- Audio CD (18 Oct 2000)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Format: Import
- Label: Pid
- ASIN: B000051XPZ
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | Mini-Disc | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 584,100 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Billie's not the sweet and innocent pop starlet she once was, becau se Billie's learnt to be sexy. More than just adding Piper to her name, her complete pop overhaul means that the sugary sweet melodies, cutesy vocals and songs about playing music loud because she wants to and asking boys if they have a girlfriend are all gone. Instead, her second album is awash with sophisticated tunes, slickly stylised production and seductive vocals--even on the girlie "Ring My Bell", the beats are sexy, the groove is sultry and every word is breathlessly moaned. Her second album was always going to be more grown up. For starters, Billie's not fifteen anymore, but with Britney fever gripping the planet almost as soon as Billie had put out first single, this transformation was essential if she was going survive as a popstar. And as transformations go, the pneumatic pop and R&B tinge of singles "Day And Night" and "Something Deep Inside", and the All Saints-styled "Run That By Me" make this a pretty spectacular one, putting her up there with Britney Spears, while keeping a UK edge that ensures she's still a little bit Billie. --Dan Gennoe
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This is definitely the best album from Billie. Let's rate the tracks:
1. Day & Night - Billie's 5th single, reached #1. A brilliant dance song, you've gotta love it! So this is where Britney Spears got her sound from ... 5/5
2. Something Deep Inside - Billie's 6th single, reached #4. Despite the lyrics sounding rude, it's a great song which will stay in your head. 4/5
3. Walk of Life - Billie's final single, reached #24. A brilliant song, deserves way more than #24! 4.5/5
4. Safe With Me - A sweet, slow song which is catchy at the same time. 3/5
5. Bring It On - Trust me, don't listen to this song too much. Not Billie's best. 1/5
6. Ring My Bell - An amazing song, shows Billie's pure maturity. 5/5
7. The Tide Is High - A lovely cover of Blondie's hit, much better than Atomic Kitten's version. 4/5
8. Run That By Me - Trust me, this song will be getting you singing it for days. Brilliant. 5/5
9. Promises - A sweet, ballet-dancing song. Not bad. 3.5/5
10. Because of You - An AMAZING Billie song, should have been a single! 5/5
11. What Game Is This? - Not bad, could be improved. 3/5
12. Misfocusing - A soft song, good for the ear. 4/5
This album is worth buying, so buy it!
1. Day & Night - Billie's 5th single, reached #1. A brilliant dance song, you've gotta love it! So this is where Britney Spears got her sound from ... 5/5
2. Something Deep Inside - Billie's 6th single, reached #4. Despite the lyrics sounding rude, it's a great song which will stay in your head. 4/5
3. Walk of Life - Billie's final single, reached #24. A brilliant song, deserves way more than #24! 4.5/5
4. Safe With Me - A sweet, slow song which is catchy at the same time. 3/5
5. Bring It On - Trust me, don't listen to this song too much. Not Billie's best. 1/5
6. Ring My Bell - An amazing song, shows Billie's pure maturity. 5/5
7. The Tide Is High - A lovely cover of Blondie's hit, much better than Atomic Kitten's version. 4/5
8. Run That By Me - Trust me, this song will be getting you singing it for days. Brilliant. 5/5
9. Promises - A sweet, ballet-dancing song. Not bad. 3.5/5
10. Because of You - An AMAZING Billie song, should have been a single! 5/5
11. What Game Is This? - Not bad, could be improved. 3/5
12. Misfocusing - A soft song, good for the ear. 4/5
This album is worth buying, so buy it!
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album contains the rockin uptempo number one smash "Day and night" and the r n b influenced "something deep inside", which was also a high charter at number 4! -unfortunatly the "portraid as hippiesh" walk of life eneterd at an undeserving number 24! The album overall is a fantastic album and her vocals have came down the line alot since her first effort "Honey to the bee", this album has most kinds of songs you need although there is only one song that almost resembles a ballad, but thats alright cos ballads can sometimes be a waist of space!Theres a heavy willa ford influence On the pop track"ring my bell"and a great r n b influenc on"Bring it on" theres very mellow rock tracks like "what game is this",and "run that by me" and of course theres the sweet pop album fillers like " promises", one of the best songs, besides the ones released and perhaps every track on the album,is "The tide is high" It sounds strangely familiar, I think it samples an old song! the one downer is the track " Because of you" -There is one simple way this track could be fixed...speed it up!..It sounds like a disco song in slow motion, and I dont think that was the desired affect that producers wanted!
All in all, the best teen pop effort Ive got on my shelf, Ill buy other c.ds, but I always come back to this one!, Its ashame it didnt do better in the charts!...it should of done!...she should release more songs off this album -theres loads of songs that could be hits!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Billies first album was great, but this ones something else. Yes it's pop but with Billies new unique sound, every album has it's low points but I can find none here, every track is arranged brilliantly, from a two meaningful slowies, to uptempo guitar of the title track, to hip swinging energy of Because of you. If you hated Day and night be suprised beacause the rest of the album is a much more deeper rhymic, R'n'B dance with you can still groove to. Despite other opinions there is now Britney spears wannabe here. I just wish people would take more notice of this album it may have got in to the top twenty but hasn't got anywhere near the recognistion it deserves. Sadly this stalker buisseness has taken Billie away from her promotion, so lets hope Walk of lifes no.25 hit, isn't a sign of things to come. She's a brilliant artist and this album has a lot to show, the different producers have given it a mixed, a fresh,dancey sound. If you hated her before at least give her a second chance you'll be astonished!!
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Terrific album
When I heard three consecutive singles by Billie that I liked, I decided to buy the album. I have not regretted the decision because most of the songs on this album are really... Read more
Published on 8 April 2001 by Sam (ScorpioStar84@aol.com)
It's okay
Billie Piper and Billie seem to be two different people. Who would have thought after 'Because we want to' that she would release a song like 'Something Deep Inside'? Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2001
Great CD for anyone!!!
Billie Piper's sophmore album, Walk of Life, proves to the world that she isn't just a one hit wonder. Read more
Published on 13 Jan 2001
Billie's All Grown Up
Now known as Billie Piper on her record labels, Billie Piper has shown she has grown up in the short time she left the music world. Read more
Published on 7 Jan 2001
Perfect follow-up to "Honey To The B"
Billie Piper's 2nd album was released 2 months ago. Called "Walk Of Life", as her brand new single, it is a brilliant mix of dynamic pop and more mature songs, and shows... Read more
Published on 10 Dec 2000
Fantastic
This album is a real improvement over the 1st. It's so much better with a more RnB feel to it. By far the most impressive song is Walk Of Life with earlier singles... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2000
A superb selection of songs from the teenage wonder Billie.
When I first heard this album I was expecting something completely different. Not many words can describe as it something unexpected from the 18yr old star. Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2000
this will be number one
billie is the best this will have day and night on it and something deep in side billie had had 3 number ones . Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2000
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