British boy band formed in 2000, publicly known members include Lee Ryan, Duncan James, Simon Webbe and Antony Costa. Known for early-2000s pop/R&B hits such as All Rise, One Love and the album Guilty.

Reviews collected on DeBaser are mixed: critics accuse the group of being manufactured and image-driven while some praise the album Guilty and its ballads. Reviews mention collaborations/appearances alongside Elton John; the group's Comic Relief recording of "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" with Elton John is publicly documented. Several reviews reference duets with Stevie Wonder and Angie Stone.

DeBaser reviews show a mixed reception: several critics deride Blue as a manufactured boy band focused on looks, while others praise the album Guilty and its ballads. Reviews mention high-profile collaborations and strong fan enthusiasm among teenage listeners. Overall, opinions range from scathing to celebratory.

For:Fans of early-2000s pop, boy-band nostalgia listeners, and readers curious about pop-era critical debates.

 "Nobody ever speaks well of Blue as they deserve, they made pop but that doesn't mean they should be belittled, I mean they sing well and..."

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 Guilty, the third major album by the Blue. An album that is an absolute must-have, featuring very slow and sweet songs like Guilty or Breathe Easy, songs that convey emotions like few others, but also other very rhythmic and catchy ones like Stand Up.

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