The Reason 4 - Take It All

When it comes to that grand old favourite of British TV viewers, the X Factor, we'll always have our own personal favourites each year.

Sure, we get behind those that do well and win that dazzling record contract, but there are always those moments too where we wish we could put ourselves on the judging panel and champion a few of our own personal favourites too.

If you think back to last year's show, there was one act that everyone on Twitter was really buzzing about - The Reason 4.

Their soulful re-envisioning of Cheryl Cole's Fight For This Love went down a treat, seeing them through to the judges houses stage of the competition. Sadly, the band's X Factor journey ended there, but the their story does not.

Because The Reason 4 - comprised of Glenn, Scott, Marc and Nathan - are back, and with a rather good debut single too. Take It All is a real recapturing of the classic boyband sound that seems so absent on the airwaves these days. With its gentle piano opening leading into a big, epic chorus, it feels very reminiscent of Blue.

Add in some suitably uplifting lyrics, 'Don't stop ever believing / keep on dreaming / got to be strong', and you're well on your way to a real pop gem.

With a satisfying crunch of guitar in the track's background as well some lovely vocal harmonies, Take It All feels refreshingly classy - testament to the production duties of Eliot Kennedy; an experienced hand when it comes to pop groups.

For these four Southampton builders, there's a real sense of comradeship that comes across in the song, a real pride in realising their dreams. Indeed, Take It All is almost the kind of track you wish the actual X Factor winner would release, instead of some hastily bashed out cover version. A very impressive debut.

Take It All is released on the 7th August. The band's album Crying Out Loud follows in October.