Critical reception Bleeding Love

critics noted similarities between lewis s vocals , of mariah carey

bleeding love received critical acclaim music critics. showbiz spy described song emotionally fuelled , , opined, track showcases leona s impressive vocal prowess , moment opens mouth instantly reminded amazing voice, capable of heart stopping intensity , playful light touch . digital spy s review of song gave 4 stars out of five, saying best single released x factor star , , describing brilliantly smart pop record, managing offer lovelorn balladry lewis s x factor fans no doubt craving, while suggesting hint of street cred in form of beefy, vaguely modish beats . came second in digital spy s top 20 singles of 2007 announced on 31 december.

however, bbc america s reviewer expressed inventive percussion can t stop bleeding love sounding dated, filler on long-lost, late 90s mariah carey album. s 1 of mid-tempo numbers – slow club, fast foxtrot. actually, marching band drum beat, sounds gwen stefani s hollaback girl ballad can. critic continues say, on positive: lewis wisely restrains vocals, never devolving vocal acrobatics have historically plagued christina aguilera. billboard s review singles review editor chuck taylor bleeding love , first ahead of song s release in united states, stated colossal , timeless debut , going on not one-listen harmonic show-stopper, hip, soulful, beat-rippling , undeniable vocal tour de force . village voice described song devised emo-pop machine ... old mariah jealous right .

accolades

bleeding love has earned lewis numerous awards , nominations. in december 2007, bleeding love won record of year , award best track in virgin media music awards 2007. in january 2008, song nominated british single award @ 2008 brit awards. although award won take s shine , announced bleeding love had received second highest number of public votes. massive success of bleeding love earned lewis music award @ britain s best 2008, aired on itv1 on friday 23 may 2008. on 3 december 2008, song nominated record of year , best female pop vocal performance @ 51st annual grammy awards, lost alison krauss , robert plant s please read letter , adele s chasing pavements , respectively. rolling stone magazine ranked song 25th in list of 100 best singles of 2008. in april 2009, tedder , mccartney awarded song of year award @ 26th annual ascap pop music awards writing bleeding love . in september 2011, bleeding love ranked number 67 vh1 on list 100 greatest songs of 00s.