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Change is certainly something the Sugababes are familiar with. The girl group, famed for their squad rotation policy, have regularly shifted musical tack in the nine years since their formation and it's served them well. In 2006's Overload, they possess one of the more abundant and rewarding greatest hits compilations of recent times. But it was time to change again.
The focus, of course, is the studio album debut of Amelle Berrabah. Berrabah was passed the poisoned chalice previously belonging to Mutya Buena and has been given nowhere to hide.
'About You Now' fires a fierce opening shot. The work of Kelly Clarkson looms in the background on a track that Berrabah opens and dominates. It's one of their strongest tunes to date, and no surprise that it's responsible for producer Cathy Dennis' sixth UK number one.
Followed by the disco friendly 'Never Gonna Dance Again', it immediately feels like the girls have struck gold again. More nuggets follow in the shape of the sassy Girls Aloud-alike 'My Love Is Pink' and the ridiculously titled but ridiculously catchy "3 Spoons Of Suga" - with a simple rocky edge that gives the rich textured voices of Amelle and the sole surviving original member Keisha Buchanan plenty of room in which to excel.
Yet the variety of the tracks proves the album's undoing. The reggae tilted "Back Down" makes a tired plea for men to satisfy any number of criteria; 'Denial' stumbles awkwardly amidst a hook pilfered from Gossip's 'Standing In The Way Of Control' and the slower-paced 'Change' and 'Mended By You' only flirt with credibility thanks to the girls' irrepressible and watertight harmonies, lead admirably by Berrabah.
Every track possesses classic Sugababe appeal, but it never quite makes the sum of its parts. In a slickly sweet product, the dirt of 'Freak Like Me' and the everlasting resonance of 'Overload' are missing. While the group do justice to tracks that would now prove a bridge too far for the likes of All Saints, Girls Aloud and Spice Girls, this latest change is going to take time to work through. --Tom Young
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SUGABABES Change (2007 UK 12-track CD album - The most successful female act of the century [British Hit singles and albums] have returned with their 5th studio album; including the single About You Now which recorded with Dr Luke [Kelis Pink Missy Elliott] marks a distinct new sound for the band whilst effortlessly preserving that unique Sugababes flavour)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I must say that on first impressions, i was not overwhelmed by a lot of these tracks but as i've played and played the album, i must say each track has something special. Lead single About You Now, already a no.1 Single hits you with the chorus which sticks in your head as soon as you hear it. One of the catchiest songs of the year. Never Gonna Dance Again, a favorite of mine, is one of their best songs. Heartache on the dance floor backed with a mid tempo groove, sees Keisha singing some of her best vocals and the song is full of beauty. Denial is another favorite on the album with catchy harmonies and a fantastic beat, i defy you to not turn this up as load as possible and dance around to it. Same goes for My Love Is Pink, the dance track of the album is a great effort and would do well as a single. Change, the next single is one of their best ballads and is beautifully written with an anthemic rocky chorus. Back when, a sweet mid tempo ballad written by Dallas Austin is again full of great harmonies whilst the girls sing about a a past relationship. Surprise has a similar beat to About You Now and has a fantastic middle 8 by Heidi. Back Down again is a grower and sees the girls singing with the attitude that they're renowned for. Mended By You is a lovely ballad, again with great vocal harmonies by the girls. 3 Spoons Of Suga is another dancey number with a soulful feel to it. Open the door is instantly catchy and will have you humming long, whilst closer Undignified is a simple mid tempo ballad with some great lyrics about being stuck in a failing relationship, hoping that the other will change. All in all it's more mature, but hey we all grow up! A great effort that should see the girls ahead of their game for a long while yet and Amelle fits in perfectly. Recommended.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
It's really frustrating reading anybody that negatively reviews this album based on it's apparent "lack of depth". The Sugababes are a pop group. They make pop music. It doesn't need to involve a great depth!
This album is fantastic. I've always been a fan of the Sugababes, but i've never bought one of their albums until I heard 'About You Now' and thought it was amazing and so I bought 'Change' first day it hit shelves and I was overwhelemd.
'Denial', 'Suprise' and 'Never Gonna Dance Again' are probably my favourite tracks on the album and very possible single releases, as is 'Change' although it would be hard for me to label any of the tracks a "weak" effort.
Am I the only one who hears a little 'Freak Like Me' in 'Back Down'? Listen. You'll see.
This album is fantastic. I've always been a fan of the Sugababes, but i've never bought one of their albums until I heard 'About You Now' and thought it was amazing and so I bought 'Change' first day it hit shelves and I was overwhelemd.
'Denial', 'Suprise' and 'Never Gonna Dance Again' are probably my favourite tracks on the album and very possible single releases, as is 'Change' although it would be hard for me to label any of the tracks a "weak" effort.
Am I the only one who hears a little 'Freak Like Me' in 'Back Down'? Listen. You'll see.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
i wasnt sure whether i would really like this album as ive never been a big fan of the Sugababes but i loved there new single About you Now and cant stop playing it, i also like Never Gonna Dance Again and Love is Pink which are really upbeat pop/dance songs. an all round good buy! 5 stars
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OH GIRLS!!!!
I REALLY LIKE THE GIRLS,BUT I'M GETTING A BIT BORED WITH THIS MANUFACTURED SOUND, HAVE THEY LOST INTEREST??? A FEW GOOD TRACKS BUT NOT THE SAME LISTENABILTY AS PREVIOUS ALBUMS!!! Read more
Published on 25 Oct 2009 by Mr. P. Williams
mel
I think they are brilliant. MY very favourite track is about you now .The reasion why I like them is because I have lisend to the CD a lot of times . Read more
Published on 26 July 2009
still amazing! :P
ok we were all shocked and dissapointed when mutya left the group but she has her own amazing solo album out and sugababes have a new girl . . amelle. Read more
Published on 12 Feb 2009 by FUTURESTARdelux
Change
I have to say that this is probably the best so far from the sugababes. The songs are catchy and great to sing along to, and they're great in the car too.
Top album.
Top album.
Published on 26 Jan 2009 by Sarah
One of their best albums
This album is wicked,when i listened to it for the first i was hooked,here is a review of each track:
About you know-10/10 This song is wicked and very catchy,it stayed... Read more
About you know-10/10 This song is wicked and very catchy,it stayed... Read more
Published on 9 Nov 2008 by C. Cox
Catchiest album I have heard in a long time
Well I didn't buy this album as soon as it come out but I have been missing out! I really liked the singles About You Now and Change but I think there were definitely better tracks... Read more
Published on 4 Oct 2008 by Butterfly
great stuff
I know im a bit late at getting this cd..but finally have it.
fantastic cd , no real duds here. they show that they wipe the floor with the other female groups out there. Read more
fantastic cd , no real duds here. they show that they wipe the floor with the other female groups out there. Read more
Published on 28 Aug 2008 by R. Storer
Great!
I have all the Sugababes cd's.
This one is the best yet. Much more of a mature edge than One Touch, Angels With Dirty Faces and Three. Read more
This one is the best yet. Much more of a mature edge than One Touch, Angels With Dirty Faces and Three. Read more
Published on 11 Jun 2008 by Alice Dempsey
Brilliant!
Since I was young i have loved sugababes.When i got 'Change' I was excited and when i listened to it i wasn't disappointed. Read more
Published on 13 May 2008 by K. M. North
Album of the Year - fantastic!!
This is the fifth album of the Sugababes and this is just as good as the rest. Many of the songs are very good. Read more
Published on 6 April 2008 by DK.
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