Natasha seems to have inheirited her brother's fondness for making very diverse albums. Individually the album contains some great tracks that showcase her unique vocal talent and songwriting ability, but as an album at times it doesn't quite bond. Despite this, I would recommend it, as this album is a more of a grower than an instant hit and rewards you for investing more listening time into it. Plus, the track "Bruise Easily" is worth the price of the album alone.
1. These Words - Unless you've been permanently wearing earplugs for the last couple of months, you'll be familiar with this track. Very catchy and ingenius lyrics that hook you right in and get you singing along. A great start to the album.
2. Single - The first single that she released. In a similar mode to the first track. Goes straight for the jugular with it's lyrics and fucky beats.
3. I'm a Bomb - A slight change of direction here as Natasha moves into the kind of territory previously occupied by Pink - both lyrically and musically. Great baseline but the lyrics feel a little contrived.
4. Unwritten - The new single. Another change of direction and a little more easy on the ear. Uses a simple repeating melody throught the verses to good effect. Catchy chorus and destined for the top 3.
5. Bruise Easily - The stand out track. A much more mature downbeat sound, deeper lyrics and a beautiful sweeping chorus. Should be released as a single but probably never will be.
6. If You're Gonna - Uptempo, designed to be played loud. Lyrics are a little contrived again but you've got to respect anyone that can get 'chihuahua' into a song!
7. Silent Movie - Change of tempo again. Lyrically back on form but the music doesn't do it justice and it ends up sounding very bland and instantly forgettable.
8. We're All Mad - Again, great lyrics but a bit bland. The music hooks you in from the beginning but the chorus fails to build on this and it fails to hold interest.
9. Frogs and Princes - Takes a leaf out of her brother's book for this garage inspired track. Two-step beat mixed with violins and a chorus that grabs and holds you, despite the predictable lyrics.
10. Drop Me in the Middle - A collaboration with Bizarre from D12. A much more R'n'B feel to this, as you would imagine. The verses build up promise but again, the chorus is bland.
11. Wild Horses - A radical change of tempo for this piano-led track. Showcases her vocal ability to the max and is the perfect song to have on over a candle-lit dinner.
12. Size Matters - Funky beats are back for this one. Sounds a bit Rachel Stevens but catchy enough. I'm not sure that the rap/talking is really necessary though.
13. Peace of Me - Back to the piano for this one but it's not what you expect. After a quiet intro it transforms into a rocky chorus that grabs your attention instantly. Almost sounds like Evanescence at times.
Extra Track - Perfect Day - A great little acoustic number to finish the album on. Personally I would like to hear more of this style from her in future.
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I would describe all the songs in the way you have. This is a brilliant album with lots of different tempo's!
Soho_Black 30.10.2004 19:16
She got chihuahua as a lyric? Cool! I once heard a band get "hyperventilating" into a rock song, which is pretty good, too! I quite liked the first two singles, but I've not heard the new one. If I like that, I may well invest.
purplelynne 27.10.2004 20:46
This sounds like a good album, I really like single and these words, so I'm sure I'd like this album. Lynne x
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