great fan of Speedway. Get the album! Or you'll regret it for sure...