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Track Listings
| 1. Friend To Me |
| 2. I Think They're Thinking - Interlude |
| 3. Lay Down |
| 4. Loved By You |
| 5. How Do You Do |
| 6. I Wanna Have Your Babies |
| 7. Soulmate |
| 8. Who Knows? |
| 9. Say It Again |
| 10. Pirate Bones |
| 11. Backyard |
| 12. Tricky Angel |
| 13. When You Know You Know |
| 14. (No More) What Ifs |
| 15. Not Givin' Up |
| 16. Still Here |
| 17. Smell The Roses |
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Natasha Bedingfield's 2004 debut "Unwritten" is, in short, absoloutley phenomenal. Original, lyrics with a point, and an album to set her apart from the rest of the industry.
But now the year is 2007 and the industry is somewhat different. Now you can't turn around without seeing someone who's new and original. Sadly, this means Natasha may have waited too long in between albums and thus began to lose her place. The No9 debut of "NB", and it's rapid decline down the chart in the weeks that follows, says something. It's unfortunate, but Natasha's music seems to have lost some of its appeal.
Which is a shame, because "NB" does have moments of pure Natasha brilliance - the superior Bedingfield sibling doing what she does best, which is taking what she feels, putting it to paper in genuine lyrics, and accompanying it with a damn catchy tune ("How Do You Do?", "No More What Ifs"). When you hear such moments of magic you are grateful to the woman for keeping her music the way it was. But in some places the magic seems to have faded a bit ("Backyard", "Smell The Roses"), and it seems to be comprised of both killer and filler in equal measure. It's good, no disputing that, but is it as good as "Unwritten"?
The potential singles are packed towards the front end of the album. The first five tracks are all radio-friendly yet different. "Say It Again", which borrows the vocals of Maroon 5's frontman, is arguably the pick of the bunch, but die-hard Natasha fans will love the originality and thought behind "How Do You Do?".
"NB" is ultimatley inferior to "Unwritten". It does grow on you and although you may be initially disappointed, if you give it time you will see the Natasha Bedingfield we know and love. But let's just hope that sales pick up so she gets the opportunity to make a third.
But now the year is 2007 and the industry is somewhat different. Now you can't turn around without seeing someone who's new and original. Sadly, this means Natasha may have waited too long in between albums and thus began to lose her place. The No9 debut of "NB", and it's rapid decline down the chart in the weeks that follows, says something. It's unfortunate, but Natasha's music seems to have lost some of its appeal.
Which is a shame, because "NB" does have moments of pure Natasha brilliance - the superior Bedingfield sibling doing what she does best, which is taking what she feels, putting it to paper in genuine lyrics, and accompanying it with a damn catchy tune ("How Do You Do?", "No More What Ifs"). When you hear such moments of magic you are grateful to the woman for keeping her music the way it was. But in some places the magic seems to have faded a bit ("Backyard", "Smell The Roses"), and it seems to be comprised of both killer and filler in equal measure. It's good, no disputing that, but is it as good as "Unwritten"?
The potential singles are packed towards the front end of the album. The first five tracks are all radio-friendly yet different. "Say It Again", which borrows the vocals of Maroon 5's frontman, is arguably the pick of the bunch, but die-hard Natasha fans will love the originality and thought behind "How Do You Do?".
"NB" is ultimatley inferior to "Unwritten". It does grow on you and although you may be initially disappointed, if you give it time you will see the Natasha Bedingfield we know and love. But let's just hope that sales pick up so she gets the opportunity to make a third.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
There's no doubting that Natasha Bedingfield is an acquired taste. Her first album was great in parts, distinctly average in other. In fact this would tally with most people's opinion of the more agreeable Bedingfield. Some great tracks, some absolute dross.
NB, her second album, doesn't totally eradicate this equation but it is a definite step in the right direction.
Album opener How Do You Do sets a perfect opening tone; it's as lyrically daft as ever and sets off what would appear to be the theme of the album. Women have control over their own love-life destiny. Gone are the days when women had to wait for men to make the first move. All very admirable, but all very hen-night and school playground. What saves it though is that the tune is a catchy one which pretty soon is lodged in your brain. Indeed, we've started off on a high note indeed.
There are others too.
Say It Again nails a perfect pop chorus with such aplomb that I'll be very disappointed if it doesn't top the charts for weeks and will be the one where the audience waves their lighters (and mobile phones) in the air and sings along wholeheartedly at her concerts. Who Knows may be even better; it certainly was the one I found myself singing in the bath after listening to the album.
There are times though when it doesn't quite work. I doubt people will be remembering Eve's appearance here with the fondness reserved for her Gwen Stefani collaborations and Smell The Roses doesn't quite manage to disguise just how dull it is, despite the Aguilera style histrionics and luscious strings floating around in the background.
The sheer list of names that helped with the album (Mike Elizondo, Adam Levine, Diane Warren, Nate Hills, Danielle Brisebois and Pat Leonard to name but a handful) proves that this was never going to be a dull record, and indeed the sense is that it doesn't matter if you like a particular track or not...there's be another one you do like along any minute.
NB, her second album, doesn't totally eradicate this equation but it is a definite step in the right direction.
Album opener How Do You Do sets a perfect opening tone; it's as lyrically daft as ever and sets off what would appear to be the theme of the album. Women have control over their own love-life destiny. Gone are the days when women had to wait for men to make the first move. All very admirable, but all very hen-night and school playground. What saves it though is that the tune is a catchy one which pretty soon is lodged in your brain. Indeed, we've started off on a high note indeed.
There are others too.
