Dangerous And Moving

'Cosmos' calms your fears that this album may not be as perfect as the first single suggests. This album is even better than the first single suggests! 'Cosmos' is a raw, drum packed rock track. It is rock; it's dark and moving and burst into musical flames when the chorus starts. The lyrics are a bit wacky, but that just makes the song more interesting. The russian accents create a James Bond-esque feel. A potential single and future film soundtrack.

'Loves Me Not' grabs you in the first few seconds. Yulia's vocals are sweet and addictive and lure you into the dreamlike sounds of the first verses. But the chorus definitely packs a punch, a huge contrast with the delicate disposition of the verses. Another track which must be a single!

'Friend or Foe' features Sting on bass. It is quite 80s sounding and has definitely been influenced by Stings past work, only with one of the big catchy choruses that are now synonymous with the girls. The guitar solo, performed by the man himself, is the high point of this track.

'Gomenesai' means sorry in Japanese. It is rumoured that this track was made as an apology to Japan after t.A.T.u.'s behaviour during a promotional tour in 2003. However the song is metaphorical in that the lyrics speak about losing a friend and not being able to say you're sorry. The string arrangements are by Richard Carpenter and they are simply magnificent. The girls were very lucky to have such great collaborators because they really bring something special to the album.

The presence of Trevor Horn on 'Craving' is evident. The vocals are perfectly presented and the sound is rich and powerful. However, the lyrics do sound like they are written by one of the Russian cohorts. The intro for the track is perhaps the most unique sounding on the album. The use of wind pipes makes it sound like the opening sequence of a 1960s British film set on the Yorkshire Moors. Or something similar.

One of the things t.A.T.u. do best on this album are the instrumental breakdowns. When 'Craving' hits the two minute mark the music becomes pure heaven, in synth and strings form. This song touches on a new sound for the girls and further demonstrates their musical progression.

'Sacrifice' has a very Sting-esque guitar opening and might fool a few unknowing individuals to think this is the track he worked on. It is similar to 'All About Us' in that it's not quite rock, but it's definately not pop.

'We Shout' is an English version of a Russian track called 'Nichya'. It is an atmospheric ballad with lyrics which seem to hint at the troublesome relationship t.A.T.u. had with their former producer. It is very beautiful sounding with a dark, haunting chorus.

'Perfect Enemy' further builds on the sound from the debut album. It is enigmatic and yearning with its shimmering computer synths and monotone, robotic vocals.

Yes 'Obezyanka Nol' is a Russian track but don't let that put you off. The girls sing with such emotion that you get an understanding of the poetic nature of the Russian words even though you probably don't speak the language. The chorus is especially impressive, Yulia sings with a strength and passion that is completely mesmerising. A definite stand out track.

The title track 'Dangerous & Moving' has a superb opening, which is probably why it features twice on this album, once as the introduction and again in the closing track. 'Dangerous & Moving' is a fast paced, drum packed track in the style of 'Not Gonna Get Us' - it sounds like the musical forum of a rollercoaster. There is the despair and feather light vocals in the verses which plunge into a screeching chorus and later lead to a guitar breakdown which turns the tempo on its head.

These girls are serious about their music and their sound is unrivalled. Ignore your preconceptions and pay no attention to what parts of the media try to tell you. The music here is a one of a kind and you don't want to miss out.