Officially the "last" album before their first hiatus. Safe and Beautiful Tonight . The FLAC version shows incredible vocal intimacy. The mic noises—breaths, slight mouth noises—add a human element that lossy codecs try to "smooth" over.
The journey began in Sligo and Dublin, Ireland, where schoolmates Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, and Kian Egan teamed up with Nicky Byrne and Brian McFadden. Managed by Louis Walsh and co-managed early on by Ronan Keating, they redefined the "boy band" sound with soaring harmonies and polished ballads. Westlife - Album Discography FLAC