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59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A beautiful debut from a beautiful girl!, 14 May 2003
It was obvious what everyone was going to say - oh no, here we go again, yet another pop wannabe taking advantage of the exposure she's got from an Australian soap! Well, before you judge this gorgeous Ozzie, take a moment to look at the facts: 1. she was a pop star in Australia LONG BEFORE the casting team at Neighbours got their grubby little mitts on her, and 2. she has an absolutely incredible voice, and a real talent for songwriting!With her debut album "Innocent Eyes", Delta Goodrem has succeeded in proving that she is a real force to be reckoned with in the music world. Nowhere near as poppy as Kylie but every bit as catchy, Delta has chosen the same route as Natalie Imbruglia, only slightly more mellow and piano-focused. Here is a run-down on the 14 tracks: 1. Born To Try (9/10): The debut single that also featured heavily in the Neighbours storyline. A well-executed piano-driven ballad about the trials and tribulations of life. The great orchestration and pleasant melody set the tone perfectly for the rest of the album (although I'm not too sure about the screeching high note towards the end!) 2. Innocent Eyes (10/10): Arguably, the best song on the album! Piano plays a more prominent roll on this half rock/half folk stormer - I find it impossible to stop myself from singing or humming along to the "da da da da da da" bit in the chorus. 3. Not Me Not I (9/10): I love the piano hook in this one - quite angry and menacing, yet also vulnerable - perfectly matching Delta's widely coloured vocals. The acoustic guitar and strings give this a well-rounded feel. 4. Throw It Away (8/10): Now this quite a unique track, completely different from the previous 3. Sounds more like the kind of tunes of Natalie Imbruglia would come out with, and that's not a bad thing! The piano stands aside for a slow, stomping beat and acoustic & electric guitars. 5. Lost Without You (8.5/10): The 2nd single is a real grower. There is real depth to the arrangement of this one - just when you think the chorus over, a great "question & answer" passage kicks in, with Delta integrating beautifully with the backing singers. A great melody! 6. Predictable (10/10): Ties with "Innocent Eyes" for best track on the album! This track has so many different moods - from the dark and menacing piano intro, to the rather eerie piano accompaniment to the verse, right into the angry chorus filled with power chords and a vocal line delivered with real venom! Play it very loud!!! 7. Butterfly (8/10): The best way I can describe this song is the kind of tune the Appleton sisters would do! Quite an uplifting melody and arrangement - I can imagine listening to this song on a rainy day to cheer me up! 8. In My Own Time (6/10): I can't make up my mind about this one. Delta seems to be wandering dangerously close to modern country territory here, which isn't really a bad thing, but I think she overdoes the singing in this one - too many leaps and runs for my liking! The melody is okay, but it doesn't seem to go very far! 9. My Big Mistake (8/10): This is much more like it! A nice summery pop tune - this is the kind of song that Savage Garden did so well (and Darren Hayes still does well occasionally). The chorus is particularly catchy, and I just love that piano hook! 10. This Is Not Me (6.5/10): Another track that doesn't seem to go very far. I can appreciate it melodically, with the piano perfectly backing the vocals again, but I just don't think it's as catchy as a lot of the other tracks here. Having said that, the string interlude is quite cool - if only Delta didn't "waaaaaaaaaaaaaa" and "heeeeeeeeeeee-ooooooooh" over it!!! 11. Running Away (8/10): Quirky! That's the word that comes to mind when I hear this track. I particularly like the way the electric guitar mirrors Delta in the chorus, and the build-up to the chorus is great for bopping your head to! 12. A Year Ago Today (9/10): A beautiful, slow ballad that sounds more and more like "I'll Be There" by Michael Jackson everytime I hear it! I can imagine this as the big epic theme to one of those weepy movies starring Julia Roberts! 13. Longer (8/10): Another nice Natalie Imbruglia-style track (I reckon this is "Torn" part 2!). Not a lot else I can say! 14. Will You Fall For Me (8/10): The moment you've all been waiting for - just Delta and her trusty piano (with a little help from some strings)! A very nice tune lyrically as well as melodically, and the sparse accompaniment really gives Delta the opportunity to go at her own pace and exercise those amazing vocals! A very fitting end to a great musical journey! If you liked "Born To Try", then you will love this album. If this is anything to go by, Delta could prove to be one of the big artists of 2003!
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