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But luckily there's no sense of the album being rushed out. The Babes continue to work with producer of every self-respecting pop chick, Mr. Luke (Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Lady Sovereign, Katy Perry!), and lesser known (Robyn) producer Klas Ã...hlund. They've described it as being more mature; concentrating on their individual vocals, and indeed it bounds out like a Kate Moss Rimmel ad, all metallic, sharp-sure and savvy.
Opener and first single, Girls, is a reworking of Ernie K Doe's song of Boots' Summer 2008, and they happily stomp their attitudes all over it until you can't remember it being anyone else's. No Can Do is the super stonking bass-heavy follow-up single, playing to the Sugababes' trademark super-energised big goodbye songs, addressing boyfriends that don't quite come up to scratch. In contrast, You On A Good Day is a confusing Charlie's Angels-type shrugging acceptance of a man whose narcissistic personality disorder is hitting them in the wallet.
The track that most begs repeated listening is Side Chick: a light revved-up reminiscence of Rihanna's Umbrella with beautifully flowing harmonies tripping easily, nicely telling the boy to commit or be gone.
The low point of the album is the plodding Hanging on a Star, with Fergie style chanting and a hook almost completely ripped off from Offspring's Pretty Fly For A White Guy.
The trouble with the Sugababes' sound has always been keeping the balance between blending and preserving individuality, and they've managed it here on the whole. That is, apart from the bonus track, About You Now. It's a sad example of what can happen when you have three soloists outdoing each over a piano to mean it the most - the result sounds like girls at the back of the bus, sounding like the Sugababes, and screaming out for an auto-tune.
If only they had quit with Call A Truce, the most beautiful ballad with opening vocals from Amelle: it's a tired appeal for peace which finally secures her place and puts the ghost of Mutya to rest. --Lucy Davies
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The music is catchy as usual from the sugababes, and I can't get 'hanging on a star' out of my head. Highly recommended.
I thought "Change" was dreadful and I was so happy to hear they had an electro-pop ban when making this album. So what IS here? Well, you have a clutch of lovable party-starters ("Girls", "You On A Good Day", "Hanging On A Star"), some gorgeous ballads ("Sunday Rain", "The Sound of Goodbye") plus some slightly experimental tracks ("Side Chick", "Beware").
Does this sound like the usual SugaTreatment? Well, I should mention one thing: the rawness. The vocals on this album are the Babes' finest so far. All of the voices have matured over the past six albums, and this is probably most noticable on the brilliant "Every Heart Broken".
But is it there best? I do have some problems with it. Being a huge Heidi fan, I was disappointed that she was given notably less to sing then the other girls, especially when she consistantly aced the few lines she WAS given. Also, one thing I love about the Sugababes is how they co-write so many of their own songs, but the writing situation here is worrying: Heidi has one credit, Amelle has two... Keisha has seven!
Overall, a very good album by a talented band. Buy it. But I await a more balanced CD next time.
No Can do - Sounds like the Jackson 5 in places - Good
Hanging on a star - Great funky Song - catchy sing along one
Side Chick - a fab peachy chick song - one of my faves
Unbreakable Heart - Piano intro song - a sure number 1 - great sound
Sunday Rain - Classic Slow Anthem (Jazzy)- I can picture the video
Every Heart Broken - A unwrapped story - gorgeous - a sure hit!
Beware - Dark - stays with you haunting!
Nothing as good as you - lovely
Sound of Goodbye - fab
Can we call a truce - Romantic slowy dance song - Definatley My Favourite
She's like a Star - Very Catchy!!
About you now - I'll always love this song!!!
Side Chick, Can We Call A Truce, Every Heart Broken and You On A Good Day is are the best songs. Read more
fine cds- but!! this one has a more urban motown feel to it. Read more
in the media it was reported that the babes would be turining towards a more hip-hop sound and that... Read more
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