The second single to be released by Leona, this single was the best selling single of 2007, and due to it's international release, was also the best selling single of 2008. It has reached the top spot in an incredible 34 countries - and you can see why. It's a brilliant track, perfectly suited to Leona's voice, but with a tune and a sound that anyone would like. Young and the old alike are bound to enjoy this song, and I think that is what guaranteed its success. It also has a different sound to it - not the usual poppy song you expect from X Factor winners (and losers), but not a huge ballad either. It was a perfectly written single for Leona and I give this song a === 10/10 ===

Whatever It Takes

This song has been released in the United States, but not yet in the UK. It has previously been recorded (and was partly written by) Avril Lavigne (and features on one of Lavigne's albums). A gorgeous ballad, this is sure to be a reasonable success (although I can't see it reaching the No.1 spot in the US or over here in the UK). This is a true ballad - different from the others previously mentioned here in this review. It's soft, and it concentrates on Leona's voice rather than the background music. A good track and beautifully written, but I'm just not sure whether it will attract a wide audience. I think this song will do well in the charts but I can't see the majority of children or young teenagers being too interested. Sure, Leona's album isn't soley directed to this age-group, but it is mostly teenagers who go out and buy music (whether downloaded or bought as a CD). I would give this track an === 8/10 ===

Angel

Here I Am

As with 'Angel', I don't particularly enjoy this track very much. It's not bad, and I'm sure there are millions out there who like it, but I don't think it has the same uniqueness as the tracks 'Bleeding Love' and 'Better In Time'. 'Here I Am' is a good song, but in comparison to the two songs I've just mentioned, I don't think it's very good. I think Leona set herself a very high standard with 'Bleeding Love' and I'm a bit dissappointed with this song. I'm going to give this track a === 4/10 ===

I'm You

The Best You Never Had

I absolutely love this song. I think it's one of the best of the album, along with 'Bleeding Love', 'Better In Time', and 'Take A Bow'. It's a great pop song with an amazing chorus. I think this should be released as it's a great song and sounds like something which would appeal to all audiences. I can imagine teenagers and older people loving this song alike. The background music is catchy, as is the whole song, and it's a personal favourite. I'd give this song a === 9/10 ===

The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face

Footprints In The Sand

OVERALL

Overally, "Spirit" is a fantastic album. There are many excellent songs, and only a couple I'm not so keen on. There is not one song on the album that I really dislike, which is quite rare, as usually with an album there is atleast one or two songs which you will loathe. 'Spirit' has been produced with Leona's audience in mind - it will delight anyone who enjoyed Leona Lewis whilst supporting her in 'The X Factor', as it is a collection of ballads and pop songs with a twist of R&B to it, too.

There is absolutely no doubt Leona is talented - she has an incredible voice - and this album doesn't dissappoint. It's one of my favourite albums of all-time, simply because the songs have been well written and fit Leona's voice perfectly.

Thank you for reading! Sonic4290.