Say It Again nails a perfect pop chorus with such aplomb that I'll be very disappointed if it doesn't top the charts for weeks and will be the one where the audience waves their lighters (and mobile phones) in the air and sings along wholeheartedly at her concerts. Who Knows may be even better; it certainly was the one I found myself singing in the bath after listening to the album.
There are times though when it doesn't quite work. I doubt people will be remembering Eve's appearance here with the fondness reserved for her Gwen Stefani collaborations and Smell The Roses doesn't quite manage to disguise just how dull it is, despite the Aguilera style histrionics and luscious strings floating around in the background.
The sheer list of names that helped with the album (Mike Elizondo, Adam Levine, Diane Warren, Nate Hills, Danielle Brisebois and Pat Leonard to name but a handful) proves that this was never going to be a dull record, and indeed the sense is that it doesn't matter if you like a particular track or not...there's be another one you do like along any minute.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
First of all I'll get my rant over; I bought this on iTunes and on two of the songs "When You Know You Know" and the bonus track "Loved By You" it seems as if the track ends before it's quite finished.
As two of my favourite songs, I find it quite irritating. Maybe it's just me!
However, onto the album. I can't help but compare it to it's predecessor "Unwritten" which I instantly fell in love with. The formula is still the same on "NB"; the lyrics still quirky, great melodies, her voice still amazing BUT I just don't love it, on the whole, as I did with her original album.
That doesn't mean to say it isn't a good album. It is. It's just not great (I'm living in hope it'll be a grower like Christina Aguilera's "Back To Basics"). Higlights include "STILL HERE" which is eaily the best song on the album. Think "Wild Horses" on "Unwritten", only better. It brought a tear to my eyes when I first heard it. "WHEN YOU KNOW YOU KNOW" is a soulful little number that pays homage to her year or so in La La Land. Then, of course, there's the quirky comeback single "I WANNA HAVE YOUR BABIES". When I first heard this song, I hated it, but like most things Natasha does, it's very infectious and it pops into your head (and heart!) when you least expect it. "LOVED BY YOU" which I believe is a hidden track on the CD version, is ace. It's very sentimental, and soppy but please don't let that put you off.
After listening to the album several times, I don't actively dislike any of the songs; I'm just not crazy about them all.
Natasha does British pop at it's best, and there are some fabulous songs on it.
So, go buy.
As two of my favourite songs, I find it quite irritating. Maybe it's just me!
However, onto the album. I can't help but compare it to it's predecessor "Unwritten" which I instantly fell in love with. The formula is still the same on "NB"; the lyrics still quirky, great melodies, her voice still amazing BUT I just don't love it, on the whole, as I did with her original album.
That doesn't mean to say it isn't a good album. It is. It's just not great (I'm living in hope it'll be a grower like Christina Aguilera's "Back To Basics"). Higlights include "STILL HERE" which is eaily the best song on the album. Think "Wild Horses" on "Unwritten", only better. It brought a tear to my eyes when I first heard it. "WHEN YOU KNOW YOU KNOW" is a soulful little number that pays homage to her year or so in La La Land. Then, of course, there's the quirky comeback single "I WANNA HAVE YOUR BABIES". When I first heard this song, I hated it, but like most things Natasha does, it's very infectious and it pops into your head (and heart!) when you least expect it. "LOVED BY YOU" which I believe is a hidden track on the CD version, is ace. It's very sentimental, and soppy but please don't let that put you off.
After listening to the album several times, I don't actively dislike any of the songs; I'm just not crazy about them all.
Natasha does British pop at it's best, and there are some fabulous songs on it.
So, go buy.
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Purchased as a replacement
Great, came in good condition. But now the disc is missing. That is my second one lost now.
Published on 7 May 2010 by Ms Boo
I got it coz my friend had it...
Pretty rubbish reason really. It is not as good as her first CD. It is a bit disappointing really.
Published on 27 Feb 2009 by Nom de plume
Great album from Ms Bedingfield.
This is natasha's second studio album. Great tunes such as 'Soulmate' (arguably the best song on the album) pepper this great album. Ms Bedingfield has done it again.
Published on 28 Sep 2007 by Bj Lucas
Grower
It does take a few listens to get the full impact of this album.
1)How Do You Do- It's not so much a song but an introduction to the album. Read more
1)How Do You Do- It's not so much a song but an introduction to the album. Read more
Published on 13 July 2007 by N. Saunders
Disappointing....
Was sadly disappointed with this album. Ordinarily I love Natasha's style, she stands out from many of the main stream artists as unique and after hearing the first two releases,... Read more
Published on 13 July 2007 by MissV
Simply Excellent ! ! !
Fantastic second albumn of an up and coming superstar. I just love each and every track. The albumn was written as a reflection of the different phases in Natashas life and clearly... Read more
Published on 9 July 2007 by Gizmo
Pop Wallpaper
There is no reason on earth for Natasha B to exist. SAve your money - in 6 months time you will be able to buy this on Amazon for 0.01 pence. Utter unoriginal drivel!
Published on 7 July 2007 by Iain P. Wishart
I was so picky picky.....
I have to admit that I approached this album with some trepidation, having loved Bedingfield's 2004 debut album Unwritten, which introduced us to her feisty & energetic style, and... Read more
Published on 18 Jun 2007 by Mark R. Bannister
Love this album!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love this album, it takes a few listens to get into the album (it took me 2 listens)but it really is a fantastic album, its so much better than unwritten (which i found... Read more
Published on 31 May 2007 by Joe
Brilliant difficult second album
Brilliant. 'I want to have your babies' was the first single, and I find gets even better on repeated hearings. The song 'soulmate' is sublime, my favourite from both her albums. . Read more
Published on 15 May 2007 by Keith Douglas
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