The greatest voice on the planet by my verdict belongs to Anastacia. If you have read my review on Anastacia’s latest album self-titled Anastacia then you would probably guess from that that I am absolutely in love with this wonderful woman. In her latest album we see more of Anastacia's rock voice, however we cannot forget that her voice used to be defined as an R n’ B style voice. No matter what she sings I think that Anastacia can pull it off better than anything that I have ever heard. (P.s if you haven’t read my review on her newest album then please check it out.
The thing that I love about Anastacia is not just her great voice and amazing looks. I am also enthralled by her amazing personality. I have never actually seen or heard an interview either in magazines or on the television that slashes her work, and yet she doesn’t seem bigheaded about it. I think that Anastacia is the queen of modesty and that is such a great thing that an artist can have today, because most seem to think that just because they are famous that they are automatically better than us. But Ani seems to be a person that you could sit down with and have a great personality.
I cannot believe that Anastacia isn’t a bigger artist. In fact it wasn’t until her latest album that she became famous in her native country of America. I think that this is mostly due to the fact that Ani wouldn’t
do anything to boost her career, like getting married twice in 9 months, mentioning no names… Britney.
Well enough about my personal feelings on the great star Anastacia, I better tell you my personal feelings about her album. Well as I mentioned before, Ani’s first two albums, Freak of Nature and Not that Kind focus more on her R n’ B style. I am not really the kind of person that likes R n’ B singers, I know that it is a bit hard to get away from them at the moment because there are so many of them about from both Great Britain and the USA. However, this is an R n’ B album that you can really sit down and listen to.
So what are the songs like?
Track 1 – Freak of nature.
Ani has been compared to black singers such as Alicia Keyes, and I can see where the people that said it are coming from. Her ‘black’ sounding voice is really unbelievable. This track – Freak of Nature – was written not because Ani is a freak, but because her voice is a freaky black voice, trapped inside a white body. This track is amazing. Hence 9/10.
Track 2 – Paid my dues.
This song was a huge success in both the USA and here in Britain. Are you surprised? The words in this song relate to so many problems that people occur throughout their lives. This is probably my favourite song on the album and I love it! Therefore I am going to give it a modest 11/10. (Can I do that???)
Track 3 – Overdue Goodbye.
This is a surprisingly calm song compared to others on this album, and indeed by her standards. The song is still amazing though. I think that it is great that Ani doesn’t just have a loud voice, but is able to control her voice in quiet songs like this. My rating 9/10
Track 4 – You’ll never be Alone.
At first I though that this was the famous Liverpool FC football chant. This song is anything but a chant. Its great lyrics are truly amazing. The song starts off pretty slow, but picks up in no time at all. There is also a great instrumental piece in this song, which I love. Rated by me as 9/10
Track 5 – Some day in your life.
This song has a deceitful start that makes you think that it is going to be a soft ballad like its predecessor You’ll never be Alone. This song is anything but quiet. We get another blast from Ani's strong voice. Another amazing song on what is appearing to be a great album. My rating 10/10.
A great vocal performance again by Ani in yet another ballad. It seems strange to listen to Ani singing a soft ballad after listening to songs like Some day in your Life, but it just proves that Ani has a great range to her singing voice. Another 10/10.
Track 7 – Why’d you lie to Me.
This is a song that most people can relate to. Ani has found out that her lover has just done the dirty on her. He must be a fool! So another strong performance by the queen of relaxed Ani. 9/10.
Track 8 – Don’tcha Wanna.
The albums funky song. I cannot really say that any of the songs on this album are really toe-tapping songs. However, they are all great sing along songs! This sound like a great song to see performed live by Ani. I give this song 9/10.
Track 9 – Secrets.
Yet another Ani ballad on this amazing album. I am really starting to come round to the thought of R n’ B songs. I really like this song and like all of her songs they really have meanings and great lyrics. Performed on top of her great voice this song is a recipe for success. 9/10
Track 10 – Don’t Stop (Doin’ It)
This is the kinda thing that you want a woman like Ani to say to you! This is probably the track on the album that is easiest to dance to. It is also another great sing along song. Co-written by Ani herself, more great vocals and lyrics. 9/10
Track 11 – I dreamed you.
Accompanied by a classical piano, Ani shows us the range of her vocals in this ballad. It is a great song to listen two when you’re down in the dumps. It won’t cheer you up, but it will help your mood. I’m not saying that then song is down in the dumps, I’m just saying that it is a great quiet song. 10/10, because of its appeal to me if I am sad.
Track 12 – Overdue Goodbye (Reprise)
Not really a lot you can say about this song. Other than it is a soulful mix taken from track 3. 9/10.
Well all tracks on this album score a 9/10 or higher by myself. I would give this album a 9/10 if it wasn’t for the great song Paid my Dues. I think that any album with a great song like that would be boosted by its great vocals. This album proves to us all that Ani can pull of any song, whether it is a quiet soulful song or a great rock song that we can hear in her newest album. I really like her style.
It is because the album has a great range of songs, rather than all songs of one type, that really makes the album in my view. Even if, like me you are not the kind of person that enjoys R n’ B songs, I promise you that there is a song on the album that you can enjoy and relate to. I love Anastacia, plain and simple.
Album rating 10/10
Thanks for reading, please check out my OP on the album Anastacia and check back tomorrow because I am planning to review her other album Not that Kind! I will then have all 3 in my OP’s.
Cheers, Uncle Slug :) !
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